Facility Director

Core Civic•Corpus Christi, TX

About The Position

CoreCivic is currently seeking a Facility Director who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in a residential reentry setting. Who We Are: CoreCivic is a diversified, government-solutions company with the scale and experience needed to solve tough government challenges in cost-effective ways. CoreCivic Community comprises a growing network of residential reentry centers, as well as providing non-residential services, such as electronic monitoring and counseling. We deliver proven and innovative practices in settings that help people obtain employment, successfully reintegrate into society and keep communities safe. CoreCivic employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. What We Have: More than just a job, but the start of a successful career. A supportive environment where employee growth is promoted. Comprehensive benefits package & competitive wages. PTO & paid holidays. Paid job training & other great incentives. What You Get To Do: With correctional, detention and reentry facilities nationwide, our facility leaders play an integral role as emissaries of our Purpose, Mission and Values to our partners, our employees and those entrusted to our care. Job Description: The Facility Director is responsible for the overall administration of custodial, programs, personnel and business necessary for the operation of the facility. Responsible for the development and implementation of new approaches to departmental administration; plans and directs specific departmental activities. In conjunction with department managers and supervisors, reviews and evaluates the work of staff to ensure conformance with general guidelines, methods, technologies, policies, regulations and laws. Responsible for supervisory functions, involving the hiring and training of staff, counseling and developing employees, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave, and participating in employee, resident, agency, and public grievance procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field is required.
Seven (7) years of experience in program administration, policy administration, or public administration is required.
Five (5) years of supervisory experience is required.
Additional related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
Experience conducting audits and/or administering Quality Control Plans is required.
Must demonstrate knowledge of business management principles, laws, legal codes, and government regulations which are applicable to the residential, reentry, or corrections industries.
Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the criminal justice or substance use population is preferred.
Current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to provide substance use treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

overall administration of custodial, programs, personnel and business necessary for the operation of the facility
development and implementation of new approaches to departmental administration
plans and directs specific departmental activities
reviews and evaluates the work of staff to ensure conformance with general guidelines, methods, technologies, policies, regulations and laws
supervisory functions, involving the hiring and training of staff, counseling and developing employees, conducting performance evaluations, approving leave, and participating in employee, resident, agency, and public grievance procedures