Program Coordinator needed in Arlington

Arlington VA

24 May, 2021

7:58 PM

Description

Are you looking for a satisfying work opportunity to help uplift adults with mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness issues in your community? Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) is currently searching for a part-time Program Coordinator in Northern Virginia. The Program Coordinator is supervised by the Senior Management Team and manages their assigned Center. The Program Coordinator must be a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist or must obtain their license nine months after beginning the position. The ideal candidate can start by June 1 to train with the outgoing Coordinator. RPSV provides key programs and services to help facilitate recovery in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. RPSV operates five program sites in the Northern Virginia area and supports ~9,000 individuals annually. RPSV uses a unique peer-based model approach to recovery. As such, individuals who have faced these issues personally and have recovered from them staff our centers. At RPSV, "we are those we serve". Through this model, program participants recover faster because of the empathetic, inspirational environment at our centers. Our ideal Program Coordinator will have their own lived experience in these areas and is in recovery as well. Other key attributes for the candidate in this role include: -empathy for those facing mental health, substance use, and homelessness issues -highly organized -has two or more years of management experience -has strong computer skills -is outgoing and supportive -has great communication skills -is comfortable with community outreach -has a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience to complete the duties of the job -has a Driver’s License in good standing ***For this position, it is critical that the team member is very communicative and shares information with senior management in a timely manner. Open communication is critical in this direct, hands-on, fast-paced human services environment. For more information about RPSV, please visit rpsva.org or see our video here: . Job">http://bit.ly/2pVSjlC. . Job">.... Type: Part-time Pay: $18.00 per hour COVID-19 considerations:RPSV follows safety guidelines including taking temperatures, masks wearing, and social distancing at all of its facilities.