Overview

The Peer Support Outreach Coordinator is the primary field-facing position for USU Extension's Rural Peer Support Internship Program, funded by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) through the Utah Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The program helps rural healthcare and community agencies across seven Utah health districts understand, prepare for, and integrate peer support services, and places funded peer support interns with competitively selected host agencies.

This position has two primary functions: (1) conducting outreach and technical assistance to agencies across rural Utah and building the relationships that bring them into the program and keep them engaged through each phase; and (2) developing educational materials that teach agencies what peer support is, what Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) and Family Peer Support Specialists (FPSS) do, and how peer services can be integrated into their operations. The coordinator also schedules and conducts site visits, coordinates the delivery of coaching and education, supports agencies through the internship application process, enrolls peer interns once host agencies are selected, and collects program data.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

Responsibilities

Agency outreach and engagement (primary function). Identifies and proactively reaches out to rural healthcare and community agencies, such as hospitals, primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, local mental health and substance use authorities, treatment providers, and community-based organizations, across the seven participating health districts. Introduces the peer support internship program, engages agency leadership, and builds and maintains the trusted working relationships needed to bring agencies into the program and keep them engaged through each phase.
Educational materials development (primary function). Designs, writes, and produces educational materials that teach agencies what peer support is and how to integrate it, including presentations, fact sheets, one-pagers, printed educational packets, guides, and digital content. Topics include the roles of CPSS and FPSS, the evidence base for peer support, supervision and workforce considerations, and pathways for sustaining peer positions. Works with the Peer Support Technical Expert & Coach to translate the program's implementation toolkit into clear, accessible materials tailored to rural agency administrators, clinicians, and staff.
Education and presentations. Presents to agency leadership, staff, boards, and community coalitions on peer support and the internship program, both in person and virtually. Represents USU Extension at community meetings, coalitions, and professional events.
Site visits. Schedules, plans, and conducts site visits with candidate and participating agencies throughout Utah. Assesses agency interest and readiness to host peer support workers, and documents visits and follow-up actions.
Coaching and education coordination. Coordinates the delivery of coaching, education, and technical assistance to agencies, including scheduling, logistics, materials, and follow-up. Tracks each agency's progress in adopting the program's implementation toolkit and plan.
Internship application support. Guides candidate agencies through the competitive internship application process. Explains eligibility, requirements, and timelines; answers questions; helps agencies prepare complete and competitive applications; and supports the program's selection process.
Peer intern recruitment and enrollment. Promotes the internship to prospective peer support interns. Once host agencies are selected, coordinates intern enrollment, onboarding, and placement, and serves as a liaison among interns, host agencies, and USU Extension.
Sustainability guidance. Helps agencies understand options for sustaining peer support positions beyond the internship, including Medicaid reimbursement for peer support services, and connects them to appropriate resources.
Data collection and records. Collects program data in the field (e.g., agency engagement, site visits, toolkit adoption, intern enrollment, and peer service utilization) using established instruments. Maintains accurate contact, activity, and program records, and works with the Data Manager & Evaluator to meet DHHS reporting requirements and deadlines.
Program promotion. Develops content for social media, websites, and other outreach channels to promote the program and recruit host agencies and peer interns.
Program operations. Assists with developing partner agreements (e.g., MOUs), standard operating procedures, and operational plans. Contributes to program planning and operational decisions, and participates in coordination meetings with DHHS as requested.
Administrative support. Manages program correspondence, scheduling, travel arrangements, and purchasing for outreach and educational materials. Monitors outreach-related expenses such as travel and printing.
Professional development. Attends relevant trainings and conferences (e.g., the Utah Fall Conference on Substance Use) and may present program lessons learned.
May train and direct student employees, interns, and volunteers.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years of relevant work experience; or a master’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
- Related fields include social work, public health, psychology, human services, health education, communication, or a closely related field.
Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel regularly throughout Utah, including overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or previous certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) or Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) in Utah.
Lived experience of recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges, personally or as a family member, and comfort drawing on that experience professionally.
Experience in outreach, community engagement, provider relations, or partnership development with healthcare, behavioral health, or community organizations.
Experience developing educational, training, or promotional materials.
Experience living or working in rural or frontier Utah communities.
Working knowledge of Medicaid reimbursement for peer support services.
Experience coordinating or collecting data for grant-funded projects.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
Contact Informaiton for 3 Professional References to be typed at the beginning of the application.
Answer the following question within the application
- This position requires regular travel to fulfill job responsibilities. Do you have access to reliable transportation to meet this requirement? Travel expenses are reimbursed.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$53,000 - $60,000

ADA

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position is based at the USU Extension office in Tooele County (Tooele, Utah). Regular in-state travel is required, including day trips and overnight stays, to conduct outreach and site visits in all seven participating health districts (Bear River, Central Utah, San Juan, Southeast Utah, Southwest Utah, TriCounty, and Tooele County) and to attend conferences and meetings. The incumbent must be able to drive long distances, including on rural roads in variable weather conditions. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to accommodate community meetings and events.

Employees typically work in an office environment and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. However, in certain instances employees may work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions. Employees could be exposed to hazardous chemicals. Employees nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Bending and stooping is occasionally required. Employees nearly continuously listen, hear, and talk.

University Highlights

As Utah’s student-centered, land-grant research university, Utah State University expands opportunity and strengthens communities across the state through learning, discovery, extension, and engagement. Founded in 1888, USU now holds two Carnegie distinctions: R1 status for very high research activity and the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. Its innovative research and scholarship is grounded in reciprocal partnerships with local, regional, and global communities, advancing knowledge and serving the public good across Utah, the nation, and the world. With over 50 world-class research facilities and the nation’s second-oldest undergraduate research program, USU prepares students to become active, civically engaged leaders who can address critical societal challenges.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, which it joined July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025-26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when it named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

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*updated 10/26

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U.S. Department of Education

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