Assistant Program Director

Management and Training Corporation•Kyle, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

At the Kyle Correctional Center Programs Unit in Kyle, Texas, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) provides a safe and secure working environment for staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. The Assistant Program Director assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction. The role involves providing comprehensive evaluations, participating in Individual Treatment Plans, offering counseling and recovery skills training, maintaining a Therapeutic Community, and managing offender records and reports.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE).
Three (3) years full-time, wage earning program administration or counseling experience.
Current licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), or current valid certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or a current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to provide substance abuse treatment.
Must hold current CPR and first aid certifications.
A valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
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 (TDCJ).

Nice To Haves

Major course work in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.
Therapeutic community environment experience preferred.
Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to offenders with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction.
Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of offenders.
Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the offender as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview.
Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in offender orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
Maintains offender records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
At the conclusion of the program, an Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each offender on caseload to reflect the evaluation results together with comments about the offender's level of participation and quality of completion in the SAFPF/IPTC programs.
Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary.