Hourchildren.org
Program Director-Rose M. Singer Center/Rikers Island
Hourchildren.org, Astoria, New York, United States, 11106
Title: Program Director- Rose M. Singer Center/Rikers Island Director of Prison and Jail Programs
Reports to: Director of Prison and Jail Programs
Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule:
M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, some evenings and weekends required
Salary:
$90,000 per year
JOB
SUMMARY
The Program Director will lead and support Hour Children's services with justice-involved women detained at the Rose M. Singer Center on Riker's Island and their families to strengthen family connections during detention, facilitate long-term stability, and increase family reunification outcomes. These services include comprehensive visit programming, supportive counseling, and case management services, advocacy, parenting education, and family reunification and reentry services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the administration of program operations and all aspects of service provision, including social work practice, reentry services, visit coaching, visiting services, family assistance, family advocacy, and mentoring
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments
Oversee the hiring, retention, and management of staff, including performance and scheduling
Supervise program staff, including social workers, parent advocates, reentry
specialist, visiting services specialist, and visit program drivers and chaperones
Ensure compliance with NYC DOC's protocols and regulations
Representing Hour Children as the primary point of on-site contact for Facility Administration
Oversee the referral process for justice-involved women applying to the Hour Children transitional housing program from the Rose M. Singer Center
Communicate regularly with Hour Children's Executive Director and Director of Prison and Jail Programs about all issues, events, activities, and budgetary considerations
Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required to manage program outcomes and respond to grant reporting requirements
Attend internal staff meetings, training, and supervision, as well as related external meetings and training with resource partners
Be "on-call" for weekend issues that arise
Comply with all Jail procedures, processes, and requirements, including all security regulations and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements
Specifications
for
Physical
Requirements
(as
applicable):
Ability to travel across the five boroughs and to the Rose M. Singer Center
Qualifications and Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Human Services, or the equivalent
Licensed Master or Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required
At least five years of experience working with individuals and families impacted by incarceration, criminal justice, foster care or family court involvement, substance abuse issues, and/or intimate partner violence
Must be able to obtain jail clearance
A demonstrated commitment to parents' rights and social justice
Experience reading contracts and managing budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to a wide variety of audiences
Demonstrated success in planning and implementing program activities within budgetary and time constraints
Demonstrated success in staff development
Must be familiar with and remain informed about the criminal justice system, corrections, and the impact of mass incarceration on communities of color and poor communities
Must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally inclusive manner
Must be able to have solid, productive boundaries and work cooperatively with DOCs and staff
Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs
Spanish language fluency is preferred
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Reports to: Director of Prison and Jail Programs
Status: Full-Time
Work Schedule:
M-F, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, some evenings and weekends required
Salary:
$90,000 per year
JOB
SUMMARY
The Program Director will lead and support Hour Children's services with justice-involved women detained at the Rose M. Singer Center on Riker's Island and their families to strengthen family connections during detention, facilitate long-term stability, and increase family reunification outcomes. These services include comprehensive visit programming, supportive counseling, and case management services, advocacy, parenting education, and family reunification and reentry services.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the administration of program operations and all aspects of service provision, including social work practice, reentry services, visit coaching, visiting services, family assistance, family advocacy, and mentoring
Ensure compliance with contractual commitments
Oversee the hiring, retention, and management of staff, including performance and scheduling
Supervise program staff, including social workers, parent advocates, reentry
specialist, visiting services specialist, and visit program drivers and chaperones
Ensure compliance with NYC DOC's protocols and regulations
Representing Hour Children as the primary point of on-site contact for Facility Administration
Oversee the referral process for justice-involved women applying to the Hour Children transitional housing program from the Rose M. Singer Center
Communicate regularly with Hour Children's Executive Director and Director of Prison and Jail Programs about all issues, events, activities, and budgetary considerations
Prepare regular monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required to manage program outcomes and respond to grant reporting requirements
Attend internal staff meetings, training, and supervision, as well as related external meetings and training with resource partners
Be "on-call" for weekend issues that arise
Comply with all Jail procedures, processes, and requirements, including all security regulations and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements
Specifications
for
Physical
Requirements
(as
applicable):
Ability to travel across the five boroughs and to the Rose M. Singer Center
Qualifications and Requirements:
Master's Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Human Services, or the equivalent
Licensed Master or Clinical Social Worker (LMSW, LCSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) required
At least five years of experience working with individuals and families impacted by incarceration, criminal justice, foster care or family court involvement, substance abuse issues, and/or intimate partner violence
Must be able to obtain jail clearance
A demonstrated commitment to parents' rights and social justice
Experience reading contracts and managing budgets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present information to a wide variety of audiences
Demonstrated success in planning and implementing program activities within budgetary and time constraints
Demonstrated success in staff development
Must be familiar with and remain informed about the criminal justice system, corrections, and the impact of mass incarceration on communities of color and poor communities
Must be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally inclusive manner
Must be able to have solid, productive boundaries and work cooperatively with DOCs and staff
Computer and technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office programs
Spanish language fluency is preferred
PI2915f6dc1c33-35216-35669108