Assistant Program Director - Recovery Education Collaborative

Bay State Community Services, Inc.; Braintree (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

35 days PTO

Job summary

Bay State Community Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Program Director to support REC operations and the Program Director. You will manage the Recovery Coach Learning Collaborative, support facilitators, and ensure smooth delivery of trainings and technical assistance across Massachusetts.

The role requires lived recovery experience, relevant education, and supervision experience, with a hybrid work arrangement and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Lived experience in recovery from Substance Use Disorder.
• Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Possess training and experience to qualify for CARC.
• 2+ years’ experience providing peer support.
• 2+ years’ experience supervising Recovery Coaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Recovery Community Learning Collaborative (RCLC).
• Supervise the team of RCLC Regional Coordinators.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
• Develop a calendar that meets the needs of the peer workforce.
• Support facilitators and participants with our online learning platform (registration, troubleshooting, certificates).
• Respond to program emails and phone inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Contribute to quarterly newsletter and help manage social media and outreach with the communications team.
• Provide day-of support and quality assurance during active trainings.

Skills

Lived recovery experience

Strong organizational skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Document management

Effective communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor Degree

CARC qualification

Tools

MS Office 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Zoom

Access

Google Forms

Doodle Polls

Canva

Job description

About Us

The Recovery Education Collaborative (REC) is a statewide initiative funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Our mission is to support the development and advancement of the peer recovery workforce through required training, continuing education, and technical assistance. We work in close partnership with recovery coaches, facilitators, and organizations across the Commonwealth.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

About Us

The Recovery Education Collaborative (REC) is a statewide initiative funded by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Our mission is to support the development and advancement of the peer recovery workforce through required training, continuing education, and technical assistance. We work in close partnership with recovery coaches, facilitators, and organizations across the Commonwealth.

About The Role

We’re looking for a dynamic and organized Assistant Program Director to join our team. This person will support the overall operations of the REC and the Program Director. The role involves managing the Recovery Coach Learning Collaborative, supporting facilitators, and ensuring smooth delivery of training’s and technical assistance across the state. In order to be considered for this position, please upload a copy of your resume AND a personal statement describing your lived experience in recovery.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate the Recovery Community Learning Collaborative (RCLC)
• Supervise the team of RCLC Regional Coordinators
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
• Develop a calendar that meets the needs of the peer workforce
• Support facilitators and participants with our online learning platform (e.g., registration, troubleshooting, certificates)
• Respond to program emails and phone inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Contribute to our quarterly newsletter and help manage social media and outreach efforts with our communications team
• Provide day-of support and quality assurance during active trainings

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
• Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
• Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Additional Details

• This role is hybrid, with some in-person meetings and events across Massachusetts.
• Occasional evenings or weekends may be required for community events.
• We value cultural humility and are committed to equity in all aspects of our work.
• Regular supervision, feedback, and professional development opportunities are built into the role.

Requirements

• Lived experience in recovery from Substance Use Disorder
• Associates or Bachelor Degree preferred
• Possess training and experience to qualify for CARC
• 2-years’ experience providing peer support
• 2-years’ experience supervising Recovery Coaches
• Exceptional computer skills including MS Office 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook,
• PowerPoint, Zoom, Access, Google Forms, Doodle Polls & Canva
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage projects independently
• Experience with document management and organization
• Ability to work effectively in a team

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.

Contact Information

[e-mail]

857-374-5669

Salary Description

$65k-75k