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Program Coordinator - Peer Support Services

Provide leadership, operational oversight, and direct the coordination and delivery of Peer Support Services. This position offers a blend of leadership, supervisory responsibilities, direct service, and is a vital part of expanding and integrating peer support services throughout the organization. Peer Support Services offer intervention and support to clients that is informed by both lived experience and specialized training. The work incorporates and reflects the principles and tasks of Intentional Peer Support.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor systems and procedures to ensure effective delivery of service
• Recruit, train and supervise staff and interns
• Budget oversight in collaboration with leaders and/or funders
• Complete administrative tasks including client documentation, incident reporting, auditing, performance evaluations, quarterly reports, community referrals, etc.
• Liaison to community partners; provide training and education; participation on internal or external committees or teams
• Direct service with clients as needed
• Rotation in on call supervisor coverage and shift coverage is expected as needed

Requirements:

• Lived/living experience of life interrupting trauma, mental health challenges or substance misuse
• Combination of related education and experience; bachelor's degree preferred
• Three years' relevant experience
• Supervisory and management experience
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Full Time
• Exempt
• Starting at $63,880
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy, for both internal and external applicants.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy