Governors State University Looking for AY23-24 Adjunct Faculty – Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program Full Time

Classification Title: Adjunct Faculty

Position’s Functional
Title: AY23-24 Adjunct Faculty – Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Program

Position
Summary

Position Summary:

Governors State University’s College of Health and Human Services seeks to
create an available pool of Adjunct Faculty candidates to teach courses in the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Training Program in
the Department of Addictions Studies and Behavioral Health.  The major responsibilities of an adjunct faculty member are to prepare course
materials, deliver course content using a variety of instructional modalities, assess trainees’ progress, submit evaluations of trainees’
performance, respond to trainees’ communications, and participate in PRSS Training Program meetings.

Interested individuals are
invited to complete a faculty profile, attach a curriculum vitae or resume, and transcripts for consideration.

At Governors State
University, adjunct faculty are hired as temporary faculty with teaching responsibilities for a specific course in a semester or summer
session. Adjuncts are not a part of the faculty bargaining unit and are not included in membership of the Faculty
Senate

Responsibilities:

•       Serve as a trainer for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Training
  Program at Governors State University.  
•       Deliver PRSS course content to trainees who are pursuing CRSS/PRSS certification
  through the PRSS Training Program  
•       Present and apply to real world scenarios research-based theory, principals, and
  practices from the Peer Recovery Support and related fields.  
•       Collaborate with PRSS Training Program administrators,
  faculty, and university support services to ensure trainees are on track for program completion.  
•       Implement effective
  teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and educational levels.
•       Participate in PRSS Training Program team
  meetings (as needed).
•       Participate in curriculum review to develop, modify and update training activities.  

Skills and Specifications:

•        Create a respectful and inclusive learning environment supporting
  cultural diversity and equity.  
•       Ability to teach courses using a student focused, interactive format.
•      
  Demonstrate appropriate and effective use of self-disclosure in delivering peer recovery support services. 
•       Ability to
  evaluate effectiveness of training results and methods. 
•       Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the mission and goals or the
  university, program, and field of Peer Recovery. 
•       Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
•       Ability
  to work independently and with a team.
•       Ability to perform all the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the
  position.
•       Create a respectful and inclusive learning environment supporting cultural diversity and equity.

Minimum Qualifications

•        Master’s Degree in Addictions Studies, Mental Health, or related behavioral
  health field.
•        Experience in substance use and/or mental health recovery.  
•        Knowledge of substance use
  and/or mental health treatment, recovery services, and systems.
•        Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication
  skills, both verbal and written
•        Basic job-related computer and technology skills
•        Ability to teach
  virtually, in person, and in a hybrid format.
•        Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends,
  according to program needs.

Preferred Qualifications

•        Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) or
  Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), or licensed in behavioral health field.
•        Personal lived experience with substance use and/or mental health recovery OR a recovery ally
•        2+ years of
  experience providing recovery support, substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorder services.
•        Experience
  teaching adult learners

Open Until Filled: No

Posting Number: FA0592P

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of Search: External