Credible Messenger Program Director

CJR•Waterbury, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Credible Messenger Program Director will be highly motivated to recruit, hire and train Credible Messengers, who will deliver intensive mentoring and skill building groups to Juvenile Justice involved adolescents. The Program Director will accept referrals, schedule and conduct intake/assessment appointments, complete Individual Service Plans, and match youth with Credible Messengers all within specified timeframes. The Program Director will reach out to the community to recruit mentors and maintain community contacts. The ability to maintain and arrange 24/7 on-call responsibilities is essential. Oversees the day-to-day administrative functions of the program, which includes: Timely acknowledgement of referrals and contact with youth and family; Monitoring of staff schedules and tracking of staff trainings; Compliance with all portions of quality assurance expectations; Plan the delivery of the overall program and its activities in accordance with the mission and values of the organization Recruit, hire, train and supervise all staff Ensure professional development of staff Conduct intake/assessment, safety planning and Individualized Service Plans with youth and families Comply with requirements of the BJA grant and any Restorative Justice mandates Maintain community connections with identified grassroot organizations and other neighborhood groups to identify who is respected in the community and interested in being a Credible Messenger Match youth to Credible Messenger Provide ongoing support to Credible Messengers, recognizing various trauma and ensuring that staff practice self-care Collect and report on outcome measures Attend all JBCSSD meetings as scheduled Ensure Program compliance with Contractor Data Compliance Service (CDCS) mandates and CSSD’s Flexible Funding policy Ensure reporting and communication policies and procedures are being followed Conduct team meetings and conferences Review all documentation Attend monthly meetings with Probation to give status updates on active clients and assess progress Ensure that staff adhere to all DCF mandatory reporting policies Ensure on-call 24/7 is in place. Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience
Five years’ experience working with adolescents
Applicants from the Waterbury area preferred
Involved with the local community
Must have relevant experiences to offer Justice involved youth such as a transformed life and lived experience
Skilled in advocacy, and crisis intervention
Ability to function independently and work a flexible schedule
Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train and supervise all staff
Ensure professional development of staff
Conduct intake/assessment, safety planning and Individualized Service Plans with youth and families
Comply with requirements of the BJA grant and any Restorative Justice mandates
Maintain community connections with identified grassroot organizations and other neighborhood groups to identify who is respected in the community and interested in being a Credible Messenger
Match youth to Credible Messenger
Provide ongoing support to Credible Messengers, recognizing various trauma and ensuring that staff practice self-care
Collect and report on outcome measures
Attend all JBCSSD meetings as scheduled
Ensure Program compliance with Contractor Data Compliance Service (CDCS) mandates and CSSD’s Flexible Funding policy
Ensure reporting and communication policies and procedures are being followed
Conduct team meetings and conferences
Review all documentation
Attend monthly meetings with Probation to give status updates on active clients and assess progress
Ensure that staff adhere to all DCF mandatory reporting policies
Ensure on-call 24/7 is in place.
Ability to communicate, cooperate and serve people from all cultural identities with respect, professionalism, integrity and fairness in a manner that recognizes the individuality of each person
Foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance program effectiveness

Benefits

Low-cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plan Options
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance offered after 30 days of employment
Company Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Generous Paid Vacation Package (unused time eligible for carry over)
Paid Holiday Time (separate from vacation time)
Floating Holidays (separate from paid vacation time and holiday time off)
Annual Monetary Incentives
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Company Celebrations & Employee Recognition Program
Employee Discounts (Cell Phone, Computer)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer Federal Student Aid
10%-20% tuition discount at many local educational institutions, including those listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance