Program Director-Rose M. Singer Center/Rikers Island

Hourchildren.org
FAIRVIEW, NJ, US
$90K a year
Full-time

Position Title : Program Director-Rose M. Singer Center / Rikers Island

Location : NY, Astoria

Shift : Days

Description :

Title : Program Director- Rose M. Singer Center / Rikers Island Director of Prison and Jail Programs

Reports to : Senior Director of Justice Inititatives

Status : Full-Time

Work Schedule : M-F, 9 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, some evenings and weekends required

Salary : $90,000 per year

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Director will lead and support Hour Children's services with justice-involved women detained at the Rose M. Singer Center on Riker's Island and their families to strengthen family connections during detention, facilitate long-term stability, and increase family reunification outcomes.

These services include comprehensive visit programming, supportive counseling, and case management services, advocacy, parenting education, and family reunification and reentry services.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the administration of program operations and all aspects of service provision, including social work practice, reentry services, visit coaching, visiting services, family assistance, family advocacy, and mentoring
  • Ensure compliance with contractual commitments
  • Oversee the hiring, retention, and management of staff, including performance and scheduling
  • Supervise program staff, including social workers, parent advocates, reentry

specialist, visiting services specialist, and visit program drivers and chaperones

  • Ensure compliance with NYC DOC's protocols and regulations
  • Representing Hour Children as the primary point of on-site contact for Facility Administration
  • Oversee the referral process for justice-involved women applying to the Hour Children transitional housing program from the Rose M. Singer Center
  • Communicate regularly with Hour Children's Executive Director and Director of Prison and Jail Programs about all issues, events, activities, and budgetary considerations
  • Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required to manage program outcomes and respond to grant reporting requirements
  • Attend internal staff meetings, training, and supervision, as well as related external meetings and training with resource partners
  • Be "on-call" for weekend issues that arise
  • Comply with all Jail procedures, processes, and requirements, including all security regulations and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements

Specifications for Physical Requirements (as applicable) :

Ability to travel across the five boroughs and to the Rose M. Singer Center

Qualifications and Requirements :

  • Master's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Human Services, or the equivalent
  • Licensed Master or Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required
  • At least five years of experience working with individuals and families impacted by incarceration, criminal justice, foster care or family court involvement, substance abuse issues, and / or intimate partner violence
  • Must be able to obtain jail clearance
  • A demonstrated commitment to parents' rights and social justice
  • Experience reading contracts and managing budgets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to a wide variety of audiences
  • Demonstrated success in planning and implementing program activities within budgetary and time constraints
  • Demonstrated success in staff development
  • Must be familiar with and remain informed about the criminal justice system, corrections, and the impact of mass incarceration on communities of color and poor communities
  • Must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally inclusive manner
  • Must be able to have solid, productive boundaries and work cooperatively with DOCs and staff
  • Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs
  • Spanish language fluency is preferred

EOE Statement :

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category : Justice Initiatives

Position Requirements :

Exempt / Non-Exempt : Exempt

Req Number : JUS-24-00021

Location : III Rikers Island

About the Organization :

Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, we support families during a mother's incarceration and help families get back on their feet upon release.

We do this by providing housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services.

Compensation details : 90000-90000 Yearly Salary

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