Program Director | Hope for Holyoke

Gandara Mental Health Center, Inc.
Holyoke, MA

Job Description

Job Description

Why Work for Gandara :

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits:

  • Retirement Plan 403(b)
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • 8 discretionary days
  • Mileage Reimbursement

Yearly Salary:

Salary: $64,000

The Program Director is responsible for development, management and operations of an active recovery support center that develops and maintains peer-to-peer support services and activities provided for and by people in recovery from substance abuse.

The recovery support center is encompassed in peer governance and uses the peer participatory process to create a safe, inclusive environment to promote ongoing growth and long term recovery.

Responsibilities include:

  • Oversees center operations and administration
  • Supervises staff and directly or indirectly supervises volunteers.
  • Manage all peer supports and peer activities, and works with staff and peers to maintain project timelines
  • Oversees strategic planning, project development and implementation
  • Oversees data collection and submission of reports
  • Assists with budget development and fiscal management
  • Assists with grant writing as needed
  • Engagement of community and key stakeholder partnerships
  • Representation of center at local and statewide meetings and conferences
  • Keeping abreast of the national recovery movement and its impact on the recovery support center and its peers
  • Educating the community on the impact of stigma of addiction
  • Networking with the MA Recovery Support Centers and MOAR (MA Organization for Addiction Recovery)

This position works closely with the Dept. of Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Regional Contract Manager, Level of Care Coordinator and the network of recovery centers and programs across the state and country.

Qualifications:

The Director must:

  • Embrace and work in a culturally and linguistically diverse recovery community
  • Support all paths to recovery and have a minimum of 5 years of solid recovery
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of substance addiction and recovery
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Have working knowledge of community building and planning
  • Have proven skills in critical thinking, leadership and organization, as well as strong interpersonal boundaries
  • Have better than average experience using a computer and required software
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) Encouraged to apply
  • Have experience and knowledge of the Holyoke community, its organizations and service providers

Travel Requirements: Statewide travel is required for meetings, trainings and conferences. Occasionally there may be trips to other New England states for annual conferences or trainings.

The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gándara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse and preventive services for children, adults and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community.

Posted 2026-05-30

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