HRSA Program Coordinator

Role Overview

• The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with the Senior Director, program participants and applicants, and community partners to implement program objectives
• This role will coordinate the work of Project PEER participants and community partners to ensure successful outcomes
• Responds to incoming referrals and general inquiries about Project PEER
• Provides program orientation and ongoing support and modeling to Project PEER participants throughout the project lifespan
• Community Outreach to potential referrers and internship sites
• Identify and engage referral or internship providers
• Coordinate information sessions
• Educate referral providers about Project PEER so that they can make suitable referrals within grant parameters
• Cultivates relationships with outside agencies, including other peer-delivered services agencies in the area and across Oregon
• Supports professional working relationships with key partners throughout the state and conducts outreach to build key partner pool of available internship sites
• Provides administrative support through activities such as arranging logistics for virtual meetings and facilitating monthly connection opportunities for participants and experiential learning/internship site partners

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and 1-2 years of relevant work experience OR a high school diploma and 3-4 years of relevant work experience
• A criminal background check will be conducted by The Peer Company in accordance with The Peer Company’s background check policy
• Pre-Hire Drug Screen: As part of The Peer Company's commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional workplace, we require pre-hire drug screening for all potential employees
• Identifies as having lived experience in recovery with substance use disorder (SUD) and/or mental health challenges
• Has at least 24 months of continuous, sustained recovery with SUD and/or mental health challenges before employment
• Understands the principles of trauma-informed care, recovery, consumer-involvement
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance preferred
• Access to reliable personal vehicle preferred

Benefits

• This is a benefited position as outlined in TPC Employee Handbook