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Job Description
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Youth and Young Adult Recovery Services Supervisor Salary Grade 25: $90,717- $103,088 The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Youth and Young Adult Recovery Services Supervisor in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Division of Harm Reduction and Recovery Support Services to be responsible for strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination of all OASAS-funded young adult recovery residences, youth clubhouses, and youth services at Recovery Community Outreach Centers, as well as any future OASAS initiatives related to youth-focused recovery support services across NYS. The selected candidate should have strong management, writing, and oral communication skills; ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders; and ability to work independently and as part of a team. The selected candidate must have the ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment with changing needs and priorities; and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and/or PowerPoint. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Strategic planning and expansion of youth and young adult recovery services infrastructure Development of statewide guidance, standards, policies and procedures Data oversight, performance monitoring, and outcome evaluation Interagency and cross-system collaboration and meeting attendance Direct oversight of additional youth and young adult/recovery initiatives Supervision of youth-focused staff within the Division of Harm Reduction & Recovery Support Services Represent the agency at statewide meetings, conferences and collaborative forums, providing subject matter expertise on recovery support services and related initiatives Provide strategic leadership in fostering a cohesive, high-performing team environment that promotes collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. Develop, strengthen and maintain partnerships with governmental agencies, community-based organizations, recovery community organizations and other stakeholders to expand access to youth/young adult recovery supports. Serve as a member of the Bureau of Recovery and Social Needs leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development and programmatic decision-making.
Travel:
20%
Minimum Qualifications:
8 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR Associate's degree with 6 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR Bachelor's degree with 4 years of professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR Master's degree with 3 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR D. with 2 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR D. with 1 year of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health or mental health field. Candidates must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter.
Preferred Qualifications :
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in public health, public administration, sociology, psychology or related field. Demonstrated experience implementing projects of similar size and complexity is desirable, including examples of projects and references who can speak to the success of those projects. Experience working in culturally diverse communities is an asset.
Location:
1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203
Sponsorship Policy:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OASAS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
To Apply:
Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered. The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41
