Recovery Services Coordinator

Recovery Services Coordinator

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Recovery Services Coordinator in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Division of Harm Reduction and Recovery Support Services to serve as the primary liaison between youth and young adult initiatives and recovery community outreach centers (RCOCs).

The selected candidate should have strong project 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:

• Oversee day-to-day tasks under youth and young adult initiatives
• Direct oversight of RCOC Youth Service Expansion sites
• Coordination between Youth Clubhouses and RCOCs
• Provide technical assistance and training to providers
• Assist with data oversight, performance monitoring, and outcome evaluation
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings, learning collaboratives and office hours.
• Present as a subject matter expert providing information at meetings, conferences and other stakeholder engagement activities.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including interagency partners, to advance project objectives and ensure coordinated service delivery
• Develop tools, resources, guidance documents and educational materials to support the implementation and expansion of the Recovery Community Outreach Center (RCOC) Youth Expansion project.
• Participate in the development of other youth/young adult recovery initiatives as deemed appropriate.
• Travel: 40%

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR
• Associate's degree and 5 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR
• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR
• Master's degree and 2 years of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR
• D. and 1 year of full-time professional experience in a substance use disorder (SUD), health, or mental health field; OR
• D.
• 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:

• 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 . 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.