Recovery Services Coordinator
About the role
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a Recovery Services Coordinator within the Office of Mental Health Wellness and Recovery Supports. This position supports statewide recovery-oriented initiatives across the behavioral health continuum, including prevention, mental health, substance use, peer recovery support services, family support services, and community-based recovery systems.
Responsibilities
- Conducting research and analysis, managing data and performance measures, supporting policy and guidance development, monitoring contract and grant deliverables, and developing recommendations to improve the effectiveness, quality, compliance, and sustainability of recovery-oriented systems of care throughout the Commonwealth.
- Providing contract administration and project management support for multiple recovery-focused initiatives, including statewide training programs, peer workforce development efforts, recovery community organizations, prevention and wellness initiatives, family support services, and other community-based behavioral health programs.
- Providing procurement support, contract monitoring, budget tracking, deliverable review, performance reporting, technical assistance, stakeholder engagement, and coordination with state agencies, contractors, community services boards (CSBs), behavioral health authorities (BHAs), recovery organizations, and other partners.
Requirements
Knowledge of Virginia's public behavioral health system, including prevention, mental health, substance use, recovery support services, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of recovery, peer support, family support, and community-based recovery services.
Experience in contract administration, contract monitoring, procurement processes, grants management, and/or vendor performance management.
Experience in program development, implementation, quality improvement, and/or performance measurement.
Experience with budget development, fiscal monitoring, and/or financial management practices.
Knowledge of data collection, data analysis, reporting methodologies, and program evaluation techniques.
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and collaboration strategies across public, private, nonprofit, and community-based organizations.
Ability to manage multiple contracts, projects, and initiatives simultaneously, while meeting established timelines and deliverables.
Ability to monitor contractor performance, review deliverables, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Ability to analyze complex data, reports, evaluations, and assessments to identify trends, gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and programmatic initiatives.
Ability to prepare professional reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive-level communications.
Ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies.
Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation to contractors, community partners, and behavioral health stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, project management, and reporting software to support operational and programmatic activities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Qualifications
- Personal lived experience in recovery or as a family member/significant other.
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist.
- Knowledge of state government operations, policies, and administrative procedures.
Skills
Knowledge of Virginia's public behavioral health system, including prevention, mental health, substance use, recovery support services, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of recovery, peer support, family support, and community-based recovery services.
Experience in contract administration, contract monitoring, procurement processes, grants management, and/or vendor performance management.
Experience in program development, implementation, quality improvement, and/or performance measurement.
Experience with budget development, fiscal monitoring, and/or financial management practices.
Knowledge of data collection, data analysis, reporting methodologies, and program evaluation techniques.
Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and collaboration strategies across public, private, nonprofit, and community-based organizations.
Ability to manage multiple contracts, projects, and initiatives simultaneously, while meeting established timelines and deliverables.
Ability to monitor contractor performance, review deliverables, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Ability to analyze complex data, reports, evaluations, and assessments to identify trends, gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and programmatic initiatives.
Ability to prepare professional reports, presentations, correspondence, and executive-level communications.
Ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations, contractual requirements, and agency policies.
Ability to provide technical assistance and consultation to contractors, community partners, and behavioral health stakeholders.
Ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse partners and stakeholders.
Ability to utilize word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database, project management, and reporting software to support operational and programmatic activities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, initiative, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Benefits
This position is not eligible for layoff benefits per DHRM state policy 1.30. Continued employment in this position beyond the stated end date is contingent upon funding.
Pay
Hiring Range: Up to $90,000
Schedule
Restricted Full-Time