Peer Recovery Specialist-Outreach Coordinator Anchor Teen Center $2,000 retention bonus
Department : TPC-Anchor Teen Recovery Site.
Location : Providence, RI
Job Summary :
The Providence Center Anchor Peer Recovery Support Specialist / Outreach Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering meaningful connections with teens and the wider community to support the mission of the Jim Gillen Anchor Teen Center. This position is responsible for increasing youth participation at the center by engaging with local schools, community organizations, service providers, and families.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Act as a positive, relatable peer mentor for teens navigating recovery, wellness, or personal challenges.
- Facilitate group discussions, workshops, and peer-led activities that foster self-expression, connection, and growth.
- Build trust and rapport with teens to encourage consistent participation in programming.
- Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, social service agencies, mental health and recovery providers, youth groups, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and implement outreach strategies to raise awareness of the teen center and its services.
- Represent the Jim Gillen Anchor Teen Centers at community events, meetings, and school functions to promote engagement and referrals.
- Design and distribute outreach materials in collaboration with the communications / marketing team.
- Track and analyze outreach efforts and participation data to inform growth strategies.
Requirements :
Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.Previous experience working in teen or recovery-focused settings.Proven experience in outreach, youth engagement, peer support, or community organizing.Advocacy experience is a plus.Lived experience with recovery, mental health challenges, or related youth services strongly preferred.Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW), or willingness to obtain certification within one year of hire.EEOC Statement :
Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Americans with Disability Act Statement :
External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
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