Substance Use Program Coordinator

Job Title: Substance Use Program Coordinator

Home Office: Union County Office (UCO)

Area of Focus: Behavioral Health

Program(s):Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) provides those impacted by substance misuse and their families with intervention, recovery support, and treatment services that focus on the unique needs of the individual and the community.; Supplies, Access, Facilitation, and Education program (SAFE) is a harm reduction initiative operating under the Substance Use program (SUPR) and within the broader Behavioral Health framework. It is designed to support vulnerable individuals in the service area by reducing the negative consequences of substance use through trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive outreach.; Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success (SPF-PFS): The SPF program focuses on preventing and reducing substance use among pregnant individuals, emerging adults, and families involved in child-welfare by strengthening community capacity, promoting evidence-based prevention strategies, and addressing risk factors related to substance misuse. The program emphasizes data-driven planning, community partnerships, substance use education, and the development of sustainable prevention systems across the region. Building Recovery through Integrated, Digital, and Geographic Equity (BRIDGE) provides telehealth-based substance use prevention, treatment, harm reduction, recovery support, and peer services to improve access for individuals in rural communities.

Immediate Supervisor: SUPR/SAFE Program Coordinator - Melissa Brown

Supervises: Peer Recovery Support Specialists (SAFE, SPF, SUPR)

Hours of Work: Full-time 40 hours per week. Afterhours on-call rotation required.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or a closely related field required. Qualifies as a s Mental Health Professional (MHP). Three (3) years of experience in prevention or community-based programming preferred. Experience coordinating grant-funded projects, coalitions, or multi-sector initiatives preferred.

Skills & Knowledge: Employee must demonstrate strong knowledge of substance use prevention and early intervention frameworks, including SAMHSA’s Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and the Institute of Medicine’s prevention model. They should possess a solid understanding of evidence-based screening tools such as SBIRT, CRAFFT, SURP-P, and ACEs/BCEs, as well as strategies that enhance family resilience and reduce stigma around substance use. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating multi-sector collaborations and facilitating coalitions that engage schools, healthcare providers, child welfare agencies, and community organizations in prevention initiatives. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required for effective stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and written documentation. The Program Manager should also bring a commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented practices, along with the ability to foster teamwork, inclusion, and community engagement.

Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age; maintains a valid driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance; maintain First Aid & CPR certification; must complete required registry clearances and criminal fingerprint background checks; travel to all agency sites when appropriate; schedules evening / or weekend hours as necessary; participates in 24-hour crisis rotation.

Leadership Role & Expectations: The Substance Use Program Coordinator is a member of the Behavioral Health leadership team and is expected to provide strategic leadership, foster collaboration, and promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous quality improvement. This position leads assigned prevention, early intervention, recovery, and harm reduction initiatives by ensuring programs are implemented with fidelity, achieve measurable outcomes, and comply with all grant, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. The Program Coordinator provides effective supervision, coaching, and professional development to assigned staff while fostering an environment of respect, teamwork, and shared accountability.

This position builds and sustains strong partnerships with community stakeholders, schools, healthcare providers, government agencies, coalition members, and other organizations to strengthen the continuum of prevention, treatment, and recovery services throughout the region. The Program Coordinator serves as an ambassador for Arrowleaf by representing the agency with professionalism, integrity, and credibility in all community engagements, public presentations, and collaborative initiatives.

The Substance Use Program Coordinator is expected to demonstrate sound judgment, ethical decision-making, and strong organizational leadership while managing multiple grant-funded programs, competing priorities, and complex community initiatives. This role utilizes data to guide decision-making, evaluates program effectiveness, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements strategies that enhance service delivery and community impact. The Program Coordinator promotes evidence-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented practices while ensuring staff and community partners uphold these principles.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Benefit Package

Salary Range: $52,324 - $72,179 (salary is dependent on education level and credentials)