Young Adult Regional Peer Recovery Specialist - MyPiR

Job Description We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Join this statewide movement and make a difference in the lives of young adults today! The Young Adult Recovery Support Specialist uses their own lived experience of recovery and healing to inspire hope and help peers achieve their personal goals by promoting self‑determination, personal responsibility, and young adult empowerment. Responsibilities Use your recovery experience to help other young people. Provide young people a voice in their communities. Plan recovery activities that bring young people together. Run young people peer support groups. Provide education and support to young people. Be part of a team of recovery specialists who support one another. Organize and participate in community recovery events in your area. Help other young people find their recovery pathway. Be part of a statewide group of young people who are proud to be in recovery. Driving is required. Schedule Part Time; 16‑20 hours per week Requirements Lived experience with sustained recovery. Experience working with the young adult population, their developmental needs, feelings, physical characteristics, emotional challenges young adults experience in early recovery from SUD. Knowledge of available recovery resources in local Massachusetts communities. Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance. Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by the program. Equal Opportunity Employment Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Contact Information View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Salary $22.00 – $23.33 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Bay State Community Services, Inc.