Program Director

About the role

This position is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Pretrial Service Program(s) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, located in Marquette. The role involves limited travel to other counties for meetings and program oversight.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate staffing to fulfill contract obligations through the oversight of recruitment, hiring, and training of program staff.
• Create, review, and update staff training policy, procedure, and training manuals.
• Ensure court reports, program policies, and quality assurance policies are updated and strictly adhered to.
• Maintain and improve all forms and documents needed to operate and track case outcomes and services.
• Provide ongoing review and quality assurance for case management services, casework documentation, and court reports.
• Complete and provide reports to all funding sources as required in the contract for services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field, or a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and equivalent managerial experience in criminal justice or human services.
• Must obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional certification within one year of employment.
• Applied knowledge and understanding of mental illness, substance abuse, and the effects of poverty on various socioeconomic groups.
• Working knowledge of community mental health and AODA treatment resources.
• Prior experience in management and staff supervision in pretrial, criminal justice, or human services program.
• Prior experience working with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate professionally and accurately, both orally and in writing.
• Organized, attentive to detail, and able to work independently.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance.

Skills

• Supervision and staff direction in court and defendant services.
• Problem-solving and development of solutions for emerging issues.
• Documentation and adherence to program policies and quality assurance standards.