Program Director - Woburn Community Justice Support Center

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Summary

As the Program Director of the Woburn Community Justice Support Center, you are responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and assessment of educational, vocational and wraparound support programs related to the clients of the program. Your role will involve curriculum design, staff supervision, client engagement, and fostering partnerships with local municipal courts, the Office of Community Corrections, and community organizations.

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

• Maintain effective and positive working relationships with referral sources, including Probation, Parole, Sheriff's Department, Office of Community Corrections, colleagues, supervisor, employees, other agency programs, and other community-based agencies/referral resources

• Review budget with CFO and Senior Management and maintain a balanced budget for program necessities (including petty cash and supplies)

• Provide regular staff supervision

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding and oversight of program contracts and proposals to include monitoring of program utilization and performance goals

• Promote and lead agency culture of learning and respect to others as well as agency mission and strategic plan; empower staff in meeting the agency mission

• Coordinate with Sheriff's Department/Office of Community Corrections to ensure safety and security of facilities and persons served

• Oversee program safety and emergency evacuation plans

• Implement evidence-based curriculum as required by OCC

Important Health and Wellness Benefits - BENEFITS BEGIN FIRST DAY OF WORK

• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance

• Eye-Med Vision Benefits

• Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

• 35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

• Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree

• Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness

• Mileage Reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

• Two-Week Orientation, Training, and Shadowing

• Weekly Group Supervision

• Weekly Individual Supervision

• Daily Mentoring and Support

• Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

• Opportunities for Certification in Evidence-Based Practices

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitative Counseling or Social Work required, in process may be considered

• Minimum 4 years experience in substance abuse counseling

• 2 years experience working within a correctional program or facility

• 2 years experience managing programs and supervising staff preferred

• Experience with evidence-based substance abuse curriculum preferred.

• Licensed clinician (LCSW, LICSW, LMHC) preferred; LADC recommended

• Strong background and experience in addiction treatment

• Strong writing skills

• Computer proficiency

• Valid MA driver's license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance.

• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.