Program Director, Pretrial Services & Operations

JusticePoint; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JusticePoint in Marquette, Michigan is seeking a Program Director to lead the Pretrial Service Program(s) in the Upper Peninsula. This role oversees staff, ensures program activities are documented, and ensures contractual obligations are met while coordinating with the administration team.

The position requires hands-on problem solving, staff recruitment, training, and ongoing quality assurance to drive performance outcomes across counties. Travel to other counties for meetings may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
• Certification in Pretrial Services within one year of employment.
• Management experience in pretrial, criminal justice, or human services.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community mental health and AODA resources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate staffing to fulfill contract obligations through recruitment, hiring, and training of program staff.
• Create, review, and update staff training policy, procedure, and training manuals.
• Ensure court reports, program policies, and quality assurance policies are updated and strictly adhered by staff.
• Maintain and improve all forms and documents needed to operate and track case outcomes and services.
• Provide ongoing review and quality assurance for case management services, casework documentation, and court reports.
• Complete and provide reports to all funding sources as required in the contract for services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field

Bachelor’s degree with equivalent managerial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

JusticePoint in Marquette, Michigan is seeking a Program Director to lead the Pretrial Service Program(s) in the Upper Peninsula. This role oversees staff, ensures program activities are documented, and ensures contractual obligations are met while coordinating with the administration team.

The position requires hands-on problem solving, staff recruitment, training, and ongoing quality assurance to drive performance outcomes across counties. Travel to other counties for meetings may be required.