Men's Prison Program Manager

Prison Fellowship Financial; Waycross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Up to 39 days paid leave annually

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Prison Fellowship Financial in Waycross, GA, is seeking a mission-focused Academy Program Manager to lead daily operations at Ware State Prison. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of program management experience, including effective team building, and hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

The position promises a robust benefits package including health, vision, dental insurance, and up to 39 days of paid leave annually. A supportive work environment with opportunities for growth is emphasized for all full-time staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of program management experience including budgeting and managing staff.
• 3+ years of experience building effective teams.
• Significant demonstrated classroom and case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations within Ware State Prison.
• Deliver classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques.
• Provide case planning and management for program participants.

Skills

Program management

Team building

Curriculum delivery

Case management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science, business, or related field

Job description

Want to make a difference? Join an organization committed to sharing the hope of true transformation with those impacted by incarceration for nearly 50 years.

What we are looking for:

A driven and mission-focused men’s prison Academy Program Manager to lead the day-to-day operations within the Ware State Prison for men in Waycross, GA. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of program management experience, including budgeting and managing staff; 3+ years of experience building effective teams; a bachelor’s degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience.

• Proven ability to deliver a classroom curriculum using transformational teaching techniques and to provide case planning and management for program participants within the prison.
• Experience recruiting, interviewing, and selecting program participants and volunteers to ensure a positive, pro-social environment.
• Strong communication skills to ensure adequate communication, coordination and compliance with the Department of Correction’s policies and procedures. Relational ability to work with wardens and other corrections staff to approve and arrange special program needs.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with volunteers, wardens, corrections staff, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of program management experience including budgeting and managing staff
• 3+ years of experience building effective teams
• Significant demonstrated classroom and case management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, business, or related field or equivalent relevant experience
• This is a full-time in-prison position in Waycross, GA and the driving aspect of this role is subject to certain driving record and insurance requirements

What we offer:

At Prison Fellowship, our goal is to support the total well‑being of all our employees. Our benefit offerings for full‑time employees include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, retirement account funding, flexible spending accounts, paid maternity and parental leave benefits, and more. Our outstanding benefits package includes paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment. Part‑time employees working at least 20 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits, on a pro‑rated basis. In addition, we offer a team‑oriented, mission‑driven, supportive environment with cutting‑edge technology solutions and tremendous opportunity for growth and development.

Salary at Prison Fellowship is determined by a variety of factors. For this position, the salary range is projected to be between X and Y.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment laws:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)