Program Director (4797-39)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for coordinating the treatment of residents, overseeing daily operations, staff management, and ensuring compliance with various correctional standards. The role involves assisting the Executive Director in policy development, personnel management, and program implementation within a correctional center setting.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in the area of behavioral science, criminal justice, government, law, public administration or related field and/or a minimum of 5 years full-time experience working with offenders.
Possession of a valid Ohio Operator’s Permit.

Nice To Haves

Five years supervisory and administrative experience in the field of counseling, human service delivery, or corrections, is preferred.
An independent license in social work or counseling (LISW or LCDCIII) is preferred.
Certification as a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor started within one year of employment.
Knowledge of ODRC, ACA, PREA, Sex Offender Standards.
Knowledge of management and supervision.
Knowledge of criminal justice, corrections systems and behavioral sciences.
Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT).
Ability to interview and counsel.
Ability to supervise and manage.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, supervisors, associates, residents and the general public.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Knowledge of minimum security needs.
Knowledge of programmatic design for intermediate sanctions in community corrections.
Knowledge of basic computer capabilities/terminology.
Knowledge of legal liabilities in community corrections.
Ability to understand psychological reports and tests.
Ability to handle emergency situations.
Working knowledge of community resources.
Proven ability in staff development and training.
Experience working with criminal offenders is highly desired.
Ability to deal with resident grievances.
Visual ability to effectively operate office equipment including copier, facsimile machine and audio visual aids.
Hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals both in person and over the telephone.
Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over the telephone.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations, correspondence, instructions, policies and procedures.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Visual ability to read and prepare reports.
Ability to remain calm in tense situations.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the treatment of residents through communication and directives of the Clinical Supervisor.
Daily review of group and schedules.
Update schedules as required to ensure timely and accurate services.
Conducts weekly staff meetings.
Performs observations of staff and outside vendors performing groups.
Participates in Due Process hearings.
Ensures behavioral logs are maintained for all residents.
Conducts new resident orientation.
Provides knowledge of resources for residents in the Reentry Phase of the program.
Ensures timely and accurate client file maintenance for the department.
Ensures department meets all ACA, ODRC, Sex Offender audit standards.
Assists the Executive Director in recruiting, selecting, and recommending the hiring of qualified personnel.
Assists the Executive Director in directing the development and maintenance of a management information system.
Assists the Executive Director in setting policy for file and records management, security, and retention.
Assists the Executive Director in overseeing the implementation of the behavior management system.
Helps set policies and procedures to ensure the safety of employees, residents, and the public.
Utilizes disciplinary action whenever necessary.
Defines expectations and evaluates the performance of employees.
Establishes horizontal and vertical communication among employees.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Responds in person to any problems and/or emergencies at the facility in a timely manner.
Understands and uses CBT.
Teaches group as needed.
Trains staff on Substance Abuse and T4C training.