Recovery Learning Center Program Director

Vinfen•Fall River, MA

4d•$50,050 - $50,050•Onsite

About The Position

Direct the operation of peer-operated Recovery Learning Community (RLC) setting(s) in which people with lived experience of mental health conditions choose to join as participants and work collaboratively on their recovery goals along with their peers. Work collaboratively with all other providers of RLC services within the contract to create a unified network of recovery-oriented support and activities. Strive to meet high quality standards and provide excellent value to participants. Provide leadership and consultation to participants and staff on implementing recovery-focused groups and activities. Use and help RLC staff and volunteers to use rehabilitation values, principles and techniques, including skills training to help participants overcome barriers to their recovery.

Requirements

Lived experience of a psychiatric condition required
A minimum of two years’ experience in progressively responsible human services positions required.
A high school diploma or equivalent required
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
CPSS required
Bi- lingual/bi-cultural applicants are encouraged to apply.
May be called on to drive for Vinfen using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle.
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment.
Incumbents must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
If driving, must maintain a safe driving record, which is subject to annual checks.
If using a personal vehicle, must possess and maintain adequate insurance.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) credential required within 16 months of hire.
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operation of RLC setting(s) including scheduling and programming, planning new initiatives and conducting peer support and educational groups.
Help prepare participants to engage in a recovery process and to communicate their strengths, hopes, dreams and goals, effectively.
Help participants access resources in their local community to support/enhance their recovery, including educational, employment, housing, and social supports.
Create a welcoming and helpful RLC environment in which participants, family, friends, and others important in the lives of participants are welcome, respected, and valued.
Direct and manage the activities and job performance of RLC staff and volunteers. Hire staff appropriate to position responsibilities. Optimize program staff and volunteers’ efforts to achieve operational excellence.
Use and train staff and volunteers to use strengths-based, recovery-oriented, motivational enhancement, harm-reduction, trauma-informed, culturally competent rehabilitation approaches to help participants think through their current life circumstances compared with their hopes and plans for the future.
Provide support and mentoring to staff and volunteers to promote team cohesiveness.
Manage staff performance. Provide direction, training, and coaching for all programs and, if applicable, volunteers. Implement supervision, recognition and rewards programs and conduct performance review sessions and corrective action as needed for all program staff. Provide guidance on career development to all program staff. Provide consistent and direct performance feedback to volunteers if applicable. Arrange needed staff training. Maintain staff schedule. Manage staff time off to maintain operational excellence.
Teach and consult with staff to develop and deliver helpful service interventions and programming.
Conduct staff meetings and supervision at RLC site(s).
Orient new program staff.
Ensure maintenance and safety of physical site.
Serve as a resource for neighbors, public officials, and other providers.
Implement evidenced-based practices are used and fidelity is measured so that participants receive services proven effective through research.
Foster teamwork and leadership in both staff and clients served by the program.
Meet both internal and external data collection and reporting requirements.
Manage program quality improvement processes and strive to achieve of yearly programmatic goals and objectives.
Manage adverse events as needed, report according to established protocols.
Provide on-call back up and on-site support when necessary.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.