Program Director, Family Services for Incarcerated Women

Hourchildren.org; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Hour Children is seeking a Program Director for Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, NY. The role oversees family services for incarcerated women and their families, including parenting programs, transportation, and advocacy, with responsibilities spanning program development, budgeting, and compliance.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Justice Services and requires leadership across multiple programs within NYS facilities.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in sociology, social work and/or human services/Criminal Justice.
• LMHC or LMSW preferred, but not required.
• Experience with substance use and rehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends, as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to walk up and down stairs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates family services programming for women who are incarcerated and their family members including monitoring enrollment of women in classes, use of the parenting center, ensuring curriculum use are updated, develop strategies for continued client and family engagement
• Acts as an advocate and liaison for Hour Children at the prison to maximize success and provide opportunities for incarcerated women engagement into HC services.
• Develop and implement marketing plans, new courses, and continued programming for the women and families which are agreed upon with NYS department of Corrections and Community Services.
• Working with finance team to develop, manage, and maximize budgets to ensure costs are efficiently meet program and revenue goals, where appropriate
• Recruit, assign, support and supervise staff and individuals who are incarcerated including onboarding and training
• Administer annual performance reviews
• Review staffing patterns and roles to ensure they are consistent with program needs
• Work with program manager (assistant) and other staff to supervise and coordinate volunteer services
• Collect program data, analyze, and report outcomes and results
• Collaborate with other Program Directors, Development and Finance to further program and organizational goals
• Ensure program compliance with all laws and organizational policies.
• Update and implement policies and procedures for the various programs as needed
• Comply with DOCCS’s policies and procedures.
• Onboard volunteers
• Serve as a liaison between Hour Children and the other organizations or leaders in the sector to grow and strengthen Hour Children’s reach and impact
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Compassion

Strong supervisory skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Valid driver’s license

Education

BA or BS in sociology, social work and/or human services/Criminal Justice

LMHC or LMSW

Job description

Hour Children is seeking a Program Director for Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, NY. The role oversees family services for incarcerated women and their families, including parenting programs, transportation, and advocacy, with responsibilities spanning program development, budgeting, and compliance.

The position reports to the Senior Director of Justice Services and requires leadership across multiple programs within NYS facilities.