Pathway Home Reentry Program Manager

kinexus; Benton Harbor, Paw Paw (MI, MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus Group in Michigan is seeking a Program Manager for Pathway Home 6 to lead reentry services across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with DOL and WIOA metrics, and build partnerships with correctional facilities, service providers, and employers to deliver high-quality, timely services for justice-involved individuals pre- and post-release. You are expected to be proactive, organized, and mission-driven in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of program management experience in workforce development or reentry services.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Willingness to travel between program sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre- and post-release services including job readiness, occupational training, mental health referrals, and housing coordination.
• Supervise Program Coordinator and Case Managers across three county jails.
• Ensure fidelity to grant requirements, including WIOA performance metrics and recidivism tracking.
• Lead ongoing program evaluation, process improvement and staff development initiatives.
• Represent the program at local, regional, and state workforce development meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or related field

Tools

LS/CMI

Job description

Kinexus Group in Michigan is seeking a Program Manager for Pathway Home 6 to lead reentry services across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties.

You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with DOL and WIOA metrics, and build partnerships with correctional facilities, service providers, and employers to deliver high-quality, timely services for justice-involved individuals pre- and post-release. You are expected to be proactive, organized, and mission-driven in a dynamic environment.