Program Director

MTC Corrections•Huntsville, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the W. J. “Jim” Estelle Unit in Huntsville, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. Essential Duties: Responsible for program planning, development, training, and implementation; monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and providing consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective agency programs. Maintain alcohol and drug treatment program that complies with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Clinical Training Institute (CTI) requirements. Establish a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven. Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components with other facility programs. Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes treatment operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and initiates activities to produce a more effective program. Prepares annual program budget; develops policy and procedure manuals; and assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs. Works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs; provides technical assistance on program services; and provides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, and organizations. Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the regional operations director and coordinated with the office manager and/or corporate human resources manager prior to implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below more than the required five (5) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
Five (5) years full-time , wage-earning program administration or counseling experience .
Two (2) years full-time , wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees .
A current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) license to provide substance abuse treatment.
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 Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Nice To Haves

Therapeutic Community treatment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for program planning, development, training, and implementation
Monitors compliance with policies and procedures
Providing consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective agency programs
Maintain alcohol and drug treatment program that complies with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Clinical Training Institute (CTI) requirements.
Establish a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.
Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components with other facility programs.
Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies
Reviews and analyzes treatment operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations
Initiates activities to produce a more effective program.
Prepares annual program budget
Develops policy and procedure manuals
Assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs.
Works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs
Provides technical assistance on program services
Provides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, and organizations.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the regional operations director and coordinated with the office manager and/or corporate human resources manager prior to implementation.