Peer Recovery Mentor - STA

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Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country . With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!Location

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Position will be based on our Kennesaw campus located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

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. Continued employment is contingent upon availability of grant funding for this position. Responsibilities 1. -
Provide peer support to an assigned cohort of students in recovery from opioid use, substance misuse and addictive behaviors

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Present peer education curriculum, naloxone training to prevent opioid and substance misuse, and relapse

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Assists recovery program coord respond to student inquiries & connect students w/appropriate personnel regarding issues (financial aid/personal concerns/housing/development of study skills preventing students from succeeding in college

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Provide peer supports regarding personal, academic, and social sober needs, such as self-awareness, life skills, goal-setting, on campus living and sober events.

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Support the development of marketing materials to promote addiction and recovery programs on campus and on various social media platforms

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Assists in tracking and analyzing key metrics to assess the impact of program

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Maintain timely and complete records of student cohort in electronic records

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Provide administrative support for fundraising and volunteer coordination

Required QualificationsEducational 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 QualificationsPreferred 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
Previous work experience in a university setting preferred
Intermediate experience with social media platforms including Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIES
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

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8. 2. 18. 1. 2 and can be found on-line at / usg. edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8. 2. 18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6. 5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at / usg. edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

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