Program Director

Pay: $59,160 annual salary

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday – Friday

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Christina Melton Crain Unit in Gatesville, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for program planning, development, training, and implementation; monitors compliance with
  policies and procedures; and provides consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective agency
  programs
• Develop a system to promote the coordination and integration of the substance abuse prevention components
  with other facility programs
• Conducts special investigations, program analyses, and research studies; reviews and analyzes treatment
  operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and initiates activities to
  produce a more effective program
• Prepares annual program budget; develops policy and procedure manuals; and assists in the preparation of
  training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs
• Works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs; provides technical assistance
  on program services; and provides liaison with other departments, divisions, agencies, and organizations
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel changes as
  approved by the director, programs and coordinated with corporate human resources prior to implementation
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when
  inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and
  intervention techniques
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by
management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher
  Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) required
• Five (5) years full-time, wage-earning program administration or counseling experience required. Each year of experience as
  described below in excess of the required five (5) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an
  accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis
• Two (2) years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees
• Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), current valid certification as Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP) by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, or current valid licensure as
  Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) licensed to conduct counseling in a treatment environment
• Must be able to obtain an Upper-Level Management Approval (ULM). Must maintain a valid license or certification for continued employment in the position
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements

• Must complete Correction Awareness Training (CAT) prior to inmate contact
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, o