Peer Recovery Mentor

Job Summary

Peer-based recovery mentor assists individuals in working toward sustainable recovery in a collegiate environment. Provide peer mentoring and recovery support to students in recovery from opioid use disorders, substance use and other addictive disorders. Assist Addiction and Recovery Program Coordinators with administrative tasks, coordination, project management and education programs. Provide administrative support in marketing and social media campaigns for Opioid use education and prevention at Kennesaw State University. Act as liaison and peer mentor for recovery education and support to students seeking recovery. Support students in recovery and those seeking recovery.

This position is considered limited-term staff since it utilizes contingent funding which is currently secured through June 30, 2026. Employment thereafter will be conditional based on continued availability of funding.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide peer support to an assigned cohort of students in recovery from opioid use, substance misuse and addictive behaviors
2. Present peer education curriculum, naloxone training to prevent opioid and substance misuse, and relapse
3. Assist collegiate recovery program coordinator responding to student inquiries and connect students with appropriate personnel regarding issues such as financial aid, personal concerns, housing challenges, development of study skills that might otherwise prevent students from succeeding in college
4. Provide peer supports regarding personal, academic, and social sober needs, such as self-awareness, life skills, goal setting, on campus living and sober events.
5. Support the development of marketing materials to promote addiction and recovery programs on campus and on various social media platforms
6. Assists in tracking and analyzing key metrics to assess the impact of program
7. Maintain timely and complete records of student cohort in electronic records
8. Provide administrative support for fundraising and volunteer coordination

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Psychology, Public Health, Health Education, Communications/Public Relations or related field

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid unrestricted drivers' license
CARES (Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist) Prevention Specialist-Addictive Disease or eligible within three (3) months of employment

Required Experience
One (1) year of addiction/recovery experience in a higher education setting or-related field including internship, student assistantship and/or graduate assistantship experienceLived experience in recovery, evidence of recovery quality and experience with sponsorship or mentorship

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in psychology, public health, health education, communications/public relations or related field

Preferred Experience
Two (2) years related work experience in a university setting preferred
Intermediate experience with social media platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range for this position is $16.40 to $20.53 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPPA requirements
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of addiction, recovery and continuum of care for substance use disorders
Knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance abuse use and other addictive disorders

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette