Recovery Community Center Manager

Advocacy Unlimited., Inc.; New London (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Connecticut seeks a full-time Recovery Community Center Manager to oversee operations and coordinate recovery support services. The ideal candidate will be organized and passionate about assisting those in recovery, requiring relevant experience in management and nonprofit services.

Benefits

Attractive compensation package

Benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in service/program delivery with a nonprofit.
• Two years in a supervisory/management capacity.
• Knowledge about addiction recovery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the recovery community center.
• Provide individual support and system navigation.
• Recruit volunteers and promote recovery support services.

Skills

Customer service ethic

Cross-cultural skills

Networking

Outreach

Communication

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

CCAR is looking for a full-time Recovery Community Center Manager to manage the daily operations of the New London Recovery Community Center and coordinate recovery support services.The ideal person will be enthusiastic, extremely well organized, and passionate about 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 a reliable vehicle are 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 the local level.
• Ensures that Telephone Recovery Support program operates efficiently in the 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.

As a peer run organization, our staff uses their direct lived experience navigating mental health, addiction, and trauma to promote individual growth, human rights, and systems transformation. We believe that everyone has the inner capacity to heal, grow, and change. Our team envisions a world in which everyone – regardless of socio-economic status or psychiatric/addiction histories – has space to be seen, heard, and valued.