Program Director, Peer Recovery

Job Description

Summary: Oversee the Anchored in Recovery Peer Support Center, which provides outreach, resource and service delivery linkages for single adults struggling with substance use and mental health challenges in downtown Framingham. Oversee the day to day operations and supervise a team of Recovery Coaches, Program Coordinator, Community Engagement Specialists and Volunteer Coordinator. Must comply adhere to tier contract requirements by DPH and BSAS.

Why Work for SMOC?

Paid Time Off: All full-time employees can accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation, and 2 weeks of sick time and are eligible for 12 paid holidays during their first year of employment.

Employer-paid Life Insurance & AD&D and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Plans through Mass General Brigham with an HRA Employer cost-sharing program, Dental Plans with Orthodontic Coverage, and EyeMed Vision Insurance available to full-time employees.

403(B) Retirement Plan with a company match starting on day one for all full-time and part-time employees.

Additional voluntary benefits including; Term and Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, and Short-Term Disability.

Flexible Spending Accounts, Dependent Care Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement and more.

Primary Responsibilities:

Manage the operational and fiscal activities of the program/department to include: staffing levels, budgets, and financial goals.

Design fundraising opportunities with staff and peers

Help facilitate board meetings and community meetings with peers

Provide non-clinical peer to peer support to peers

Strategize and work on CAPRSS accreditation

Network to vendors, host community events, host peer member idea events and programs

Recruit, manage, develop and evaluate staff by providing timely mentoring, training and performance management.

Complete required paperwork in accordance with company policy.

Document all flyers, agenda and center information for BSAS, DPH and CAPRSS

Manage day to day activities at the Peer Recovery Center

Utilize ideas from community meetings, board and staff and implement programs, policies and events

Help support staff to triage level of services for appropriate levels of care

Empower peers to run groups, develop the board, and community service and participation at the center

Support staff with outreach efforts, volunteer services, triage services

Build relations with local resources and vendors

Attend all BSAS, DPH, and CAPRSS meetings required

Organize field trips and outings for peers and upper management requirements and approvals

Work on community service projects for peers and the center

Provide information and data for grant reporting for BSAS and other grants

Engage all clients by understanding and addressing their needs whether within or outside the scope of work.

Attend & participate in team meetings as requested and communicate effectively with clients and staff in other areas.

Maintain confidentiality of client, employee and agency information in accordance with federal and state laws and funder requirements.

Ensure compliance with program/department, agency and/or funder requirements, as well as, SMOC policies & procedures.

Other duties as assigned.

Occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree desired

Prior peer recovery center experience required

Understanding substance use disorder and recovery

Must be in personal substance use disorder recovery with long term sobriety

Knowledge of the 12 Step program, SMART Recovery, AA, referral services, MAT programs

Strong verbal communication skills

Understanding of boundaries with peers

Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle required

Dress is business casual for this position

This is an in person position only

Organizational Relationship: Directly reports to Director of Outpatient Substance Use Services. Direct reports to this position are the Program Coordinator, Recovery Coach(s), Community Engagement Outreach Specialist, and Volunteer Coordinator.

Physical Requirement: Ability to ascend and descend stairs.

Working Conditions: Some travel by program van may be required for traveling with peers, networking and attending meetings. As part of the responsibilities of this position, the Program Director will have direct or incidental contact with peers served by SMOC in various programs funded through BSAS. A successful background check and RMV Check is required.

Remote Work Option: This position is an in-person position. Remote work is not optional.

9am-5pm ; Monday-Friday

**Weekends& Nights as needed**

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Full-time