Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Office of Substance Use Disorder Initiatives, the Recovery Support Program Specialist will oversee the development and on-going coordination of Recovery Support Services under the department statewide.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• The position requires the qualified candidate to provide guidance, consultation and technical assistance to regions and service providers to ensure program quality.
• Analyze the operational impact of legislative and executive initiatives. – Prepare, implement, and monitor contract deliverables.
• Represent the agency to outside entities.
• Work with the Director of Treatment Services and the Director of Office of Recovery Transformation to develop and implement goals and plans to accomplish department objectives as related to specific legislative agendas on addiction and recovery.
• Work to ensure that external partners contracted with to provide TA and or trainings align with department goals and objectives as it relates to addiction and recovery.

Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours (60 semester hours) at an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years experience required at the lower level Planner 2 (GSP051) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Two years of experience of working with adult/adolescent in recovery or working toward recovery lifestyle from the use substance use disorders and/or serious emotional disturbance.
• Can be a CARES certified (Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist), but not a requirement.