Program Director-Rose M. Singer Center/Rikers Island
Company: Hourchildren.org
Location: Astoria
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
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 ProgramsReports to: Senior
Director of Justice InititativesStatus: Full-TimeWork Schedule:
M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, some evenings and weekends requiredSalary:
$90,000 per yearJOB SUMMARYThe 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, reentryspecialist, 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) requirementsSpecifications for Physical
Requirements (as applicable):
- Ability to travel across the five boroughs and to the Rose M.
Singer CenterQualifications 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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Keywords: Hourchildren.org, Union , Program Director-Rose M. Singer Center/Rikers Island, Executive , Astoria, New Jersey
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