Site Director

Unity Recovery•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Site Director oversees Unity Recovery’s site programs and peer staff, including programs at the Reentry Center (RCC) and partner sites. The role manages program implementation across pre-release in-reach, post-release navigation, and RCC- and community-based individual and group supports. The Site Director also provides peer-based re-entry, employment, and recovery support when needed; builds partnerships with community, business, government, and justice-system stakeholders; and oversees scheduling, data tracking, reporting, and funder compliance. The position requires at least 3–4 in-person workdays per week and availability for at least one weekend day each week. The Director supervises and supports peer staff, maintains fidelity to Unity’s peer recovery and forensic peer models, responds to crises, and supports staff development. The role monitors program outcomes and service data, makes programming recommendations to State and Executive Leadership, leads stakeholder engagement, and ensures compliance with applicable ethics, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements. Compensation is listed as a $60,000–$70,000 salary range, with benefits.

Requirements

Active peer credential: Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialist, Mental Health Peer Specialist, Certified Family Peer Specialist, or Forensic Peer Specialist.
At least three years of experience in institutional or community-based recovery settings.
At least one year supervising peer staff in a community-based setting.
High technological literacy, including EHR systems such as RecoveryLink and CMBHS, scheduling, and digital communications, or willingness to acquire these skills as part of employment.
Ability to pass background checks required for correctional facility and re-entry program access, and for work with youth or other settings as determined by Executive Leadership.
Reliable and insured personal transportation.
Maintain an active peer credential and peer supervisor credential (CRSS, CRS, CPS, CFRS, or equivalent), attain new credentials as appropriate, and engage in continuing professional development.
Work at least 3–4 in-person days per week as scheduled and be available at least one weekend day each week.

Nice To Haves

Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor (PSS).
Experience managing multiple grant-funded programs, including budgeting, achieving deliverables, and reporting compliance.
Proven ability to manage re-entry or forensic peer programs in a community-based setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee and directly supervise site programs and peer staff, including program directors, peer supervisors, lead peers, peer specialists, and Forensic Peer Specialists at the RCC and partner sites.
Ensure fidelity to Unity’s peer recovery and forensic peer models, including use of validated risk/needs assessment tools such as LSI-R and SPIn-W.
Facilitate daily staff debriefs, weekly one-on-one supervision, and monthly group supervision in partnership with the local leadership team.
Manage program implementation, including pre-release in-reach, post-release navigation, and RCC- and community-based group and individual supports.
Provide peer-based re-entry, employment, and recovery support services as needed.
Develop and maintain partnerships with community, business, and government partners, including justice-system stakeholders, MOUD providers, recovery housing, and workforce agencies.
Oversee program, activity, and staff scheduling; data tracking and entry; monthly service engagement reports; and compliance with funder requirements.
Interpret financial and service data and make programming recommendations to State and Executive Leadership.
Conduct self and staff in accordance with applicable certification board codes of ethics and the recovery bill of rights.
Provide real-time supervision, feedback, problem solving, and support to peer staff during RCC and community operations.
Oversee delivery of recovery, re-entry, employment, and life-skills education across pre-release, stabilization, and long-term reintegration phases.
Identify and respond to crises, de-escalate situations on-site, and connect individuals with appropriate resources and systems.
Support staff professional growth through coaching and training in ethics, trauma-informed care, recovery support service delivery, re-entry navigation, resource navigation, and advocacy.
Direct Unity’s collaboration with community institutions to deliver coordinated peer support and re-entry services.
Monitor service delivery and maintain accurate logs, reports, and records in RecoveryLink, CMBHS, and other databases in accordance with program standards.
Lead quarterly stakeholder meetings and community engagement sessions to evaluate outcomes and strengthen collaboration.
Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and other applicable regulations.
Maintain an active peer credential and peer supervisor credential, attain new credentials as appropriate, and participate in continuing professional development.
Perform other duties as directed by State and Executive Leadership.