Gender Responsive Corrections Programs Manager

The Pathfinder Network•Wilsonville, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gender Responsive Corrections Programs Manager coordinates, administers, and oversees The Pathfinder Network’s cognitive behavioral and Parenting Inside Out programming within assigned Oregon Department of Corrections institutions. The role provides leadership in planning, organizing, implementing, supporting, and managing programming for incarcerated men and women, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, Oregon Administrative Rules, and agency standards while promoting evidence-based practice and fidelity to program models. The Manager serves as a key liaison among Pathfinder staff, ODOC staff, community partners, and agency leadership. In collaboration with agency Directors, the Training and Development team, Program Managers, and other colleagues, the position provides the leadership, supervision, coordination, and support needed for consistent, effective program delivery across correctional settings. The role also serves as a subject matter expert in gender-responsive practices, with a focus on strengthening programming for incarcerated women through specialized professional development, application of research and best practices, staff development, and continuous learning and quality improvement. This exempt, full-time position is based in Portland, Oregon, and oversees correctional institutions in Portland and Wilsonville. The regular workweek is 40 hours. The hiring range is $27.21–$28.03 per hour, depending on experience and subject to an internal pay equity assessment. The position supervises Facilitator/Coaches delivering programming in correctional facilities. Work takes place in secured correctional settings and requires travel between TPN work locations across Oregon, potentially including overnight stays.

Requirements

Equivalent to an associate’s degree in a related field.
Two or more years of related experience.
Experience supervising staff.
Intermediate computer skills using databases, web-based environments, word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Nonprofit experience and/or experience with the criminal justice system.
Must be at least 21 years old to gain access to correctional facilities.
Must meet Oregon Department of Corrections institution-access criteria; a misdemeanor conviction within the past three years or any felony conviction disqualifies an individual from access.
Valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle during work hours with adequate car insurance.
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Report check that meets the organization’s underwriting criteria.
Must pass a background check, employment verification, and drug screen; the drug screen does not include testing for marijuana.
Ability to work in a secured detention or correctional setting and follow the assigned institution’s rules and protocols.
Ability to travel between TPN work locations across Oregon, potentially requiring overnight stays.
Ability to stand for extended periods while facilitating groups and potentially walk substantial distances on large correctional campuses.
Ability to talk and hear regularly, and frequently use hands to handle or feel objects and reach with hands and arms.
Expected to communicate effectively, value others, show respect, demonstrate accountability and self-awareness, participate in shared leadership and continuous learning, and live the organization’s diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging values.
Commitment to racial justice, including working effectively across racially diverse teams and applying a racial equity lens.

Responsibilities

Manage and support class facilitators/coaches delivering agency programming; monitor staff schedules, process personnel documentation, and lead hiring of program staff.
Support development and implementation of functional unit security and daily operational practices, policies, and procedures, ensuring adherence to established requirements.
Report regularly to the supervisor and collaborate to ensure program fidelity, effectiveness, and sustainability.
Lead and support delivery of the department’s performance plan, including achievement of contract and impact goals.
Work with institution staff to create classes, coordinate and schedule classrooms, times, and locations, and plan and carry out graduations.
Assess client progress, provide appropriate support, and complete supporting documentation.
Collaborate with staff and partners regarding participants’ behavior and progress.
Work with DOC and other agencies to maintain interagency communication and cooperation and support successful program delivery.
Complete and process documentation, paperwork, and reports, including navigating ODOC information and data systems.
Facilitate agency curricula and programming when needed.
Participate in ongoing training, professional development, and train-the-trainer processes to build expertise in curricula and program models.
Collaborate with the Training and Development Team to model effective practices, train, coach, and support staff, and promote program quality and fidelity.
Lead and assist with program evaluations and continuous improvement, assessment, and program advancement.
Schedule and facilitate regular team meetings and foster a team environment.
Advance the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities, contributing and leading alongside agency leadership.
Maintain confidentiality and professional standards of conduct, including appropriate boundaries when interacting with incarcerated individuals.
Collaborate with other TPN programs and sites to support a continuum of programming from entry to exit of the criminal justice system.
Participate in Shared Leadership activities, including cross-departmental teams and committees, Temporary Teams, the Equity Team, and Employee Resource Groups; contribute expertise to support the agency’s mission and racial equity efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Accrued vacation and sick time, mental wellness hours, and paid days of significance.
Extended holiday time, including a week off at the end of the year and three four-day weekends.
Paid 30-minute lunch breaks.
Employer-paid employee-only medical, vision, and dental coverage starting on the first day of employment.
Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Assistance Program, and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account.
401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match and immediate vesting.
Employer-paid short-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Potential eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Employee recognition program, staff appreciation awards, and swag store.
Bilingual pay differential for eligible positions.
Shared Leadership opportunities and development opportunities and trainings.