Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Job Title: Assistant Program Director

Work Location: Hyannis, MA

• Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

• EOE M/F/D/V

• Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

Responsible in assist the program director in the development and operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance use disorder. Resume the role of program director, as the director is absent. Assist the Director in manages all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines. Overseeing data collection and submission of reports. The assistant director also support in overseeing data collection and submission of reports, supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with program director
• Work with the center’s budget
• Assist in supervision with staff
• Conduct staff’s evaluations.
• Manage center during early evening and weekend schedule including operations, ensuring center is open, clean and equipment is in good working order.
• Ensure that program files are up to date.
• Maintain constant communication with Program Director regarding the status of personnel and programs.
• Overseeing the outreach conducted by staff and peer leader.
• Provide supported referrals to members.
• Manage peer directed social events
• Assist Program Director in other responsibilities as needed and requested. Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships
• Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences

The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training