Director - Eatontown, NJ at RWJBarnabas Health – Eatontown, New Jersey

Job Title: Director

Location: IFPR - Eatontown

Department Name: Grant Opioid Overdose Ocean

Req #: 0000234962

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The Director, Recovery Support Services, is responsible for the leadership, development, and oversight of the Peer Recovery Program. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed, and person-centered peer services across sites. The Director manages day-to-day operations, supervises a team of managers, ensures programmatic and clinical integrity, and advances program growth in alignment with agency strategy and funding opportunities. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of peer-led models and demonstrated leadership in program implementation, staff development, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field
• Supervisory experience
• SUD experience
• Experience in presenting and facilitating trainings and workshops for program
• Strong knowledge of recovery models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership in staff supervision, program development, and cross-sector collaboration
• Demonstrated experience working in substance use services, peer support programming, or recovery-oriented systems of care
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development/training, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Preferred:

• Master's degree

Scheduling Requirements:

• 8:00am - 4:00pm with evening availability
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Manage budget
• Develop referral workflows
• Facilitate monthly meetings
• Train staff on new best practices
• Ensure an effective transitional care mode
• Implement updated data collection procedures
• Directly supervise Peer Recovery Program Managers
• Coordinate with Human Resources on employee experience
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding sources
• Provide leadership and operational management of the Peer Recovery Program
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity, documentation compliance, and service quality
• Monitor program performance through key metrics, reporting dashboards, and outcome tracking
• Ensure that administrative and clinical support supervision work in tandem to support employees
• Ensure services are delivered in alignment with peer ethics, state regulations, and organizational policies
• Develop and implement quality improvement plans to address identified challenges and strengthen outcomes
• Partner with clinical leadership to ensure service coordination and integration within the broader continuum of care
• Develop and maintain program protocols and workflows to support timely, effective, and compassionate service delivery
• Identify opportunities for new partnerships, program expansion, and grant funding aligned with organizational mission and community needs
• Develop relationships with community-based organizations that provide recovery support services, including mobile health units, recovery housing networks, recovery support centers, and local organizations supporting social care needs
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Other Things to Know:
This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it’s not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities—and we’re looking for someone who’s flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• …and more!