Program Director - Lockhart, United States - Management & Training Corporation
Description
Overview
Salary:
$52,000
_ Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? __MTC Facilities provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping offenders gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release. _
Position Title:
Program Director
Facility Name:
Gregory S. Coleman Unit
Location: 1400 MLK Industrial Blvd Lockhart, TX 78644
Status:
Full Time, Monday - Friday
- Our team members enjoy competitive wages, affordable health, dental, and prescription drug insurance, education and tuition assistance, paid time off, 9 paid holidays, flexible schedules, 401(k) with company match, and a chance to make a difference every day_
Position Summary:
Reports to the regional operations director. Directly supervises the senior counselor and secretary.
Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing designated substance abuse programs with emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for program planning, development, training, and implementation; monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and providing consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective agency programs.
- Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components with other facility programs.
- Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes treatment operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and initiates activities to produce a more effective program.
- Prepares annual program budget; develops policy and procedure manuals; and assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs.
- Works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs; provides technical assistance on program services; and provides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, and organizations.
- Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the warden and coordinate with the human resources manager prior to implementation.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required five (5) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Five (5) years full-time, wage-earning program administration or counseling experience. Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.Current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) by the (DSHS).
Therapeutic community treatment experience preferred. A valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
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