Director of Recovery Corps

Role Overview

• Provide centralized training, coaching, and materials to AmeriCorps members, coaches, and in-state leaders to ensure fidelity to the Recovery Corps model.
• Develop and update training content, program materials, and coaching standards in alignment with program updates and organizational strategy.
• Equip state leaders with tools, resources, and technical expertise to support effective program implementation and communicate the value of Recovery Corps to partners and stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison for research studies and program innovations, ensuring smooth communication and integration of findings into practice.
• Collect and analyze implementation data, feedback, and observation results to identify gaps, inform program improvements, and assess feasibility of new strategies.
• Monitor external policy, legislation, and recovery trends to strategically position Recovery Corps within the national recovery landscape.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish national implementation targets and monitor trends across states.
• Support teams at all levels in using data to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to support revenue strategies, workforce development initiatives, and career pathway opportunities for members.
• Represent Recovery Corps as a content expert at meetings, conferences, and events.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in behavioral health, peer support, recovery services, related fields, or equivalent experience preferred
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), or Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC MN/ADCR-MN), or other state recognized credential in addiction counseling or peer recovery services required
• Motivational Interviewing trainer certification preferred
• 5 years of experience working directly with individuals in recovery settings or in peer-recovery roles
• Lived experience of recovery from substance-use disorder preferred
• Strong background in recovery work, including peer-support, an understanding of the addiction care continuum, and the variety of sites and settings within the continuum
• Experience collecting and analyzing participant outcome data, using data and research to improve participant outcomes
• Experience facilitating adult learners through training, coaching, supervision, and observation
• Experience creating and delivering training and evaluating its effectiveness
• Demonstrated leadership skills, characterized by proactive communication, the ability to build investment, delegate tasks, and positively influence others
• Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills, including ability to structure tasks, establish priorities, and meet deadlines independently
• Strong analytical skills and commitment to data-based decision-making: in-depth experience managing complex sets of data and developing effective metrics to predict and identify trends, patterns, efficiencies, and effectiveness of Ampact programs

Benefits

• Medical
• HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Life
• Disability
• PTO
• 401(k)