Current Position Openings - PT All One Recovery Education Institute (AREI) Certified Recovery Specialist (Grant Funded Position)

Position Title: PT All One Recovery Education Institute (AREI) Certified Recovery Specialist (Grant Funded Position) Position Classification: Part-Time Administration Minimum Position Qualifications: Education - Associates Degree in Human Services or related field; valid Certified Recovery Specialist certification through the Pennsylvania Certification Board. Experience - One (1) year experience providing direct service to students and/or clients in education or social service setting; experience working with individuals in recovery preferred. Skills - Self-identified person in recovery; work independently in community settings and collaboratively as a member of a team; possess knowledge of community resources and willing to learn about and seek out community resources to assist peers and excellent oral and written communication skills. Position Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Director, All One Recovery Education Institute help recruit, identify qualified participants, enroll and support students through networking with campus personnel and community agencies and institutions on and off campus; facilitate small group interaction; act as a role model to students striving for recovery by inspiring hope, share life experiences and lessons learned as a person in recovery; model and mentor the recovery process and demonstrate life skills and coping skills key to a recovery lifestyle; provide one-on-one support and assist in developing, implementing, and supporting individualized recovery plans; facilitate groups to nurture a peer-support culture; assist and communicate through collaboration with appropriate internal staff; assist in the "readiness" and onboarding process of students who are new to accessing and engaging in educational services; compile and organize a comprehensive resource guide that outlines institutional and community services available; establish rapport and contacts within these agencies for referral, and collaborations; assist AREI participants access these identified resources; sustain an alumnae group and support network; support the implementation and coordinator of administrative duties such as data gathering, performance tracking, preparing and scheduling of activities, and implementation of supportive services. Assist with delivery of recovery training and workshops as needed. Assist in identifying and applying for recovery-related grants.Perform other related duties as assigned. Entry Salary: $22.96/hour Standard Work Week: 25 Hours Apply End Date: September 18, 2022.

Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Kim Hogan, Dean of Human Resources, at 800-377-5222 extension 7363. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.

Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.