Director of Community-Based Recovery Initiatives

The Director of Community-Based Recovery Initiatives provides strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination for high-priority community initiatives and special projects led by the Recovery Services Bureau (RSB). This position will lead and coordinate complex, cross-program initiatives; oversee major funding opportunities and related deliverables; support the development and implementation of emerging community initiatives; and identify opportunities to strengthen and expand RSB services through external funding and partnerships.

What You Will Do

Provide leadership and coordination for high-priority RSB community initiatives and projects. Provide oversight and coordination of initiatives funded through Opioid Settlement Funds, COR grants, and other major funding opportunities. Support the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of strategic initiatives across RSB.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have significant experience leading complex projects, strategic initiatives, grants, programs, or organizational initiatives. Experience with grant development, funding opportunities, contract management, or externally funded initiatives is also preferred.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in public health, social work, public administration, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field
• Significant experience leading complex projects, strategic initiatives, grants, programs, or organizational initiatives
• Experience with grant development, funding opportunities, contract management, or externally funded initiatives
• Experience working in behavioral health, substance use services, public health, recovery services, or a related field
• Strong project management skills and the demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a complex organizational environment
• Ability to work effectively and build relationships with senior leadership, program staff, community partners, funders, and other stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop proposals, reports, presentations, and executive-level updates
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and lead initiatives from concept through implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, the social determinants of health, and inequities in health outcomes as well as strategies to advance racial justice and health equity
• Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues
• Prior experience working with local, state and/or federal government
• Ability to interact sensitively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socio-economic, educational and professional backgrounds
• Ability to develop and manage administrative policies and procedures that maximize effectiveness and efficiency of direct service programs
• Knowledge and experience of EEO, Diversity and ADA
• Able to follow directions and work harmoniously with staff
• Bilingual and bicultural skills desirable

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation assistance