Site Administrator; Substance Use Disorders

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Detroit, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Provide leadership, direction, and management to all employees of the site and oversee all aspects of day-to-day operations. This role involves developing and implementing strategic plans, ensuring cost-effective service delivery, managing budgets, and acting as a liaison with funding sources. The Site Administrator also represents the organization in community functions, submits reports, and participates in various committees, including Quality Improvement and Executive Administration. A key aspect of the role is ensuring client safety, security, and services, while monitoring compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The position also oversees maintenance, housekeeping, and emergency response, and is responsible for staff documentation and payroll verification. A strong understanding of The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements, as well as The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures, is essential. HIPAA Level 1 access to Clinical Records is required.

Requirements

  • A Master’s degree in health/human services, business management, or public administration or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience
  • Appropriate State of Michigan substance abuse credentials
  • At least four (4) years of successful supervisory experience
  • Valid Michigan Chauffeur License and approved by The Salvation Army MVR
  • T.B. test, police clearance, and MDOC LEIN clearance required
  • Good communication skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills
  • Complete Safe From Harm training, and keep current as needed

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in the development and implementation of a Strategic Plan that includes operational goals, objectives and evaluation
  • Assure delivery of services in a cost-effective/efficient manner
  • Develop and implement programs as planned
  • Assist in preparing, implementing, and maintaining a budget
  • Knowledge of existing contracts and their requirements
  • Act as a liaison to all funding sources as necessary to assure provision of client services
  • Represent The Harbor Light in community functions and/or committees, as necessary
  • Submit all reports accurately and in a timely manner
  • Serve as a member of the Quality Improvement Committee, Executive Administration, and other committees deemed necessary by the Executive Director
  • Participate in educational courses, seminars, workshops, current literature, and in-service meetings to enhance treatment programming
  • Provide for client safety, security, and services
  • Monitor compliance of Harbor Light policies and procedures across all staff levels
  • Oversee all maintenance and housekeeping activities
  • Respond to all site emergencies, following the approved Policies and Procedures of The Harbor Light
  • Maintain accurate documentation regarding supervised staff
  • Verify and approve hours worked for employees and submit information to the payroll person in a timely manner
  • Understand and work within The Salvation Army and Harbor Light Mission Statements.
  • Possess an excellent working knowledge of The Harbor Light Policies and Procedures
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
  • HIPAA - Level 1 access to Clinical Records

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • AFLAC
  • Voluntary life insurance benefits
  • Pension contributions (currently 5.25% of your earnings) begin the first quarter after 1 year of employment.
  • Vesting begins after five years of re-employment; full vesting occurs after ten years of employment
  • 403(b) voluntary retirement savings plan
  • Sick days
  • Vacation
  • Personal days
  • Paid holidays
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service