What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director position at Detroit Recovery Project?
Program Director
Are you ready to utilize your excellent leadership and communication skills? If so, join our team as we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Project Director to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project.
Who We Are:
Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.
Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:
What we’re looking for:
DRP is currently seeking a full-time Project Director. The Project Director is responsible for preparing interim and annual grant reports, and working closely with the Program Evaluator and program staff while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all grant stakeholders, including community partners, DRP staff, DRP Board of Directors and members of the community.
Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $60,000 per year and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a salaried-exempt role that is ineligible for overtime compensation.
The Ideal candidate will:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Are you ready to utilize your excellent leadership and communication skills? If so, join our team as we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Project Director to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project.
Who We Are:
Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for those with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.
Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:
- Health & Wellness
- Spirituality
- Employment
- Education/Training
- Family & Recovery Support
What we’re looking for:
DRP is currently seeking a full-time Project Director. The Project Director is responsible for preparing interim and annual grant reports, and working closely with the Program Evaluator and program staff while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all grant stakeholders, including community partners, DRP staff, DRP Board of Directors and members of the community.
Compensation: The starting pay rate for this position is $60,000 per year and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a salaried-exempt role that is ineligible for overtime compensation.
The Ideal candidate will:
- Thoroughly understand the terms and conditions of the program’s grants
- Attend meetings and conferences as required for assurance of current knowledge and competence
- Recruit, train, evaluate and provide direct supervision of program staff in conjunction with the Human Resources Department
- Maintain continuous assessment and provide ongoing feedback to staff regarding their performance
- Complete written performance evaluations for staff as required
- Ensure compliance with the grant agreement, and all applicable federal, state, and other regulations listed in the grant award
- Ensure adherence to protocols, policies, and procedures of DRP as well as the evidence-based intervention models for service planning and program implementation
- Maintain records in a suitable format for audits
- Provide supervision and guidance to the Project Coordinators
- Can work independently and as a team member
- Promote DRP’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders
- Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
- Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Completes other duties as requested or assigned
- Master’s degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, education, business or public health administration or related field.
- Valid & unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License
- Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills
- Administrative ability, experience in project coordination and supervision
- Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and action plans
- Strong organizational skills, including multitasking and time management
- Experience in project coordination and supervision
- Experience coordinating training schedules and managing classroom environment
- Experience in budget management and resource allocation
- Ability to lead and motivate teams, foster a positive work culture, and drive employee engagement
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and AdobePRO
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
- A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review
- Flexible scheduling-Excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available)
- Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with Company match
- EAP
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)
- HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Salary : $60,000