Program Director | Hyannis

Gandara Center•Hyannis, MA

21d•$60,000 - $62,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director is responsible for the development, management, and operations of an active recovery support center. This center 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

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
Have experience and knowledge of the community, its organizations and service providers

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

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)
Adhere to program and agency policies and procedures
Attend scheduled supervisory meetings
Assist in program planning as required
Complete time sheets and submits them accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain job related record keeping accurately and submit reports in a timely manner