Program Director

MTC; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits - short/long-term

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Military leave

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) seeks a seasoned professional for the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas.

The role oversees program planning, development, and training, ensuring compliance with DSHS CTI requirements and coordinating with correctional staff to create a therapeutic community. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field, 5+ years in program administration or counseling, and relevant licensure (LCDC/CCJP/QCC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or related field preferred.
• Two years full-time wage-earning experience supervising employees.
• Five years full-time wage-earning program administration or counseling experience.
• Current licensure as LCDC by Texas DSHS, or CCJP certification, or QCC credential.
• Therapeutic Community treatment experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must pass annual in-service training and background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, train, and implement programs; monitor compliance with policies and procedures; provide consultative services.
• Maintain alcohol and drug treatment program meeting DSHS CTI requirements.
• Establish a Therapeutic Community within the facility with correctional staff.
• Coordinate prevention components with other facility programs.
• Conduct investigations, analyses, and reporting for program improvements.
• Prepare annual program budget and manuals; assist in training material development.
• Collaborate with staff and departments to identify trends and provide technical assistance.
• Train staff, evaluate performance, and coordinate personnel changes with leadership.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Supervision experience

Program administration

Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor

Certified Criminal Justice Professiona

Qualified Credentialed Counselor

Therapeutic Community experience

Texas driver license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Pay - $54,160 Annual Salary

Schedule - Full Time

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits

• Dental benefits

• Life insurance

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Employee assistance program

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Bereavement leave

• Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

1. Responsible for program planning, development, training, and implementation; monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and providing consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective agency programs.

2. Maintain alcohol and drug treatment program that complies with Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Clinical Training Institute (CTI) requirements.

3. Establish a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven.

4. Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components with other facility programs.

5. Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes treatment operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and initiates activities to produce a more effective program.

6. Prepares annual program budget; develops policy and procedure manuals; and assists in the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs.

7. Works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs; provides technical assistance on program services; and provides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, and organizations.

8. Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the regional operations director and coordinated with the office manager and/or corporate human resources manager prior to implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below more than the required five (5) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

• Two (2) years full-time , wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees .

• Five (5) years full-time , wage-earning program administration or counseling experience .

• Acurrent valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), current certification as a Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals or current valid Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) license to provide substance abuse treatment.

• Therapeutic Community treatment experience preferred.

• A valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [e-mail] or 801-693-2888.

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