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Management & Training Corporation · 1 day ago

Assistant Program Director

Breckenridge, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $54K/yr

3+ years exp

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is dedicated to making a social impact by providing a safe working environment while helping at-risk populations. The Assistant Program Director will assist in planning and coordinating chemical dependency counseling programs for inmates, providing evaluations, counseling, and maintaining records.

Human Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to inmates with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction

Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of inmates

Participates in the Individual Treatment Plan based on the severity and characteristics of the inmates as determined by the comprehensive assessment, review of collateral information, and the Clinical interview

Provides counseling and recovery skills training; participates in inmate orientation, educational and individual and process counseling groups in compliance with program standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures

Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven

Maintains inmate records and other records regarding services provided to include statistical feedback on evaluations; and compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate

At the conclusion of the program, and Individual Progress Summary will be developed for each inmate on participation and quality of completion in the SAFPF/IPTC programs

Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary

Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions

Apply gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female inmates

Coordinate or participate in transition meetings

Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed

Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property; adhere to safety practices

Qualification

Licensed Chemical Dependency CounselorCertified Criminal Justice ProfessionalQualified Credentialed CounselorProgram administration experienceCounseling skillsData compilationTeam supervisionCommunication skills

Required

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)

Three (3) years full-time, wage-earning program administration or counseling experience. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required three (3) years may be substituted for thirty (30) semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis

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 maintain a valid license or certification for continued employment in the position

Must be able to obtain an Upper-Level Management Approval (ULM)

Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management

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