Program Director | Hope for Holyoke

Gandara Center•Holyoke, MA

6d•$64,000 - $64,000

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for development, management and operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance abuse. The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long term recovery.

Requirements

The Director must:
Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community
Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 5 years of solid recovery
Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery
Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Have working knowledge of community building and planning
Have proven skills in critical thinking, leadership and organization, as well as strong interpersonal boundaries
Have better than average experience using a computer and required software
Statewide travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences. Occasionally there may be trips to other New England states for annual conferences or trainings.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) Encouraged to apply
Have experience and knowledge of the Holyoke community, its organizations and service providers

Responsibilities

Oversees center operations and administration
Supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.
Manage all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines
Oversees strategic planning, project development and implementation
Oversees data collection and submission of reports
Assists with budget development and fiscal management
Assists with grant writing as needed
Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships
Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences
Keeping abreast of the national recovery movement and its impact on the recovery support center and its peers
Educating the community on the impact of stigma of addiction
Networking with the MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery)
This position works closely with the Dept. of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Regional Contract Manager, Level of Care Coordinator and the network of recovery centers and programs across the state and country.