Program Director (Americus, GA)

Paycom - ATS; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Albany, GA 31705 seeks a Program Director responsible for managerial, operational and administrative duties for the youth tracking program. You will supervise staff, ensure data entry into JTS and ETO, complete discharge documentation, coordinate with funding sources, respond to crises, and ensure compliance with DJJ contracts and internal policies.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 6 months+ youth experience or 3 years related work, a GA driver’s license, background check,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 months' youth/family experience or 3 years related experience.
• Valid Georgia State Driver’s License with current insurance and clean record.
• Clear criminal background check by the Georgia DJJ.
• Clear drug screen results from the organization’s facility.
• Ability to deliver goal-oriented services and strong verbal/written skills.
• Ability to manage conflicts and perform in crisis situations.
• CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all program staff, ensuring daily contacts are made by assigned Youth Trackers.
• Enter data promptly into JTS and ETO systems.
• Complete discharge information for assigned youth accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with funding sources to maximize client population levels.
• Respond to and document crises per SWK and DJJ policy.
• Maintain cleanliness, security and safety of the facility.
• Ensure compliance with DJJ contract and internal policies.
• Notify management in case of client crisis or incidents.
• Ensure staff trainings are completed within required timeframes.
• Connect youth to GPS monitoring and manage Veritracks assignments.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Crisis management

First Aid/CPR

GPS tracking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

GPS Tracking System

Veritracks

JTS/ETO data entry

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Albany, GA - Albany, GA 31705, Position Type: Full Time Regular, Salary Range: $60,008.00 - $60,008.00 Salary/year, Job Summary: The Program Director is responsible for managerial, operational and administrative duties relating to the program and is the first point of contact in case of emergency situation. The Program Director must maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working hours other than regular work schedule and evenings, weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise all program staff, ensuring all daily contacts are made by assigned Youth Trackers
• Ensure all data is entered promptly into the Depart of Juvenile Justice’s Juvenile Tracking System (JTS) and Southwest Key Programs database, Efforts to Outcome (ETO)
• Complete required documentation, including discharge information, for assigned youth in an accurate and timely manner\
• Work effectively with funding source to ensure program is operating with maximum client population levels.
• Respond and document all crisis per SWK and DJJ Policy
• Maintain and monitor cleanliness, security and safety of facility
• Ensure program compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) contract, Southwest Key Employee Guidebook and Georgia Policy and Procedures Manual
• Notify program management staff immediately in the event of a client crisis, suspected illegal activity or any other client incident
• Ensure all staff meets required training within the required time frames
• Ensure all youth are successfully connected to global positioning satellite (GPS) monitoring device
• Ensure timely assignment/un-assignment of GPS units in Veritracks system
• Maintain and ensure accountability of all program GPS inventory
• Ensure program is fiscally accountable
• Regular and punctual attendance

Other Functions:

• Coordinate and participate in all client activities and groups when necessary
• Provide daily contacts with youth as needed; subject to be on call and be available to provide staff assistance
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned

Qualifications: Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 6 months of experience working with youth and families or a related field or 3 years of experience working with youth and families or a related field
• Valid Georgia State Driver’s License, maintain current insurance and registration and clear driving record
• Clear result from a criminal background check by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice
• Clear drug screen results from the organization’s designated medical facility
• Ability to assist with goal-oriented delivery of services
• Possess good verbal and written skills
• Ability to manage conflicts and perform well in crisis situations
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Physical Demands:

Must be able to obtain First Aid Certification (CPR). Must be able to verify client’s whereabouts by driving, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time. Daily use of various office equipment. Bending, stooping, climbing up stairs and lifting up to 15 lbs. required to complete daily tasks.

Work Environment:

This is a youth tracking program which requires daily contact at various client locations. Work shifts are subject to change. Noise levels vary from mild to moderate. This position may require extended periods of time in an automobile. Exposed to prevalent weather conditions.