Description

Work with a purpose! Join a team with values that match your own and make a difference in the lives of people needing second chances.

Ready to start a career in addiction treatment but not sure where to start? With Management & Training Corporation, we will provide you with the training and hours you need to become a certified substance abuse counselor. We will even pay for the certification exam!

Position title: Program Director

Facility name: Glen Ray Goodman Unit

Location: 349 Private Road 8430, Jasper, TX 75951

Pay: Starting at $40,000/annual

Work schedule: Full-time; M-F, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Benefit package includes:

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (9 total)
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

The Program Director is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the contract to include planning, developing, and implementing designated Cognitive Intervention Programs with emphasis placed on awareness, prevention, staff training and networking with community resources.

• 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.
• Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes CIP 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 Director of Corrections (Region III) with the human resources manager prior to implementation.

Education and Experience 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 a Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three (3) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years full-time, wage-earning program related experience.