Recovery Director

Position:  Full-time 40 hours a week on campus

Reports to:  Executive Director (ED) 

About Raleigh Dream Center

Raleigh Dream Center (RDC) is a Christian nonprofit that exists to bring hope and restoration through the message of the Gospel for the people in our community. Since 2014, we have been committed to meeting people at their point of need through outreach and residential programs that address food insecurity, homelessness, addiction recovery, and more. Our team leads boldly through humility, are passionate about people and always find a way. We are looking for someone who shares that heart and brings excellence to help us steward our resources well to continue reaching more and restoring more.

Principal Objectives:

• Lead RDC's Dream Center Discipleship (DCD) Recovery Program to ensure program participants are discipled in a healthy environment to grow in their walk with Christ and experience victory over addiction. 


• Scale and build the program to accommodate the growing needs of the ministry, and to support the overall vision of operating a fully functioning Dream Center facility with the potential of having participants in dorm style housing.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily program and manage all details relating to the DCD program. This includes, but is not limited to:
  
  
  
  • Classroom material (curriculum, Bible study tools, 12 step studies, etc…)
  
  
  • Managing the physical needs of the disciples (food, clothing, transportation, etc…)
  
  
  • Overseeing weekly/monthly schedules for the program including class time, chapels, service opportunities, meals, outings, personal development, healthy habits. 
  
  
  
  


• Develop a 2nd and 3rd year options for additional support for graduates of the Discipleship program who would benefit from additional support. 

• Work closely with ED on strategic planning, helping develop quarterly and annual goals to achieve the vision. This includes managing the staff within your department and keeping them accountable to achieving the goals. 


• Prepare and submit an annual operational budget to the ED and Board of Directors for review and approval, manage effectively within this budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered. 


• Evaluate progress against goals (VTO) for the organization. This includes projecting growth for supplies, staffing needs, vehicles needed, and more.


• Prepare monthly ministry reports for the ED and the BOD.

• Provide effective and inspiring leadership, as well as stewardship of RDC by being actively involved and aware of all activities within the DCD program. 


• Communicate regularly with your program coordinators and support staff on expectations and tasks and give them opportunities to give feedback on operations.


• Lead weekly department meetings and give performance reviews for all direct reports.


• Actively pursue external partnerships to provide additional resources for the support of the program. 


• Help develop and implement the use of communication and task management software (Slack, Asana, case management software, etc). Work with your staff to maximize the use of these tools to benefit the organization.

Other Responsibilities:

• Attend staff outings, events and training as needed.

• Be the “promoter and educator” of DCD to the public and potential partners.

• Assist any staff with tasks as needed that are not unethical or unbiblical, with a servant’s heart and an attitude that promotes unity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, counseling or related field


• Knowledge of or lived experience with addiction recovery


• Minimum of three years experience in a supervisory role


• Experience with problem solving, conflict resolution and crisis management


• Familiarity in computer use and case management software


• Excellent time-management and organizational skills


• Competent in professional reporting and communication