Program Manager, Statewide Reentry & Transitional Services

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services; Headquarters Office in Baton Rouge, is seeking a Program Manager/Deputy Director to lead statewide offender reentry and transitional services for individuals housed in local jails and state institutions.

The role ensures that reentry programs and services are coordinated, appropriately staffed, properly implemented, and delivered with fidelity.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in administrative services; public health, social services, or health services; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services; OR
• An advanced degree in a social science field, public health, counseling, social work, rehabilitation services, business, public, or health administration, or Juris Doctorate plus three years of experience in administrative services, public health, social services, or health services.
• EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing reports and program data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements.
• Conducting scheduled and unscheduled audits and monitoring of Transition Specialist programs, assessments, and training to ensure services are delivered with fidelity.
• Assisting with the development, revision, and implementation of rules, regulations, procedures, and processes supporting a continuum of reentry and transitional services.
• Developing and maintaining partnerships with outside agencies, organizations, community groups, and individuals to expand resources and services available to offenders.
• Identifying staff training and development needs and ensuring appropriate training is provided.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 4 years experience in admin/public health/social services/health services

Advanced degree in a social science/public health/counseling/social work/rehabilitation/public or health administration or JD + 3 years experience

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services; Headquarters Office in Baton Rouge, is seeking a Program Manager/Deputy Director to lead statewide offender reentry and transitional services for individuals housed in local jails and state institutions.

The role ensures that reentry programs and services are coordinated, appropriately staffed, properly implemented, and delivered with fidelity.