AFC Seeks Program Director

Program Director

Organizational Overview:

For more than 35 years Acadia Family Center has provided substance use services to meet the needs of the residents and communities of Mount Desert Island from our office in Southwest Harbor, ME. AFC’s mission is to support and convene the community to prevent and recover from substance use disorders, and its vision is of a welcoming place for everyone in the community to build meaningful peer connections, strengthen healthy coping skills, and find joy in a substance-free environment.

Since its inception, AFC has been an indispensable community service organization with a focus on substance use and related mental health disorders, with a broad conception of the scope of activities necessary to address these issues – including recovery, treatment, public education, prevention programs. AFC is committed to ensuring the communities of Mount Desert Island have the resources necessary to be healthy and resilient.

AFC is seeking an energetic Program Director to develop, direct, and grow substance use recovery, prevention, and education programs at our well-respected nonprofit. The Program Director is a new position and will have the exciting opportunity to work with the Executive Director to: develop an array of programs and services to support people in all stages of recovery and their families, friends, and allies; provide youths and their parents/caregivers with the healthy coping skills necessary to prevent substance use; and engage the community to identify local challenges and help to develop, implement, and continually improve solutions.

Position Summary:

The Program Director develops, manages and oversees the daily operations of the substance use recovery, prevention and education programs of Acadia Family Center. The Program Director is responsible for delivering high quality services to all program participants and assuring a supportive and stigma-free tone and culture. The Program Director is charged with building community partnerships and relationships to support AFC’s programs and to help address the overall challenges of substance use in the community. The Program Director is responsible for the collection and reporting of accurate data regarding program participation and outcomes. The Program Director contributes to the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies, and practices that support the mission of AFC.

FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development, implementation and management of quality programs, including recovery community activities, peer support, youth prevention and education, and general substance use awareness

• Responsible for the daily operations of AFC’s peer recovery support services and youth prevention and education programs, ensuring a supportive tone and culture and serving as a positive leader and role model

• Identify and support community partnerships, including schools, to include trainings on substance use prevention and education, parent education and recovery relationships

• Build the local recovery support and prevention service networks through meetings, presentations, committee membership, speaking engagements and other promotional and networking activities

• Provide oversight and logistical support for community peer support groups at AFC by establishing schedules, completing rental agreements, and serving as a liaison

• Coordinate, schedule and increase engagement in facilitated youth recovery, prevention, and education groups

• Provide individual support, system navigation for people in recovery and their families, provide resources, referrals, and requests for assistance

• Help orient and train new staff and volunteers on mission, values, and program policies and procedures

• Utilize electronic data platforms to manage record-keeping and reporting, ensuring accurate, organized data and outcomes reports and, together with the Executive Director, use data and participant feedback to help make meaningful decisions and program improvements

• Participate in the development and implementation of organizational strategies, policies and practices, and assure adherence by staff and volunteers

• Participate in local collaborative meetings and projects, representing AFC’s mission, programs, and goals

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Peer Recovery Coach

Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years in supervisory or management position within a nonprofit setting, strongly prefer experience with a substance use services organization.

• Bachelor's degree or higher required, with background in substance use counseling, social services, human services, or a related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience in networking, promotion, and training

• Creative, open-minded and flexible, meeting the ever-growing and changing environment of substance use services

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, as well as to the big picture and goals

• Demonstrated interest in learning and promoting recovery support and substance use prevention concepts and best practices

• Demonstrated ability to implement, oversee, and enforce program policies and procedures

• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Work Schedule:

This is a 32-hour per week, full-time position. Flexible hours with occasional evenings and weekends. Potential for hybrid work environment. Occasional travel on Mount Desert Island and in Maine required.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range $60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits include generous paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement contribution

Application process:

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter stating why you are interested in the Program Director’s position and how your qualifications and experience make you the right choice to join AFC. Email the documents as a single file to info@acadiafamilycenter.org by Jan. 31, 2023.