What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Community Center Manager - New Haven position at Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)?
CCAR is looking for a full time Recovery Community Center Manager to manage the daily operations of the New Haven Recovery Community Center and coordinate recovery support services in the center.
The ideal person will be enthusiastic, extremely well organized and passionate in working closely with people in recovery.
CCAR offers a highly attractive compensation package that includes competitive wages, benefits, paid holidays and vacation time. A valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle required.
A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the daily operations of the recovery community center; ensuring a recovery-focused tone and culture.
• Provide individual support, system navigation for recoverees and their families, provide resources, referrals, answer phone calls and handle requests for assistance.
• Oversees the provision of peer recovery support services development, coordination, implementation and management at local level.
• Ensures that Telephone Recovery Support program operates efficiently in their recovery community center.
• Builds the local support service network through personal meetings, presentations, council/committee/Board membership, speaking engagements and other promotional/networking activities.
• Recruits volunteers; promotes recovery support services in their local community.
• Supervision.
• Schedules and implements recovery trainings and events in accordance with established requirements.
• Maintains data, writes reports and keeps pertinent and accurate records.
• Other duties as required
Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of successful and progressive experience in service/program delivery with a nonprofit organization.
• Minimum of two years in a supervisory/management capacity.
• Experience in outreach, networking, promotion and training.
• Strong customer service ethic.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Computer skills and current technology experience.
• Knowledge about addiction recovery a plus.
• Cross-cultural skills, and experience with culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with CCAR projects and services preferred.
How to apply:
The Recovery Community Center Manager is a full time exempt (35 hour/week) position with occasional evenings required. A cover letter highlighting your interest and experience is required. Submit cover letter and resume by clicking "apply" button or by fax 860-244-2228 or mail to CCAR, Attn: Human Resources, 75 Charter Oak Avenue Building 1 Suite 305, Hartford, CT 06106 no later than Friday, February 16.
Note: A cover letter is required. Resumes without cover letter will not be considered.