Volunteer Coordinator | Hope for Holyoke

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

 Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)


• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance


• Paid vacations


• Paid holidays


• 8 discretionary days


• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary: 

Hourly rate: $19

Additional Benefits:

• Career Growth Opportunities


• Culturally Diverse population


• Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility


• Clinical Licensing Support

• Responsible for daily supervision of Peer Leaders/Volunteers. 


• Manages peer support and peer activities, including peer-facilitated recovery groups and community activities


• Responsible for developing schedules and work plans for Peer Leaders


• Assists with gathering required survey data and data entering into recovery measures application.


• Acts as the liaison to the Ethics Committee


• Responsible for coordinating peers participating in community activities and events with the goal of addressing and decreasing the stigma of addiction

Qualifications:

• Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community


• Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 2 years of solid recovery or have lived experience as an individual affected by substance abuse in the family


• Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery


• Strong verbal and written communication


• Have strong interpersonal boundaries


• Have better than average experience using a computer and required software


• Familiarity with local community, including recovery networks service providers and local resources 


• Valid Drivers license & reliable transportation


• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for programming activities and events 


• Statewide travel is required for meetings, training courses and conferences. Occasionally there may be trips to other New England states for annual conferences or training .

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Commitment to recovery values, cultural humility, and trauma-informed care. 


• Skilled at delegating tasks appropriately while fostering accountability and team collaboration


• Demonstrate skills in resolving conflicts calmly and constructively, using active listening and trauma-informed approaches 

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training