PROGRAM MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper processing of all inmates for programmatic needs.
• Assists in the preparation of program proposals.
• Develops policies relating to program operations.
• Revises current policies as required, ensuring compliance with the standards set by the company and the client agency.
• Affords regular supervision and/or training to address the needs of programs staff.
• Provides case consultations and one-to-one counseling for difficult inmates.
• Serves as supervisor to all programs staff, including Education Director, Case Management Coordinator, Unit Managers, and Inmate Records.
• Conducts departmental staff performance reviews.
• Serves as a committee member on training, budget, and policy review boards.
• Might assist management in establishing long-range plans and corresponding schedules to achieve facility goals and objectives.
• Responds on a 24-hour, 7-day basis to significant unusual occurrences.
• Might be required to function as Deputy Warden in absence of the Program Manager.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective and successful operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience in a correctional security and rehabilitative programs.
• Five (5) years’ experience managing a correctional education program preferred or at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, correctional laws, applicable court orders and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
• Skill in interpretation of policies and procedures and appropriate application to work situations.
• Mature, flexible, intellectually alert, and able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff.
• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.