What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager Addiction Medicine position at Ascension Recovery Services?
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN RECOVERY!
ABOUT US:
Thrive Now Recovery Centers in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services is dedicated to assisting individuals on their path to recovery from substance use disorders and related mental health challenges. Our detox and residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Iowa City will open in April 2025.
Our vision? To provide compassionate care, break down barriers, and empower individuals on their journey to recovery.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US:
- Purpose-Driven Work: Every decision you make directly impacts lives. You’re not just managing services; you’re offering hope and healing.
- Innovation: We’re open to fresh ideas, creative solutions, and disruptive approaches. We’re redefining the landscape with evidence-based practices, holistic care, and personalized solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals who share your commitment to excellence.
- Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary with great opportunities to earn performance-based incentives and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Unlimited Potential: As we grow, so will your career. This is your chance to build something lasting.
The Program & Resident Experience Manager will be responsible for supporting the Executive Director and program management team to oversee the daily operations of the program, ensuring that it is run efficiently and effectively while developing goals, strategies, and relationships to further the program mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program Development: Develop and implement program goals, objectives, and strategies in collaboration with the management team.
- Service Delivery: Ensure the smooth implementation of interventions and services designed to support individuals with substance use disorders.
- Staff Management: Lead and manage the Recovery Support Specialist Supervisor and their team, ensuring adherence to the approved treatment schedule.
- Facility Management: Oversee third-party vendor relationships and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for clients and staff.
- Client Rights: Uphold and enforce client rights as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
- External Collaboration: Partner with external organizations to leverage resources and enhance program effectiveness.
Resident Experience
- Identify and secure facilitators and locations for a variety of extracurricular therapeutic activities, including yoga, dietary workshops, nursing workshops, spiritual guidance, off-campus NA/AA meetings, equine/animal therapy, music therapy, LEADS, H&I, off-campus volunteer work, and more.
- Coordinate program activities by scheduling events, workshops, and support groups
- Collaborate with facilitators and locations to integrate activities into the weekly program schedule.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all facilitators and locations.
- Ensure all necessary materials are ordered and prepared for scheduled activities.
- Monitor the performance of facilitators and locations, addressing any concerns that arise.
Education, Experience, Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in a human services or business field, or 2 years of experience in Substance Use Disorder/Behavioral Health/Healthcare.
- 3 year of management/supervisory experience.
- Experience in the 12 Step Field and/or Dual Diagnosis treatment is strongly preferred.
- Valid driver’s license required.
Core Values - Promote and adhere to the workplace values of kindness, teamwork, empathy, integrity, excellence and mission
