About the Alliance for Rights and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS)

Over the past 3 decades, we have served as a powerful peer-led change agent that has helped to lead the way across New York and the nation in promoting groundbreaking public policies and life-changing programs that effectively support people with major mental health, addiction and trauma-related challenges to succeed in their chosen communities. Our work is grounded in our commitment and passion to promote human rights and self-determination; healing, wellness and recovery; cultural and community connection, social justice, racial equity and gender equality and to provide proven strategies to counter the policies of coercion, discrimination, institutionalization and criminalization.

Since 1993, we have specialized in creating innovative models of peer-to-peer support services, including the first-of-its-kind NYAPRS Peer Bridger™ model that has successfully engaged and supported countless individuals across the nation to leave and/or to live outside of state and community psychiatric hospitals, prisons and adult homes and to find hope, health, dignity and purpose, as a valued member of their chosen community.

Position: Chief Strategy Officer

Job Summary: The Chief Strategy Officer will play the key role in helping our organization to plan, communicate and secure funding and other resources to shape and actualize our great mission. As a senior member of the management team, you will take the lead in the following areas:

Strategic Planning: facilitate the development and implementation of forward-thinking strategies that foster opportunities for innovation and growth in the field of peer led recovery-focused service delivery, community organizing and action and initiatives that enhance our capacity to address health related social needs.

Resource Development: support our capabilities and growth by securing funding and other resources from public and private sources

Communications and Branding: drive our organization's visibility and impact via strategic communication and branding initiatives, including enhanced media coverage and social media presence, issuance of reports, public statements and related actions.

Partnership Development: cultivate strategic partnerships with the appropriate organizations, government agencies, and stakeholders to maximize our impact.

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation: establish key performance indicators to measure the success of our strategic initiatives.

Leadership and Team Development foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven success in strategic planning, fund development, grant writing, and communications, preferably in a non-profit setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate collaborators and funders
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for crafting compelling narratives.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad array of diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to advancing human rights and recovery for all.
• Bilingual capability a plus

Our Commitment to You

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional employee wages and benefits designed to support both the well-being and professional growth of our dedicated team members. Our comprehensive benefits package includes very competitive salaries, health insurance with no cost single coverage, retirement plans with no premiums and ample opportunities for career advancement through continuous training and professional development programs. By prioritizing our employees' health, financial stability and career aspirations, we foster a motivated and thriving workforce committed to excellence.

Our Core Values

• Mental health, addiction and trauma recovery is the expectation for everyone. We look beyond perceived labels and limitations and reject practices that separate people out as the ‘other’.
• We reject approaches that pathologize people’s experiences and preferences and, alternatively, honor and value the recovery journey of every person
• We view every individual in a holistic manner, regarding mental health, addiction and trauma related challenges as intrinsically linked to socio-economic factors and adverse past experiences
• Human rights, self-determination and self-directed services and choices are core values and practices that must drive healthcare system design and service delivery.
• We deeply believe in and promote the power of peer support and peer delivered services, as a win for people, providers, payers and the responsible delivery of public and privately funded mental health services
• We are committed to community action and advocacy to reject the policies of coercion, discrimination, institutionalization and criminalization.

How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career and join our passionate team? To apply, please submit a cover letter that demonstrates your capabilities, fit for the position, salary requirements, and resume to hr@rightsandrecovery.org or by regular mail to the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, 194 Washington Avenue, #400, Albany, NY 12210 ATTN: HR Manager. The Alliance for Rights and Recovery is an equal opportunity employer.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a dynamic organization dedicated to advancing rights and recovery for all! Apply now and let's make a difference together!

www.rightsandrecovery.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $96,000.00 - $102,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Albany, NY 12210 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albany, NY 12210