Prison Family Programs Coordinator

Osborne Association, Inc.; City of Newburgh (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Osborne Association seeks a Program Coordinator for FamilyWorks to support parenting education and healthy relationships across New York State DOCCS sites. You will oversee daily operations of FamilyWorks programs, coordinate courses inside prisons, and partner with prison officials and community stakeholders.

Remote-friendly supervision is possible, but travel to prisons is required; you must have a reliable vehicle and participate in weekend or holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 1–2 years of progressively responsible program/service management experience in a social service agency.
• Non-profit experience is strongly preferred, with a clear understanding of the criminal justice environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate parenting and relationship course cycles within 8 state prisons.
• Organize graduations and plan special events for FamilyWorks.
• Recruit, train, and supervise approximately 10 part-time Family Center staff and 2 full-time Family Service Specialists.
• Coordinate events, including program graduations and classes inside the prisons, in collaboration with DOCCS staff.
• Schedule staff coverage of Family Centers and ensure timely approval of employee timesheets.
• Oversee the DOCCS clearance processes for new staff, working closely with HR and DOCCS Volunteer Services.
• Direct the placement of clerks in each prison, including the visiting room family centers.
• Manage program resources and purchasing (via Divvy/POs) for graduations, events, and holiday gifts.
• Adhere to established DOCCS and Osborne guidelines for operating prison programs, ensuring safety and infectious control policies are met.
• Routinely make site visits to facilities during weekend hours of operation and provide direct backup coverage to local facilities when needed.
• In collaboration with the Data Analyst, ensure that record keeping and reports are accurate and timely.
• Actively engage with funders and DOCCS staff to maintain positive working relationships.
• Garner supplemental funding and in-kind resources to enrich prison programming.

Skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Payroll systems

Data entry

Travel locally

DOCCS clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Paylocity payroll

Job description

The Osborne Association seeks a Program Coordinator for FamilyWorks to support parenting education and healthy relationships across New York State DOCCS sites. You will oversee daily operations of FamilyWorks programs, coordinate courses inside prisons, and partner with prison officials and community stakeholders.

Remote-friendly supervision is possible, but travel to prisons is required; you must have a reliable vehicle and participate in weekend or holiday coverage as needed.