Program Director

Why Work for Gandara:

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

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

Salary: $66,000.00 to $68,000.00

Additional Benefits:

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

Job Title: Program Director

Work Location: Greater Springfield, Ma.

*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply 

*EOE M/F/D/V

*Union/Non-Union

Job Summary:

To provide leadership for the treatment team at the program, establishing open communication, support, and accountability among workers and consumers. To manage the day to day operations of the program which is designed to empower residents with the skills needed to achieve lasting recovery. The Program Director is accountable to the Senior Director, who is responsible for providing supervision and training. The Program Director is one who actively promotes the philosophy of the Rehabilitation and Supportive Services programs, and maintains a high level of commitment to the programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees center operations and administration
• Supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.
• Manage 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
• Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships
• Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences
• Keeping abreast of the national recovery movement and its impact on the recovery support center and its peers
• Educating the community on the impact of stigma of addiction
• Networking with the MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or related field preferred
• At least three years of experience in Human Services preferred working with adolescents
• Working understanding of Social Service Agencies and their functions
• Demonstrated ability to work with collaterals and above Social Service Agencies
• Past supervisory experience preferred
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records
• Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)

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.