Assistant Program Director Hyannis

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

8 discretionary days

Mileage Reimbursement Salary:

Salary Range $50,000 - $55,000 Job Title: Assistant Program Director

Work Location: Hyannis, MA

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Salary Rate: $52,000.00

Job Summary:

Responsible in assist the program director in the development and operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use disorder. Resume the role of program director, as the director is absent. Assist the Director in manages all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines. Overseeing data collection and submission of reports. The assistant director also support in overseeing data collection and submission of reports, supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work closely with program director

Work with the center’s budget

Assist in supervision with staff

Conduct staff’s evaluations.

Manage center during early evening and weekend schedule including operations, ensuring center is open, clean and equipment is in good working order.

Ensure that program files are up to date.

Maintain constant communication with Program Director regarding the status of personnel and programs.

Overseeing the outreach conducted by staff and peer leader.

Provide supported referrals to members.

Manage peer directed social events

Assist Program Director in other responsibilities as needed and requested. Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships

Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences Minimum Qualifications:

Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community

Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 5 years of solid recovery

Have a comprehensive understanding in the field of substance us disorder and the recovery community.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Have working knowledge of community building and planning

Have proven skills in critical thinking, leadership and organization, as well as strong interpersonal boundaries

Have better than average experience using a computer and required software

Bilingual (Spanish/English) required

Have experience and knowledge of the community, its organizations and service providers

Have a driver license and reliable transportation

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