Team Leader (SUD)

Description

Are you a great LEADER?  

As the Team Leader of the State Opioid Response (SOR) program, you’ll lead a team of Peer Recovery Specialists that are helping to support individuals that are impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD). You will be responsible for training the Peer Recovery Specialists to provide street outreach, harm reduction, coaching, mentoring, systems navigations and other outcome-oriented supports targeted to individuals impacted by Substance Use Disorder (SUD) as well as maintaining collaborative partnerships and positive relationships.  

Independent Living, Inc., is a progressive and dynamic cross-disability services organization and a leader in the provision of peer services in the Hudson Valley region. The Team Leader position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and/or New York Certified Peer Specialist Preferred. Minimum of one year of management/supervisory experience, preferred. Must have lived experience with substance use recovery either personally or through a family member or friend who has gone through recovery and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures individuals in the community have access to Recovery Support Services.
• Supervises a team of Recovery Peer Specialists while engaging with Community Partners.
• Oversees programmatic aspects of Independent Living’s State Opioid Response (SOR)program in the Mid-Hudson Valley Region. This includes leadership; monitoring ongoing progress; preparing reports in Foothold/Awards our Electronic Health care record system. 
• Train Recovery Peer Specialists on documenting in, and the proper use of Foothold/Awards.
• Network with other agency providers and community support services to maintain an integrated support system for persons with SUD.
• Upon completing the required training, train community members and participants in Narcan.
• Participate in the interview process for new Recovery Peer Specialists. 
• Assist with program coverage due to extended absences.
• The above list of responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive, other responsibilities and/or training may be assigned or required.

SHIFT:

• Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-6pm.

PAY RATE:

• $25.00/hr - $26.00/hr

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid holidays from the first day of employment

Requirements

• Certified Recovery Peer Advocate and/or New York Certified Peer Specialist Preferred.
• Minimum of one year of management/supervisory experience, preferred.
• Must have lived experience with substance use recovery either personally or through a family member or friend who has gone through recovery and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed. 
• High School diploma/equivalent.
• Two years of Recovery Coaching experience.
• Must complete approved advocacy training programs within the first six months of employment.
• Must have a working knowledge of the recovery process and be willing to promote multi-pathways to recovery.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ASL a plus.
• Must have lived experience with substance use recovery either personally or through a family member/loved one who has gone through recovery and be comfortable with self-disclosure as needed.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.
• Must have good time management skills and be self-directing, especially if there is any downtime.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver’s license and have reliable transportation.  

ILI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's race, religion, creed, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship or immigration status. arrest or conviction record or any other status protected by federal or state law.