North Suffolk is looking for an Assistant Program Director to join our team! Because of his/her life experience with addiction, the Assistant Director of Recovery on the Harbor provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate. This position will provide services that support entry into the recovery community and assist to strengthen and enhance any services a person has or is receiving. Assistant Director will work with Peer Recovery Center Director to coordinate and supervise daily operations for the center.
This position is Monday - Friday 9am-5pm with some nights and weekends required.
What you’ll do:
- Participate in activities with various community stakeholders to better understand the needs of the community.
- Participates and makes recommendations in the recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of direct service staff according to applicable personnel policies and procedures under the direction of the Program Director.
- Insures the program and individual records are current, comprehensive and meet agency and funding source standards.
- Assist Volunteer Coordinator with all aspects of membership, including orientation, program planning, data management, and training of volunteers.
- Participate in community meetings/events and community related training seminars.
- Promote a sense of community to cultivate community stakeholders.
- Other duties as required.
What you’ll need:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED required.
- Experience: Knowledge and understanding of: addiction as a disease model and peer participatory process is preferred.
- Knowledge: Must have Recovery Coach. Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery especially in outreach, engagement and community building. Preferred knowledge of social media and Microsoft Office.
Competitive & Comprehensive Benefits:
- Paid Time Off Two weeks’ Vacation per year (three weeks after 1 year of service), 12 Sick Days per year, and 11 Paid Holidays per year
- Health & Dental Insurance, with generous employer contribution
- Employer Paid Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan with employer matching
- Voluntary Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Access to Credit Union Banking
- Access to State Tuition Remission Program (Worksite Specific)
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Discounted Movie Tickets
- Comprehensive Training Program
- Internal Advancement Opportunities
Skills Required
- High School Diploma/GED
- Knowledge and understanding of addiction as a disease model and peer participatory process
- Recovery Coach certification
- Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery
- Preferred knowledge of social media and Microsoft Office
What We Do
Since 1959, North Suffolk Community Services has been on a mission to provide mental health services to individuals, and especially children, in relatively under-served surrounding communities. Today, our staff of 900+ assists families, children and individuals in 4 clinics, 38 residences and 74 programs. North Suffolk Community Services touches the lives of more than 10,000 people a year. To learn more about North Suffolk's services visit, http://northsuffolk.org https://www.facebook.com/NorthSuffolkOrg
