Project Director, Recovery Community & Outreach Center (CUSE)

Center For Community Alternatives • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

The Project Director for the Recovery Community & Outreach Center (CUSE) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of recovery services, peer leadership, and training programs. This role involves managing program staff, ensuring quality service delivery, and acting as a liaison with community partners. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to supporting individuals affected by addiction and criminal justice issues.

Requirements

• A Qualified Health Professional in good standing with appropriate licensing or certifying authority.
• Minimum of one year of experience or satisfactory completion of a training program in the treatment of addiction.
• Minimum 2 years of management/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of community resources and existing network of behavioral health providers.
• Commitment to working with diverse cultural backgrounds involved with the criminal/juvenile justice system, HIV/AIDS, or substance use.
• Strong written and oral communication, project management, and supervisory skills.
• Computer literacy in word processing, e-mail, internet research, and data entry.
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Personal experience with recovery (3 years or more of sustained sobriety) and/or criminal justice issues preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day program operations, ensuring quality recovery services and peer leadership training.
• Supervise program staff and peers, ensuring the accomplishment of their roles and required deliverables.
• Review and approve timecards for staff and oneself on a daily basis.
• Prepare annual employee performance reviews and coordinate personnel issues with the Associate Deputy Director.
• Oversee the development and implementation of an outreach plan to recruit and retain individuals as members of the CUSE Center.
• Oversee training and support of CUSE Center members.
• Ensure the accomplishment of goals and deliverables required by NYS OASAS funding for all CUSE Center activities.
• Act as chief liaison with community partners and linkage agencies, facilitating collaborative relationships.
• Attend community stakeholder meetings and offer presentations on behalf of the CUSE Center.
• Oversee project data collection and timely completion of program reports to funders.
• Facilitate staff meetings and other program and community meetings as directed.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, usable after 90 days of employment
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• 3% retirement contribution after the first 6 months of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed