Director of Recovery Education and Training

Friends of Recovery – New York Job Posting

Friends of Recovery – New York Friends of Recovery – New York (FOR-NY) is the only state-wide organization that works with local communities across the state to mobilize the recovery community to have their voices heard. FOR-NY is a non-profit organization whose mission is to demonstrate the power and promise of recovery from addictions and its value to individuals, families and communities throughout NYS and the nation. We actively seek to advance public policies and practices that promote and support recovery for all, with a motto of “Nothing About Us. Without Us.” We are committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce. Persons from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply.

DIRECTOR OF RECOVERY EDUCATION AND TRAINING

General Summary:
Under the general direction of Executive Director (ED), this position is responsible for providing development, planning, leadership, training delivery, evaluation management and coordination of all Friends of Recovery NY (inclusive of Youth Voices Matter, Rural Recovery) education and training programs. The Director of Education will assist in maintaining a continuous awareness of innovative recovery education and training programs which have proven successful, and are evidence-based, emerging best practices and practice-based. Individuals with lived experience, inclusive of family lived experience are the ideal candidate. This position is based in Albany. This is not a remote position.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervision
Weekly supervision, coaching and annual performance review for the Peer Recovery Support Specialist, and the Rural Recovery Director. In addition, responsible for review of time and attendance, approval of and reporting to the Chief of Operations, of all supervised staff time-off request in alignment with Friends of Recovery-New York (FOR-NY) employee handbook. Any deviations outside of FOR-NY formal employee structure will require approval from the Executive Director, i.e. change in permanent employee schedule, work -office, etc.

2. Training
Coordinates the development, scheduling, registration, recordkeeping and delivery of FOR-NY regional and statewide trainings inclusive of the following topics, but not limited to, and that are contracted in the OASAS scope of work; conscious that the contracted number of trainings may change per the contracted year* The trainings are listed below and are not limited to:

• Our Stories Have Power
• Science of Addiction
• Train the Trainers
• Peer Supervision
• Multiple Pathways
• Trauma-Informed

In addition, trainings are subject to change depending upon contractual needs.

3. Responsible for the oversight and support of the FOR-NY’s Best Practice Trainers to ensure training is aligned with recovery-oriented systems of care and recovery best practices.

4. Coordinates the development of the FOR-NY Family-to-Family Recovery Support Tool-Kit to be held on the FOR-NY website. The toolkit will be reviewed annually and include such items as: information on addiction and recovery; addiction warning signs; impact on individuals / families; NYS treatment options- describe what treatment consists of; tips for navigating and accessing the NYS treatment system; and tips for recovery supports for families.

5. Conduct at least (1) Community stakeholders to gather education and training needs. This can be conducted at one of the Peer Learning Collaborative.

6. Oversight and final review and approval of statewide communications of all upcoming FOR-NY, YVM and Rural Recovery trainings.

7. Education and Training Reporting

• Responsible for providing monthly education and trainings reports that provide a summary of education and training activities. In addition, responsible for the review of the reports of all direct-reports no later than the 5th of every month.
• Responsible for drafting of an annual education and training report document, that includes all of FOR-NY core trainings, YVM and Rural Recovery

8. Annual Recovery Conference Planning

• Assist in the coordination of the Statewide annual Recovery Conference Program Planning advisory committee to assist in the program agenda for the annual conference. This activity is demonstrated by review of the request of the proposals, review of the topics submitted, and assist in the final selection of the workshops. Assist the conference contracted planner in the development and delivery of the training certificates to conference participants
• Work to secure the necessary credits for the conference workshops i.e. NYCB, SW, CEU, etc.
• Education and Training Contractors

9. Responsible for the review of all BPT contracts and invoices to ensure accuracy

Preferred Education
U.S. citizen with graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or one
accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s Degree (or higher)
in Human Services or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications
Direct lived experience or family member experience in addiction prevention, harm reduction, recovery and/or treatment spaces is integral and imperative to a successful candidate and success in the role.
Qualifications and Experience

• Certification as a Recovery Coach (CARC), Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and/or similar Qualified Health Professional
• 5-7 years of human service experience, preferably with a not-for-profit, health-related or addiction organization.
• A proven commitment to the public health issues surrounding addiction and recovery.
• Demonstrated expertise in Word, Excel, Outlook, social media and websites.
• Strong relationship management and organizational skills.
• A self-directed manager with an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Previous supervision experience

This job description is subject to change at any time.
Title: Director of Recovery Education and Training
Classification: Exempt – not eligible for overtime
Salary Range: $75,000 – $80,000
Hours: 8 hours per day (Monday – Friday) with a 1 hour paid lunch
Supervisor: Executive Director
How to Apply: Submit cover letter and/or resume via email to: [email protected]