Recovery Program Coordinator

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Recovery Program Coordinator at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

As a unit of the Health and Wellness Division, Wayne State University’s Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) mission is to create a recovery supportive community through student engagement, advocacy, and education. The Program Coordinator, supervised by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Director, will develop, and grow efforts related to students in recovery from substance use disorders and behavioral addictions at Wayne State University. This role is responsible for program launch, daily operations, program assessment and maintenance.

Create and expand a campus-wide infrastructure to empower recovering students which supports the CRP strategic plans, goals, and vision.
Provide support and relapse prevention initiatives, implement innovative programs using a holistic approach to support the CRP students’ personal development.
Collaborate with Health and Wellness departments and others on campus for outreach presentations on SUD and recovery issues (e.g., Opioid Overdose Response/Narcan and Recovery Ally Training, Mental Health Awareness Week).

Develop and conduct institutional workshops and educational opportunities for students.
Monitor student compliance with all CRP policies and procedures.
Develop and provide orientation for students entering the program.
Hire, train, and supervise CRP student interns/workers/volunteers.

Manage the day-to-day operations. Oversee office space, respond to all emails, phone, and walk in correspondence from students and other campus or community members
Review and assess program need and recommend changes to support the CRP services. Conduct program assessment of CRP programming efforts.

Provide monthly and annual reports to the Director.
Work with the Director to assure the anonymity of all students in research/evaluation activities.
Conduct cost benefit analysis to support the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the program. Manage the program budget.

Review and assess program need and recommend changes to support the CRP services. Conduct program assessment of CRP programming efforts.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education   Bachelor's degree
Bachelor’s degree in a mental health-related discipline (counseling, social work, or psychology)
Prefer Graduate degree.
Certified in Recovery Coaching

Experience   Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
At least two years of experience working with adolescents and young adults in recovery.
Knowledge of recovery science and evidence-based practices that support sustainable recovery.
Familiar with the University System and Higher Education.
Some teaching experience.
Experience developing infrastructures to meet strategic goals and creating initiatives to reach student goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of addition, recovery and relapse prevention theories and practice.
Familiar with the 12-step and/or other recovery programs.
Experience with grant writing and award evaluation
Interpersonal skills:  ability to manage pressure situations including dealing with sensitive and confidential human relations situation, delays, or unexpected events.  Ability to navigate challenging conversations and conflict-resolution Ability to build cooperative, effective relationships and facilitate communication and understanding among professionals. Experience infusing diversity, equity and inclusion with programming and supporting diverse students (LGBTQ, First-Generation, Veteran, and other marginalized populations).
Communication skills: written and verbal skills, ability to communicate information to and with administration, faculty, colleagues, and external customers.
Problem solving skills: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Synthesizes diverse information.
Financial skills:  Monitor expenditures, prepare financial reports and statement of financial position. A basic understanding of data analysis and program evaluation.
Teaching skills: Experience developing and presenting programs both locally, regionally, and nationally.
Planning/Organizational skills:  Prioritizes and plans work activities; adapts to changing conditions. Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.

H15 - College of Nursing

H9202 - Counseling Services

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

Normal office environment. Some weekend and evening hours

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.