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Recovery Support Supervisor

CompanyArea Substance Abuse Council
LocationCedar Rapids
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
About The Company
ASAC is a leader in providing substance use and gambling disorder prevention, treatment and recovery services in the state of Iowa. Licensed by the Iowa Department of Public Health's Division of Behavioral Health and accredited by CARF, ASAC’s team of Certified Prevention Specialists, counselors and direct care staff follow the continuum of care to ensure individuals and communities are safe, healthy and drug-free. Serving more than 3,300 individuals per year across a seven-county service area, ASAC offers treatment using a whole-person approach including specialized services for adolescents, pregnant women, mothers with children and adults. ASAC is part of the IDPH Integrated Provider Network, with services funded by the Iowa Department of Public Health and the US Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
About the Role

Description

Realize a career with meaning—improving lives, strengthening communities, and changing narratives as a member of ASAC. Our work is personal, using lived experiences, proven services, and human connections to help people right here in our community. 


As a Recovery Support Supervisor, you will supervise the Recovery Support Professionals and the Recovery Support Professional Leads assigned to the Heart of Iowa location to provide program continuity and maximize program effectiveness.


Key Duties: 

  • Ensure adequate Recovery Support Professional (RSP) coverage for the assigned residential and halfway house programs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Assign duties to (and monitor) all RSPs through monthly scheduling and reassignments as needed. Maintains on-call schedule for sickness, vacation and holiday replacements.
  • Interview applicants for RSP positions and make recommendations for hire; assign and train staff to provide quality care for all patients and their children, when applicable.
  • Act as a staff back-up for staff illness, vacations, or at any other time when appropriate coverage is not available to handle immediate need.
  • Participate in administrative and other staff meetings when appropriate to serve the best interest of the patients and their children. Works cooperatively and maintains communication with Clinical, Childcare and Administrative staff members.
  • Supervise medication control procedures and schedule exams for patients. Monitor all drug screen procedures within the assigned program.
  • Work cooperatively with clinical and RSP staff members to schedule patient recreation programs.
  • Communicate all maintenance needs with Director of Facility Operations. Monitor patient bedrooms, lounges and laundry rooms for cleanliness, safety and compliance with licensure standards.
  • Coordinates patient transportation program. Communicates all vehicles maintenance needs to Director of Facility Operations.
  • Prepares written and oral reports as directed by program director or designee. Monitors all reports made by RSPs. Maintains and updates manuals used by RSPs.
  • Maintain time and attendance records for RSPs and completes staff evaluations and other records required for good personnel management.
  • Safely operate a vehicle for job-related travel, such as transporting clients, attending off-site meetings, and visiting community partners or service locations.

Requirements

Qualified applicants will have an AA or BA in a human services or management related field.  A HS Diploma/GED and experience leading staff or experience in a residential treatment environment or related field may be substituted for educational requirements. Knowledge of SUD treatment, human services, leadership and management is required, and the ability to use and work well with technology is important. Additionally, qualified candidates must be able to maintain a valid driver's license and possess and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR) in accordance wit the organization's background policy.  


Salary and Benefits

ASAC offers competitive compensation, this role starts at $60,000 per year with additional compensation for candidates with extensive experience. ASAC offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefit package including, Health and Dental, FSA, company paid Life/AD&D/Short and Long Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Holidays, a 403(b) Retirement plan with a match and generous Vacation, Personal Time and Sick Leave Plans.


 Join the area’s leader in prevention, treatment, and recovery of substance use disorders and problem gambling. Apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career. 


ASAC is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Skills
Staff SupervisionResidential TreatmentSchedulingMedication ControlCrisis ManagementLeadershipPersonnel ManagementSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentFacility OperationsTransportation CoordinationCompliance MonitoringReport WritingCommunicationTrainingTime Management
Categories
Social ServicesManagement & LeadershipHealthcareAdministrative
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceFSALife InsuranceAD&D InsuranceShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Holidays403(b) Retirement PlanVacationPersonal TimeSick Leave
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Recovery Support Supervisor oversees Recovery Support Professionals to ensure 24/7 program continuity and effective patient care at the residential facility. Responsibilities include staff scheduling, training, medication control, facility safety monitoring, and administrative reporting.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
162
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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