Coordinator of Community Bridges Program
Adult Mental Health Services 

About the Program

The Community Bridges Program strives to bridge the gap between people living in isolation and the larger community. It is a peer-run program, whose focus is to help participants build meaningful connections- at their own pace, in ways that feel comfortable. Participants are encouraged to share their unique passions, skills and interests at whatever level feel comfortable to them. Encouragement and support are offered, with the result being enrichment for both the community and the participants. Working together to plan and organize community events, create interest-based groups, or offer support to individuals who may need an extra hand connecting with their local communities, has reinforced a sense of purpose and belonging for many individuals.

About the Role

Are you compassionate about building more inclusive communities and helping people find connection and belonging? Are you ready to put your creativity and compassion for meaningful use? We are seeking someone who can bring together lived experience in mental health and leadership to strengthen and grow this program. This is an opportunity to help people build relationships, pursue shared interests, and become more connected to their communities while supporting a peer-led approach to recovery and well-being. 

What You Will Do:

Lead Community Bridges Initiatives

• Coordinate and facilitate Community Bridges Committee meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting discussions, and distributing meeting minutes.
• Help plan and coordinate community activities, events, and opportunities that encourage participation, belonging, and meaningful social connections.
• Build and nurture relationships with community partners to expand access to resources, activities, and inclusive community experiences.
• Support individuals in identifying opportunities to participate in their local communities.
• Communicate Community Bridges information and updates to the CSAC website coordinator.
• Supervise the Community Bridge Outreach Staff and peer participants, and oversee peer participant stipends.

Deliver Certified Peer Support Services

• Offer individual peer support that aligns with clients’ goals, preferences, and treatment team plans.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure services remain person-centered, recovery-oriented, and responsive to individual needs

What We Are Looking For:

• A genuine commitment to peer-led recovery, social connection and community inclusion.
• Personal lived experience coping with a major mental health condition and the ability to draw on that experience thoughtfully and appropriately to support others.
• Relevant education and/or experience in peer support, mental health services, community outreach, or a related field.
• Good organization, communication and time management skills 
• Basic computer proficiency, including web navigation, Microsoft Office applications, and maintaining records in Excel.

Supervisory experience and peer support certification are preferred, but not necessary. Training opportunities to obtain peer support certification are available after hire.

Job Details

• 30 hours/week, $22.62/hour
• M-F daytime, but occasional evening and weekend hours, with some flexibility to meet your needs
• Our comprehensive benefit package includes: health/dental/vision, retirement plan,  ample paid time off, employee assistance program, life/disability insurance, wellness incentives, discounted membership in local gyms, and more

Join our team to help build bridges to recovery, connection, and community! Apply at csac-vt.org/careers. Please include your cover letter.

CSAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer