Program Director

Center Point, Inc; San Pablo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO/Sick time

401K with matching & Life insurance

Job summary

Center Point, Inc. seeks an experienced Program Director to lead a CDCR DRP-funded Day Reporting Center in San Pablo, CA. You will supervise seven staff, drive evidence-based interventions, and ensure service quality for adults on parole.

You will establish operational systems, recruit and onboard staff, and launch the program with a focus on reducing recidivism and successful community reintegration through strong contracts management and regulatory oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible program management experience, preferably in criminal justice, reentry, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience with justice-involved individuals, Adult Parole population, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as CBT, substance use disorder treatment, and reentry services.
• Experience managing contracts, compliance, and performance outcomes in publicly funded programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Budgeting, reporting, and regulatory oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall administrative and operational leadership for CDCR DRP-funded DRC services.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily program activities serving adults on parole.
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based interventions, including CBT, SUD services, and reentry support.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate multidisciplinary program staff.
• Ensure compliance with CDCR DRP contract requirements, state regulations, and evidence-based standards.
• Oversee program performance, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement to reduce recidivism.
• Manage program budget and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Collaborate with CDCR staff, parole agents, community providers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and timely submission of required deliverables.
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and program reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Contract management

Compliance

Program management

Criminal justice

Parole services

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Center Point is seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to serve as Program Director for our new Contra Costa County Day Reporting Center (DRC) in San Pablo, CA. This innovative program is under contract with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), and will provide services to adults on parole.

About the Position:

The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and successful operation of a CDCR-funded Day Reporting Center serving the Adult Parole population. This role oversees a team of seven staff members and is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with evidence-based practices and CDCR DRP contract requirements, with a focus on reducing recidivism and supporting successful community reintegration.

The Program Director will play an integral role in establishing operational systems and workflows, recruiting and onboarding staff, developing a positive team culture, implementing training, and leading the successful launch and ongoing operation of the program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall administrative and operational leadership for CDCR DRP-funded DRC services.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate daily program activities serving adults on parole.
• Ensure delivery of evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral programming, substance use disorder services, and reentry support.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate multidisciplinary program staff.
• Ensure compliance with CDCR DRP contract requirements, state regulations, and evidence-based practice standards.
• Oversee program performance, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism.
• Manage program budget and ensure fiscal accountability in alignment with contract expectations.
• Collaborate with CDCR staff, parole agents, community providers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and timely submission of all required program deliverables (e.g., performance reports, ARMS-related data as applicable).
• Support audits, monitoring visits, and program reviews.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, preferably in criminal justice, reentry, or behavioral health settings.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), substance use disorder treatment, and reentry services preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing contracts, compliance, and performance outcomes in publicly funded programs.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting, and regulatory oversight preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
• Must be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.

Benefits/Perks:

• Highly competitive compensation.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 15 days off (PTO/Sick time), increasing with tenure. Paid holidays.
• 401K with matching contribution & Life insurance program.

Pay Frequency: Twice monthly.
Work Remotely: No.
Job Type: Full-time Schedule - Monday to Friday (weekends when needed).