Victory Programs
Program Manager – Jamaica Plain Recovery Center
The Program Manager supports the Program Director in managing day‑to‑day programming. The Program Manager reports to the Program Director for support and supervision.
Location The Jamaica Plain Recovery Center is a recovery‑oriented sanctuary delivering peer‑to‑peer recovery support services in a safe, supportive healing space.
Essential Functions
Develop, with the Program Director, ongoing volunteer and peer leader recruitment, orientation and skills development.
Coordinate and develop recovery coach programming; monitor activities to ensure they meet members’ needs and the center’s objectives.
Ensure programming and activities are developed with members’ input and engagement and include multiple pathways to recovery.
Collaborate with Outreach and Engagement Specialists to provide community outreach, increase center membership, and make programming accessible and engaging.
Partner with community organizations, treatment and recovery providers, coalitions, career and employment/housing orgs, and criminal justice departments to promote the center, advocate for recovery, and link members to resources.
Work collaboratively with staff and peers to promote the shared philosophy that recovery is maintained in the community, respecting each individual’s recovery pathway.
Attend supervision with the Program Director or their designee.
Enforce all Victory Programs policies and procedures.
Ensure adequate staff coverage and provide milieu coverage as needed.
Act in accordance with Victory Programs Standards of Excellence & Philosophy Care, maintaining professional ethics, boundaries, client confidentiality and a strength‑based perspective.
Non‑Essential Functions
Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops and rallies as requested.
Represent the program(s) to the community and designated funders.
Participate and support agency events: program holiday events, State House rallies, fundraising and advocacy events, HIV/AIDS rally and walk, and other functions.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated understanding and belief in the recovery process and the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model.
Knowledge of multiple recovery support systems, including 12‑step, faith‑based groups, harm reduction services, SMART Recovery, Life Ring, and direct service provision.
Willingness to share personal experiences of living with substance use/recovery to educate and provide support.
Certified CPR (may be obtained upon hire).
Completed TB screening (may be obtained upon hire).
Three work‑related professional references; at least two from a manager or supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification and completion of Recovery Coach Supervision within 6 months of hire.
Integrity, compassion and ability to foster a culture of mission, trust, respect and accountability.
Cultural awareness and competency; ability to work effectively with diverse staff and members.
Familiarity with social media platforms.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Position Type & Compensation Full‑time (40 hours/week) Monday–Friday 10 am–6 pm or 12 pm–8 pm; Saturdays as needed. Exempt. On‑site.
Annual salary: $58,520.
About Victory Programs Victory Programs values a diverse workforce and strives to create welcoming, inclusive, accessible environments for employees and the people we serve. With over 45 years of experience, we provide shelter, sustenance, recovery and professional support to individuals and families dealing with homelessness, substance use, mental health, and HIV/AIDS. Our team of more than 300 staff works across 30+ programs to develop creative, safe solutions for our clients.
Benefits 75 % health and 25 % dental employer premium contribution, 100 % employer‑paid disability and life insurance. Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, personal time and holidays. Upon hire, staff receive up to 4 personal days, 160 sick hours, 10 holidays and 3 ½ weeks of vacation (adjusted for full‑time/part‑time status).
Victory Programs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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Location The Jamaica Plain Recovery Center is a recovery‑oriented sanctuary delivering peer‑to‑peer recovery support services in a safe, supportive healing space.
Essential Functions
Develop, with the Program Director, ongoing volunteer and peer leader recruitment, orientation and skills development.
Coordinate and develop recovery coach programming; monitor activities to ensure they meet members’ needs and the center’s objectives.
Ensure programming and activities are developed with members’ input and engagement and include multiple pathways to recovery.
Collaborate with Outreach and Engagement Specialists to provide community outreach, increase center membership, and make programming accessible and engaging.
Partner with community organizations, treatment and recovery providers, coalitions, career and employment/housing orgs, and criminal justice departments to promote the center, advocate for recovery, and link members to resources.
Work collaboratively with staff and peers to promote the shared philosophy that recovery is maintained in the community, respecting each individual’s recovery pathway.
Attend supervision with the Program Director or their designee.
Enforce all Victory Programs policies and procedures.
Ensure adequate staff coverage and provide milieu coverage as needed.
Act in accordance with Victory Programs Standards of Excellence & Philosophy Care, maintaining professional ethics, boundaries, client confidentiality and a strength‑based perspective.
Non‑Essential Functions
Attend weekly staff meetings, trainings, seminars, workshops and rallies as requested.
Represent the program(s) to the community and designated funders.
Participate and support agency events: program holiday events, State House rallies, fundraising and advocacy events, HIV/AIDS rally and walk, and other functions.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated understanding and belief in the recovery process and the Recovery Oriented Systems of Care model.
Knowledge of multiple recovery support systems, including 12‑step, faith‑based groups, harm reduction services, SMART Recovery, Life Ring, and direct service provision.
Willingness to share personal experiences of living with substance use/recovery to educate and provide support.
Certified CPR (may be obtained upon hire).
Completed TB screening (may be obtained upon hire).
Three work‑related professional references; at least two from a manager or supervisor.
Preferred Qualifications
Current Certified Addiction Recovery Coach (CARC) certification and completion of Recovery Coach Supervision within 6 months of hire.
Integrity, compassion and ability to foster a culture of mission, trust, respect and accountability.
Cultural awareness and competency; ability to work effectively with diverse staff and members.
Familiarity with social media platforms.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent verbal, written communication and organizational skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Position Type & Compensation Full‑time (40 hours/week) Monday–Friday 10 am–6 pm or 12 pm–8 pm; Saturdays as needed. Exempt. On‑site.
Annual salary: $58,520.
About Victory Programs Victory Programs values a diverse workforce and strives to create welcoming, inclusive, accessible environments for employees and the people we serve. With over 45 years of experience, we provide shelter, sustenance, recovery and professional support to individuals and families dealing with homelessness, substance use, mental health, and HIV/AIDS. Our team of more than 300 staff works across 30+ programs to develop creative, safe solutions for our clients.
Benefits 75 % health and 25 % dental employer premium contribution, 100 % employer‑paid disability and life insurance. Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, personal time and holidays. Upon hire, staff receive up to 4 personal days, 160 sick hours, 10 holidays and 3 ½ weeks of vacation (adjusted for full‑time/part‑time status).
Victory Programs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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