Peer Recovery Specialist-Outreach Coordinator Anchor Teen Center $2,000 retention bonus

The Providence Center Anchor Peer Recovery Support Specialist/Outreach Coordinator plays a critical role in fostering meaningful connections with teens and the wider community to support the mission of the Jim Gillen Anchor Teen Center. This position is eligible for a $2,000 retention bonus.

Responsibilities

• Peer Support & Youth Engagement
  • Act as a positive, relatable peer mentor for teens navigating recovery, wellness, or personal challenges.
  • Facilitate group discussions, workshops, and peer-led activities that foster self-expression, connection, and growth.
  • Build trust and rapport with teens to encourage consistent participation in programming.
• Community Outreach & Partnership Development
  • Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, social service agencies, mental health and recovery providers, youth groups, and other key stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement outreach strategies to raise awareness of the teen center and its services.
  • Represent the Jim Gillen Teen Centers at community events, meetings, and school functions to promote engagement and referrals.
• Program Promotion & Census Growth
  • Design and distribute outreach materials (flyers, social media posts, newsletters, etc.) in collaboration with the communications/marketing team.
  • Track and analyze outreach efforts and participation data to inform growth strategies.
  • Conduct follow-ups with partners and referring organizations to ensure teens are connected and supported.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working in teen or recovery-focused settings.
• Proven experience in outreach, youth engagement, peer support, or community organizing. Advocacy experience is a plus.
• Lived experience with recovery, mental health challenges, or related youth services strongly preferred.
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW), or willingness to obtain certification within one year of hire.
• Familiarity with youth development, recovery principles, and trauma-informed approaches.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a passion for working with adolescents.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dynamic, mission-driven team.
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and building relationships with diverse populations.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for outreach purposes.
• Flexible schedule, including availability during evenings and some weekends to attend community events and engage with community partners outside of traditional hours.
• Must have valid driver’s license, registration, current inspection, and insured automobile.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Pay

This position is eligible for a $2,000 retention bonus.