Peer Recovery Services Program Manager

Advocacy Unlimited, Inc.
Rocky Hill, CT, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$52,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
Spanish
Job source

Tech stack

Mailing List Electronic Filing System Office365

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Advocacy Unlimited, Inc. offers holistic, peer-led, education, advocacy, and support in the areas of mental health, addiction, and trauma recovery. We believe all people have the innate capacity to create a life of self-defined purpose beyond a psychiatric diagnosis and addiction histories. To learn more, please go to www.advocacyunlimited.org.

The Peer Recovery Services (PRS) Program Manager is responsible for supporting the success and advancement of the PRS Program along with overseeing the daily operations of the Peer Recovery Community Center. This role involves supporting all PRS programs in alignment with the principles of cultural humility, gender affirming, trauma responsive, recovery-oriented, inclusive, peer-led, and holistic. It is expected that team members prioritize the lived experiences of all participants, while considering the collective care of the community we are funded to serve.

The Program Manager will manage day-to-day operations Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills are essential, as the role requires balancing administrative responsibilities with direct engagement with community.

FULL-TIME EXEMPT EMPLOYMENT:

37.5 regularly scheduled hours per week, annual salary of $52,000, and a 180-day introductory period with Performance Evaluation at the conclusion of this period. Inclusive of benefits outlined in the Advocacy Unlimited Personnel Handbook.

Reports to: Director of Peer Recovery Services, * Assist the PRS Director with documentation, reporting, service agreements, invoicing, and program records.

  • Ensure PRS program records are up to date and maintain the electronic filing system for contractual deliverables.
  • Oversee daily operations of the Peer Recovery Community Center (PRCC), including opening/closing, greeting guests, and ensuring spaces are organized and welcoming (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm).
  • Manage PRS and PRCC logistics supply ordering
  • Creating and maintaining a digital course catalogue
  • Manage shared use spaces and training space reservations, and assist with setup/breakdown for programming.
  • Organize PRS outreach events in collaboration with program staff, , including community tabling events and presentations to community partners and organizations.
  • Assist with receiving and organizing RSS applications.
  • Maintain up to date and accurate records of all work-related activities.
  • Meet all internal accountability standards.
  • Attend team meetings and trainings
  • Ensure program flyers and promotional materials are current, with copies available for community members and team members.
  • Direct all calls received on the main Advocacy Unlimited number, check voice messages, and maintain records.
  • Manage the AU general email, respond as appropriate, and direct emails to respective teams.
  • Co-chair the Safety Committee and maintain records.
  • Search job boards weekly for open peer specialist job descriptions and forward them to the Communications &

Marketing Specialist.

  • Assist the Communication and Marketing Specialist with mailings
  • Maintain mailing lists
  • Complete day-to-day administrative support as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have a valid Certified Recovery Specialist certification?, Do you have experience in Teamwork?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study, or equivalent work experience

  • Certified Recovery Support Specialist, or eligible for certification
  • Minimum 3-years clerical experience required
  • Bilingual, Spanish speaking preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Personal experience overcoming challenges related to mental health, addiction, and/or trauma.
  • Motivated to advance collaborative decision making and collective accountability
  • Ability to think strategically, creatively solve problems, exercise good judgment and lead
  • Demonstrated experience in program development and management.
  • Demonstrates leadership by example to support both the organization and the community served.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must have a clean driving record, up to date Motor Vehicle Insurance and Driver’s License
  • Must have a reliable vehicle for statewide travel
  • Recovery-oriented, flexible, culturally sensitive, and strong communicator
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365; able to learn new systems
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects independently
  • Personal experience with mental health, addiction, and/or trauma recovery
  • Strong problem-solving, judgment, and strategic thinking skills
  • Leadership experience in program development and management
  • Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle, and current insurance for statewide travel

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Referral program
  • 403(b) matching
  • Professional development assistance
  • 403(b)
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off, * 403(b)
  • 403(b) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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