Residential Re-Entry Programs Director — Impact Leader

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas seeks a Facility Director to lead operations in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on strategic planning, budget management, staff development, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety and inspection requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the leadership team, supervise program staff, and drive improvements to program practices while maintaining a mission-driven culture and effective stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science or a related field and five years of transferable experience in correctional setting or community re-entry or Social services field.
• Demonstrated ability in program development and personnel management.
• Knowledge of correction, ACA standards, PREA and industry accepted practices.
• Strong budget development and management experience; personnel supervision; property management; resource development; and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Deputy Director and management team to identify, create and implement program objectives and contractual obligations.
• Recruit, supervise and evaluate program staff under the guidance of VOACC policies.
• Develop program policies and procedures to meet agency goals while ensuring funding compliance.
• Develop and implement pre-service and in-service training for all program staff.
• Reinforce VOACC/BOP policies and procedures as they relate to the program.
• Promote transparency and collaboration throughout the organization to maintain good culture.
• Monitor organization operations and ensure employees and practices comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and other related functions.
• Carry out all objectives, goals and program activities within the established budget.
• Develop partnerships with stakeholders, industry regulators and other relevant parties.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities within the organization and its environment to protect business interests.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with funding and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and manage community relations activities, including supporting the Vice President and/or Administrative Office representatives in facilitating contract needs.
• Investigate and respond to disciplinary matters concerning residents.
• Participate in professional enhancement training including 40 hours annually and maintain CPR/First Aid certification.
• Oversee the billing process to ensure revenue and expense targets are met.
• Assist leadership with the budget process to meet staff and Residents needs.
• Work with Vice President to expand Community Corrections business opportunities.
• Assist other Program Leaders
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

budget development

personnel supervision

property management

resource development

public relations

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas seeks a Facility Director to lead operations in Baltimore, MD. The role focuses on strategic planning, budget management, staff development, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local safety and inspection requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the leadership team, supervise program staff, and drive improvements to program practices while maintaining a mission-driven culture and effective stakeholder relationships.