Director of Inmate Programs & Reentry

Lancaster-County,-PA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Family medical leave

Job summary

Lancaster County seeks a seasoned administrator to oversee inmate services, program oversight, policy and compliance, and re-entry initiatives. This full-time role leads educational, vocational, religious, and substance abuse programs, coordinating staff and contracted providers to support rehabilitation and societal reintegration.

Reporting to the Warden, you will manage budget planning, participate in prison administration meetings, ensure compliance with PA Code Title 37, and act as on-call

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in justice administration or related field.
• Experience supervising staff in correctional or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of program objectives, correctional laws, and facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, development and implementation of policies for inmate services.
• Oversee treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation programs.
• Ensure compliance with PA Code Title 37 and related standards.
• Manage budget planning and reporting; participate in prison administration meetings.
• Serve as on-call Prison Administrator as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy & compliance

Criminal justice knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lancaster County seeks a seasoned administrator to oversee inmate services, program oversight, policy and compliance, and re-entry initiatives. This full-time role leads educational, vocational, religious, and substance abuse programs, coordinating staff and contracted providers to support rehabilitation and societal reintegration.

Reporting to the Warden, you will manage budget planning, participate in prison administration meetings, ensure compliance with PA Code Title 37, and act as on-call