Chief of Housing & Programs: Red Onion State Prison #00614

Virginia Department of Corrections; Wise (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Chief of Housing & Programs at Red Onion State Prison. You will lead planning and execution of evidence-based practices to reduce inmate recidivism, working with unit heads to ensure policies, housing, and treatment services align with the facility's mission.

You will supervise Unit Managers and the Institutional Program Manager, oversee classification and therapeutic programming, and partner with security leadership to integrate EBP across

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of VADOC operational policies and practices in institutional settings.
• Ability to design, deliver, coordinate and evaluate inmate programs and services.
• Understanding of VARI and VADOC models for unit management and cognitive community.
• Ability to complete reports and write policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, implementation and continual improvement of evidence based practices for inmate recidivism reduction.
• Supervises Unit Managers to ensure housing areas follow security procedures and treatment protocols.
• Oversees classification processes and therapeutic programming aligned with evidence-based design.
• Partners with Chief of Security to ensure EBP supports safety and involves security staff appropriately.
• Serves as Administrative Duty Officer and promotes staff development through training.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Inmate classification knowledge

Policy and report writing

Staff supervision

Training development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Title: Chief of Housing & Programs: Red Onion State Prison #00614

State Role Title: Counselor Manager

Hiring Range: $66,841.00 - $104,836.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Red Onion State Prison

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Leads the planning process, implementation and continual improvement of evidence based practices for inmate recidivism reduction through all aspects of the facility, working in conjunction with Unit department heads to ensure the principles of EBP are implemented in all operations. Ensures training is provided so that all staff at the facility understand their role in EBP. Supervises Unit Managers to ensure that inmate housing areas operate in accordance with established security procedures and with the cognitive community or other population management protocol consistent with the institution’s treatment mission. Supervises the Institutional Program Manager to ensure that inmate classification processes and therapeutic programming and services are delivered to inmates in accordance with their evidence-based design in support of the institution’s reentry mission. Partners with the Chief of Security to ensure EBP practices support safety and security and involve security staff roles appropriately. Serves as an Administrative Duty Officer managing all institutional operations on a rotational basis. Develops and establishes professional relationships with internal and external audiences to enhance information networks, assist inmates and ensure smooth facility operation. Promotes the development of self and staff through training.

Minimum Qualifications

Extensive working knowledge of VADOC operational policies, procedures, and practices in the institutional setting. Demonstrated ability to complete reports and/or write policies and procedures. Extensive working knowledge of inmate classification processes and evidence-based principles and practices. Demonstrated ability to design, deliver, coordinate, and evaluate inmate programs and services. Knowledge of the Virginia Adult Reentry Initiative (VARI), and VADOC models for unit management, cognitive community, and evidence-based treatment. High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of unit management, cognitive community or inmate reentry programs and services. Corrections supervisory experience or experience in a lead role implementing an initiative in corrections.

Special Instructions

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. For more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.