Project Director- Credible Messenger Programming

Amity Foundation•San Dimas, CA

46d•$90,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Project Director is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and coordinating all aspects of the project. This position develops, interprets, and administers policies and procedures governing the project, and administers appropriate strategies for recruitment, selection, and retention of staff. This management-level position oversees the delivery of services, ensures contract compliance with County of Los Angeles Department of Youth Development (DYD) and Probation Department policies, procedures and fiscal regulations. This position acts as the operations manager over all staff at County of LA Juvenile Halls, Camps, Secured Youth Treatment Facilities (SYTFâs) as needed/assigned.

Requirements

Highly competent in organizational leadership and contract compliance;
Ability to integrate, disseminate, and implement requirements, reporting timeframes and/or procedure changes as indicated by DYD/Probation Department
Ability to effectively supervise and train a multi-disciplinary team; and,
Excellent interpersonal, written communications and typing skills.
Four (4) years of youth or adult programming experience in a correctional or community-based setting; OR
Four-year degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, sociology, criminal justice or other related field AND minimum two (2) years of documented administrative responsibility experience in a youth or adult program.
Minimum Three (3) Years of Documented Supervision Experience (prefer in a youth or adult program).
Must pass a background check administered by DYD/Probation Department.

Nice To Haves

Lived Experience (formerly incarcerated or justice involved) with demonstrated ability to live productive and law-abiding lives considered an asset for this position.
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counselor Certification and/or registration, and/or Behavioral Health License.
Familiarity with the Offender Mentor Certification Program (OMCP) in a correctional setting (CA-CDCR).

Responsibilities

Ensures compliance with the contract and DYD/Probation Department policy expectations of contract employees
Responsible for the day-to-day management, oversight and operation of this project.
Oversees the management information system (MIS) for all data collection systems;
Ensures timely responses to DYD/Probation Department requests for statistics, reports and data;
Develops quality control procedures to ensure high-quality service;
Ensures the provision of a strength-based, trauma-informed model;
Responsible for overall supervision and oversight of all contract staff to ensure service delivery meets organizational standards and contractual obligations;
Possesses strong working knowledge of programmatic process, incorporating principles and techniques of individual, small, and large group counseling;
Monitors the casework of project staff;
Addresses the operational needs associated with DYD/Probation Department project;
Provides in-service training and on the job training for new Credible Messengers, Credible Messenger Supervisors, other support faculty/staff, as well as DYD/Probation staff as needed;
Implements appropriate strategies for recruitment, selection, training, and retention of staff;
Responsible for fiscal monitoring of expenditures; and
Ensures contract staff compliance with DYD/Probation Department policies and procedures and work collaboratively with DYD/Probation Department and institution staff.
Maintains sensitivity and objectivity under pressures generated by associate with participants;
Protects and maintains participantsâ health, safety, welfare, and confidentiality of records and information; and
Models professionalism, effective work habits, and responsible living.