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Marshall University
Collegiate Recovery Peer Support Specialist
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What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$53,842 / year median in West Virginia
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Banner Position Number:
R10884Department:
Center of Excellence for Recovery - RC1524 Job Description- Facilitate recovery oriented group and individual supportive intervention services with students and community members (as approved by direct supervisor);
- Conduct outreach visits to an assigned area;
- Provide outreach and early intervention to individuals in the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of change as well as those experiencing symptoms of a recurrence of symptoms;
- Plan, Promote & Host training events and informational sessions related to the recovery program;
- Deliver remarks and speak to the public to combat stigma;
- Assist individuals in crisis situations involving social, emotional, health and other problems
- Work on college campuses and with faculty, staff and administration to develop support for students;
- Link students with support groups, treatment programs and other community resources;
- Build and maintain partnerships across campus and communities;
- Act as an liaison between students, campuses, communities and service organizations;
- Report to the supervisor and project coordinator.
- Assist with the implementation of project activities to ensure that the program goals, objectives, activities are met at specified stages in timeline;
- Participate in trainings and the certification process; Adhere to the code of ethics for PRSS at all times;
- Participate in weekly conference calls to report on progress;
- Collect recovery capital assessments and develop recovery treatment plans;
- Collect and submit required data, prepare written reports and other administrative tasks as required;
- Assist individuals served with setting goals, creating and monitoring individualized change/recovery plans and working toward developing skills to attain and sustain recovery;
- Complete reports, paperwork and time sheets;
- Gain a working knowledge of center policies, procedures and regulations and the center's service delivery model;
- Represent the school and the network in a positive manner including maintaining a positive attitude and performing duties in a manner in accordance with the higher education institution's missions, codes of conduct and ethical practices.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
- There is a 6 month probationary period with this position
- Successful candidate may be in a mentoring position of student workers