Assistant Program Director - Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR)

Description

The MA Organization for Addiction Recovery (MOAR) is the statewide voice of recovery and ensures that recovery services are valued and available to everyone throughout the Commonwealth. We are seeking a motivated, skilled, and committed Assistant Program Director with a deep commitment and working knowledge of the recovery community. 

We pride ourselves on being a Recovery Supportive Workplace that is CORI friendly and greatly values the lived experience that many of our staff bring to our work.  We believe that the workplace should offer you a place to make a difference, do meaningful work, and be valued. 

The MOAR Assistant Program Director is responsible for the training, supervision, and mentorship of the Regional Coordinators. The Assistant Program Director will be responsible for implementing MOAR’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategic initiatives and will provide a high level of diversity, equity and inclusion supports and trainings to all MOAR staff.

We ask that you please submit a cover letter detailing your experience and/or lived experience in recovery.

What You Will Be Doing To Make a Difference in the Lives of Others in Recovery...

Management

· Create and maintain the New Hire Onboarding video and training 

· Conduct regular supervision with Regional Coordinators 

· Ensure submission of weekly reports and tracking for data collection 

· Provide regional support and coverage, as needed

· Responsible for managing a centralized calendar for Regional Coordinators and MOAR programs 

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

· Establish strategic plan with goals with current DEI team

· Organize, oversee and be responsible for ensuring monthly roundtable discussions take place, facilitate as needed 

· Manage and promote monthly Speaker Series

· Provide support and resources to staff and assist with developing external trainings

· Lead DEI related initiatives 

Reporting

· Collect and compile data for reporting requirements

· Submit quarterly reports to DPH

· Monitor compliance with contract requirements

Events

· Ensure that all MOAR events are operationalized 

· Provide administrative, fiscal, and direct support to all MOAR functions

Advocacy

· Collaborate on initiatives that focus on addressing stigma and bias (

· Assist in developing a calendar of advocacy opportunities and events

Education (SOAR)

· Responsible for coordinating the Speaking Out for Addiction Recovery (SOAR) program, a statewide network of Recovery Centered Organizations (RCOs) and peer recovery support centers (PRSCs)

· Overseeing and co-facilitating the quarterly regional meetings to create a cohesive message across the state, filling in as needed

· Project management of the annual bootcamp and summit

· Facilitating various peer support groups

Bay State Community Services (BSCS)/MOAR recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment

Important Health and Wellness Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

Eye-Med Vision Benefits

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Requirements

Qualifications

• Lived Experience in Sustained Recovery required
• Minimum of 2 years Supervisory Experience 
• Experience with Project Management and Operations
• Familiarity with Program Implementation Processes
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis, tracking, and outcomes
• Strong technology skills
• Ability to make collaborative decisions
• Training in business management, spreadsheets, and budgeting

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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