FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $56,100 - $60,000 Personalized salary reflecting your related experience and academic/credentialed background.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Program Director is responsible for the administration of the Recovery Community. This includes the day-to-day management of all program operations, organization and direction of daily program activities, administrative supervision of all program staff, and assurance of program compliance with regulatory and agency guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the oversight of the Recovery Community and WNY Peer Workforce Development Center teams. Supervisory responsibilities of these direct reports include consistent coaching, feedback, & development, review & approval of timecards, and completing performance reviews & development plans.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in development of program budget.
• Monitors and manages program operation to assure delivery of services within contracted levels in accordance with available resources.
• Provides personnel management, administration of personnel policies, staff and student meetings and supervision, staff evaluations, recruitment of staff and related functions.
• Assures maintenance of physical plant and compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Maintains program activities in compliance with BestSelf Behavioral Health , Erie County, New York State, and/or other regulatory agencies.
• Assures completion and accuracy of all statistical, attendance and other reports.
• Coordinates program's relationship with other agencies and community resources.
• Assures accuracy of all record keeping including client chart documentation.
• Participates in all relevant agency meetings and committees.
• Maintains collaborative relationship with partner agency, Prevention Focus.
• Oversees Advisory Committee recruitment and monthly meetings.
• Develops and assures implementation of treatment team meetings.
• Leads team in formulation of program content based on client needs.
• Directs community outreach activities.
• Completes all trainings required by the agency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• OMH Certified Peer Specialist or OASAS Certified Peer Advocate certification required (OASAS Certification Preferred)
• Master's Degree and QHP certification in a field specified by NYS OASAS or CASAC degree and at least three years of relevant direct service experience, including one year of supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field or CASAC credential, and seven years relevant direct service experience, including at least two years of supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Must have knowledge of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) diagnosis, treatment and practice
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant community resources and SUD treatment system structure.
• The ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Strong communication, empathy, and advocacy skills.
• Valid NYS Driver's License.
• Must have accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire and send certification of completion to Human Resources.
• Must maintain active NYS Defensive Driving course every 3 years and send a copy of the new certification of completion upon expiration.
• Must maintain valid vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance cards and send updated copies to Human Resources upon expiration.

Benefits include:

• Multiple health insurance options
• Employee referral bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Clinical license renewal reimbursement
• Generous paid time