Program Director | Westfield Peer Recovery Center

Gandara Center; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan 403(b)

Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid holidays

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

A regional recovery support organization is seeking a Program Director to manage its Westfield Peer Recovery Center. The Director will oversee operations, supervise staff and volunteers, and implement programs that support individuals in recovery from substance use. Candidates should have significant recovery experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a supportive community. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $55,000 per year along with a comprehensive benefits package including insurances and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of solid recovery experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversees center operations and administration.
• Supervises staff and volunteers.
• Manages peer supports and activities.

Skills

Recovery experience

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Community building

Job description

Program Director | Westfield Peer Recovery Center

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Job Summary

We're looking for a Program Director to oversee our Plymouth Recovery Center. The Program Director is responsible for the development, management, 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. The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long‑term recovery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees center operations and administration.
• Supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.
• Manages all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines.
• Oversees strategic planning, project development, and implementation.
• Oversees data collection and submission of reports.
• Assists with budget development and fiscal management.
• Assists with grant writing as needed.
• Engages community and key stakeholder partnerships.
• Represents center at local and statewide meetings and conferences.
• Stays abreast of the national recovery movement and its impact on the recovery support center and its peers.
• Educates the community on the impact of the stigma of addiction.
• Networks with MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery).

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of solid recovery experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Managerial experience.
• Knowledge of community building and planning.
• Proven critical thinking, leadership, and organization skills.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Benefits

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

Additional Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Culturally Diverse population
• Clinical Licensing Support

Salary

Salary: $55,000 a year

Work Location

Westfield, MA

Employment Type and Status

Full-time

EEO Statement

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.