Unit Manager

MTC•Quincy, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to the deputy warden, programs. The unit manager is the administrative head of the unit and therefore must be accountable for all inmates, staff, and events in the unit including events impacting staff and inmates assigned to the unit. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit management in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives. Gadsden Correctional Facility is a gender responsive, trauma informed female facility. Your responsibilities will include the application of gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female offenders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling or related field
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Four (4) years’ experience in adult correctional environment or related field preferred one (1) of which must be in a supervisory capacity.
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements if approved by the regional vice president of corrections.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in accreditation, training, or organizational development preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop plans, missions, objectives, schedules, policies, and programs for the unit.
Provide direct supervision for all staff assigned to the unit, which includes directing, scheduling, evaluating, training, counseling and being responsive to staff concerns.
Create an environment rich with innovation to support continuous improvement.
Make daily rounds through the unit to evaluate operations and to communicate with staff and inmates.
Make rounds through other areas in the facility where unit inmates may be temporarily housed, programmed and /or work.
Coordinate weekly with shift supervisors regarding unit officers and discuss ways to improve unit performance.
Fill in when other unit staff are not available.
Perform investigative duties involving incidents within the unit to include unit staff and/or inmates.
Ensure that programmatic functions are thoroughly and effectively instituted to the inmate population as outlined in the facility’s case management policy.
Promote the development of positive socials skills though modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, offenders, and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.