Organization and Program Overview:

PAR envisions a Kentucky free from stigma and discrimination for people in recovery from substance use disorders.

People Advocating Recovery is a statewide group of concerned individuals working to eliminate barriers to recovery from substance use disorder.

Visit the PAR website at https://peopleadvocatingrecovery.org/  for additional information.

Vision and Overview:

People Advocating Recovery provides training and support to individuals, stakeholders, and legislators in order to create a recovery inclusive environment in all sectors. We train individuals to advocate for themselves and we support policy development at the state level. Our goal is to enrich the lives of community members by creating a Kentucky free from barriers to treatment and recovery, while incorporating recovery supportive policies in all sectors.

Essential Responsibilities:

Note: This position is full-time, a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Office Assistant:

• All communications from any PAR Employee must be responded to within 24 business hours, unless extenuating circumstances regarding schedules are agreed upon in advance between you and your supervisor. This includes text, phone, email, etc.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with stakeholders and volunteers that visit our office
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills; the ability to manage various projects and meet deadlines with fidelity
• Excellent coordination and self-motivated to assist in office operations, training schedule, and outreach
  Ability to work with volunteers and coordinate as needed
• Administrative task such as compiling data and dissemination of information to stakeholders
  Communicates effectively through social media, newsletters, and other forms of media to illustrate mission, vision, and project updates
• Ability to travel (local) to conferences and professional development trainings (>5% of annual time) on occasions as scheduled
• Comply with all PAR reporting procedures, most notably time-tracking and expense reporting
• Marginal/incidental functions and other related tasks, as assigned.

Location: Louisville, KY

Official Title: Office Assistant

Compensation: $12- 14 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Benefits: PAR abides by all state and federal emergency paid sick leave requirements; remote/flexible schedules, Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability (50/50 of family premium), extensive vacation (at minimum of two weeks), flex time with supervisor approval and sick time (to be determined), IRA retirement benefits, 12 paid Holidays

Required qualifications:

• Support and encourage the many pathways of recovery
• Understanding of substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction
• Experience in managing social media and other forms of media to boost engagement with stakeholders
• Sensitivity and awareness of the unique needs and stigmas associated with underserved populations
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Personal experience in recovery
• Experience working successfully with stakeholders in the public health sector
• Experience working successfully with communication outlets and meet goal parameters
• Experience working successfully with diverse communities

Physical demands and work environment:

Occasionally required to stand
Occasionally required to walk
Occasionally required to sit
Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Continually required to talk or hear
The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 10 pounds

People in recovery, and justice involved persons are encouraged to apply.

Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should send cover letter and resume to info@kypar.org

PAR is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate, and we will take affirmative action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, nation or origin, age, religion, creed, disability, recovery status, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.