Recovery Friendly Workplace Ambassador

Job SummaryThe Nevada Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative is a statewide program aimed to empower employers to implement recovery friendly practices within the workplace and provide support for employees in recovery or those impacted by substance use and mental health challenges. The RFW initiative promotes employee wellness by creating work environments that further the mental and physical well-being of Nevada's workforce; proactively removing the stigma of behavioral health and celebrating recovery from addiction in the workplace and community.
The Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) Ambassador is a crucial member of our RFW team. As an ambassador, you represent our organization and the program and act as a liaison between the community and the initiative. Working under the direction of the program director, the ambassador performs targeted outreach to employers, conducts trainings and presentations, and offers individualized guidance and support to participating businesses. Outreach to businesses may include cold calls and emails, contacting employees via LinkedIn, tabling at and attending community and chamber events, hosting online and in person orientations with prospective employers, and general professional networking. You will also assist the program director with organizing several planned events throughout the year and reporting on the outcomes of the initiative. Training includes the facilitation of the four-part training series developed for employees and senior management of businesses. Trainings may be held in person or online and customized to the needs of each business. Strong skills and a background in public speaking and delivering professional presentations and workshops is required for this position.
More About the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative:
1 in 3 people are affected by substance use disorders and there's an estimated 23 million Americans living in recovery. The majority are going to work every day and it’s important that Nevada employers are equipped to support their employees and celebrate recovery like any other chronic health condition. People in recovery are our staff, customers, friends, family, and members of our community. Today, there are over 27 other states with Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiatives. In Nevada, the RFW Initiative is a collaborative partnership between Foundation for Recovery, the Governor's Office, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Employers enrolled in the program work directly with an assigned RFW Ambassador who guides them through training, available resources, and tools to promote a workplace culture that supports recovery. Participating Nevada employers can receive an official designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace through the Governor's Office. Learn more about the initiative at workplace.forrecovery.org
Essential Functions

• Maintain contact information for prospective and enrolled businesses.
• Schedule and facilitate face-to-face or virtual orientations with potential employers to generate interest, educate them about the goals of the initiative, and the value of participating in the initiative
• Assist with the development of an employer prospect list for Southern and Rural regions of Nevada.
• Produce promotional materials to promote the initiative and business designations
• Assist participating businesses achieve designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace
• Facilitate four-part training series for participating businesses.
• Recruit employers to join the initiative to meet set goals.
• Provide businesses in Southern and Rural Nevada with ongoing support following designation (includes delivery of resources and materials to business locations)
• Assist the Recovery Friendly Workplace program director in the planning and implementation of monthly in-person training and orientation events
• Conduct outreach to and develop relationships with local community influencers, such as local leaders, chambers of commerce, unions, and other stakeholders and educate them about the initiative and the role they can play in supporting it.
• Monitor and report on program outcome data for monthly reports

Job Qualifications

• Prior experience and proficiency using Google products (Gmail, Drive, Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.)
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license, as well as current, personal vehicle insurance.
• Previous experience developing program reports and tracking outcomes
• Must have personal lived experience with recovery from substance use disorder.
• Must be proficient with Zoom video conferencing.
• Must have knowledge and previous experience working within the Las Vegas area
• Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
• Must exhibit a high level of integrity and business ethics.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Nevada and federal employment laws, including confidentiality law (42 CRF et seq), The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Drug-Free Workplace Policies.
• Experience: Two to Four year’s experience in sales, public relations, training, community outreach, or related area.
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree
• Previous experience using CMS or other database

Skills

• High proficiency in delivering professional presentations
• Ability to build rapport quickly, lower trust barriers and build confidence with key influencers
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortability with Instructing/Training

Work EnvironmentOur employees work in a supportive and collaborative office environment. This position is full-time and based in Las Vegas at Foundation for Recovery’s office but will require frequent travel within the community and occasional statewide travel. Foundation for Recovery will provide all of the tools necessary to perform the duties of the position. This may include the use of a computer and phone number.
About Foundation for RecoveryEstablished in 2005, Foundation for Recovery has built programs and partnerships to remove barriers for Nevada families and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders. Our success is attributed to a simple concept; expand community support services, empower local leaders, build capacity for authentic addiction recovery resources, and treat people who use substances with dignity and respect.
As Nevada's first and only statewide Recovery Community Organization, our philosophy is that those closest to the issue are closest to the solution. Which is why the majority of our staff, board, and volunteers who drive our mission are people with their own life experiences recovering from addiction and co-occurring disorders. Together, we uplift the voices of our communities and choose to focus on our strengths and talents, rather than our illnesses. This strength-based approach guides our vision for a world where resources, treatment, and support for addiction and mental health are abundant.
Physical Demands Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
DisclaimerNothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
Job Details and Salary

• PTO/Vacation Package
• Salary Range: $40,000 - $45,000 per year, commensurate with experience
• Full-time salary exempt employee
• Fringe benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance available after 90 days of employment.
• 40 hours per week