Sober/Recovery Housing Program Manager

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Lead delivery of the Sober/Recovery Housing T/TA Supplement .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sober/recovery housing models and technical assistance delivery, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and program implementation. Capable of developing policies, managing budgets, and supervising teams to enhance recovery support services.

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Sober/Recovery Housing ExpertiseTechnical Assistance DeliveryStakeholder EngagementProgram Budget ManagementPolicy Development

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Hard Skills

Substance Use Recovery SupportBehavioral Health KnowledgeOutcome Measurement ToolsNARR Certification StandardsTraining FacilitationVirtual Meeting CoordinationIn-Person Workshop FacilitationStrategic PlanningResource AllocationProgram Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

SAMHSA FundingRecovery Community OrganizationsCertified Sober HousingOutcome AccountabilityTechnical Barriers Reduction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead delivery of the Sober/Recovery Housing T/TA Supplement
Coordinate training, technical assistance, outcome measurement tools, and peer learning opportunities across HHS Region 5
Support states, communities, sober/recovery housing operators, and Recovery Community Organizations
Advance implementation fidelity for sober/recovery housing funding and programs
Build state and provider capacity to establish certified sober/recovery housing
Strengthen outcome accountability and reduce technical barriers to SAMHSA housing-related funding opportunities
Supervise implementation of outreach-program-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
Review recommendations and provide input on new outreach programs or services
Develop and implement operating policies and procedures aligned with the strategic plan
Determine outreach program needs and personnel resource allocation
Monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures
May supervise at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of experience in substance use recovery support, sober/recovery housing, behavioral health, or technical assistance delivery
Demonstrated experience providing TA or training to state agencies, community-based organizations, or service providers
Knowledge of sober/recovery housing models, NARR certification standards, and resident safety practices
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
Experience facilitating virtual and in-person meetings, webinars, or workshops
Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, counseling, public administration, or a related field
Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, counseling, public administration, or a related field
Continuous eligibility to work in the United States
Successful applicants must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work
Employment may require a criminal background check
The position may require travel to regional trainings, peer learning convenings, and partner of SAMHSA meetings (approximately 15-25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Competitive insurances and savings accounts
Retirement benefits
Possibility of extension or conversion to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding