Recovery Director
About The Position
The Recovery Director leads Raleigh Dream Center’s Dream Center Discipleship (DCD) Recovery Program, supporting participants as they are discipled in a healthy environment, grow in their walk with Christ, and experience victory over addiction. The role is responsible for the program’s daily operations and for developing it to meet growing ministry needs, including supporting the vision of a fully functioning Dream Center facility with the potential for dorm-style housing. The director works closely with the Executive Director on strategic planning, organizational goals, budgeting, reporting, and evaluation of progress. The role provides leadership and accountability for department staff, builds external partnerships, and helps implement communication and task-management systems. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, on-campus position reporting to the Executive Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field.
- Knowledge of addiction recovery or lived experience with addiction recovery.
- At least three years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Experience with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and crisis management.
- Familiarity with computer use and case-management software.
- Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
- Competence in professional reporting and communication.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily DCD program and its operational details, including curriculum, Bible study tools, 12-step studies, and participants’ practical needs such as food, clothing, and transportation.
- Oversee weekly and monthly program schedules, including classes, chapels, service opportunities, meals, outings, personal development, and healthy habits.
- Develop second- and third-year support options for program graduates who would benefit from continued support.
- Work with the Executive Director on strategic planning and the development of quarterly and annual goals; manage department staff and hold them accountable for achieving goals.
- Prepare and submit an annual operational budget to the Executive Director and Board of Directors for review and approval, manage within the approved budget, and report on progress and challenges.
- Evaluate progress against organizational VTO goals and project needs for supplies, staffing, vehicles, and other resources.
- Prepare monthly ministry reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
- Provide effective, inspiring leadership and stewardship through active involvement in and awareness of DCD program activities.
- Communicate expectations and tasks regularly to program coordinators and support staff, and create opportunities for feedback on operations.
- Lead weekly department meetings and conduct performance reviews for direct reports.
- Pursue external partnerships to secure additional resources for the program.
- Help develop and implement communication and task-management software, such as Slack, Asana, and case-management software, and help staff use these tools effectively.
- Attend staff outings, events, and training as needed.
- Promote and educate the public and potential partners about DCD.
- Assist other staff with appropriate tasks in a way that promotes service and unity.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
