Program Manager(S) (Therapeutic, Substance & Sex Offender)

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

7d • $85,800 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking Program Managers to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements. ADCRR is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system, driven by a commitment to public service and perfect effort each day. The agency is redefining itself as an organization focused on transparency, accountability, and fairness. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by overseeing therapeutic, substance abuse, or sex offender programs within correctional facilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited school.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible managerial or supervisory experience.
• Correctional experience.
• Knowledge of ADCRR policies, procedures, and ACIS.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment principles and protocol.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision.
• Knowledge of counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of adult learning processes.
• Knowledge of ADCRR policies, procedures, and security practices.
• Knowledge of computers and various software such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Knowledge of business English, grammar, and spelling.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Skill in supervisory and management.
• Skill in building and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Skill in organizational and time management.
• Skill in counseling, interviewing, and active listening.
• Skill in collecting and maintaining accurate clinical records, data, and documentation.
• Ability to manage and supervise a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to contribute to staff counseling skills through clinical supervision and mentoring.
• Ability to deliver program curriculum to inmate participants in a classroom environment.
• Ability to professionally interact with participants, security staff, and the public in a group setting or one-on-one situations.
• Ability to work in a secure prison or correctional environment.
• Ability to collect and maintain statistical data.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Must take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• Employment is contingent on passing a background investigation and a drug test.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License if driving is an essential function.
• Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily counseling and treatment operations, ensuring effective programming and adherence to treatment standards.
• Coordinates meetings, orientations, trainings, cohort activities, documentation, bed assignments, reporting, staff supervision, client support, and graduation planning.
• Collaborates with custody staff and community partners.
• Promotes quality assurance and advances departmental reentry and continuity-of-care goals.
• Supervises treatment staff, manages schedules and caseloads, and ensures policy and audit compliance.
• Maintains required documentation, coordinates with custody partners, and leads staff and community meetings.
• Manages program enrollments to ensure consistent and timely delivery of rehabilitative services.
• Implements statewide initiatives, manages curriculum development, and oversees peer-led programming.
• Travels to facilities/institutions to assess counseling services/subordinate work products.
• Tracks and manages substance abuse staff schedules.
• Provides clinical supervision, reviews, and signs off on clinical documentation.
• Liaisons between counselors and operational security staff to maximize program utilization and minimize unit operational disruption.
• Carries a partial clinical caseload.
• Conducts one-on-one clinical assessments and individual or group counseling sessions.
• Facilitates substance abuse education classes and therapy groups.
• Oversees inmate peer mentors, guest speakers, and volunteer services.
• Maintains clinical records and writes individual substance abuse treatment plans and relapse prevention plans.
• Reviews, maintains, and troubleshoots the program participation database.
• Reviews, develops, and recommends policies, practices, and process improvements for accuracy.
• Drives on State business.
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager