Assistant Program Director

Job description

Pay: $54,160 annual salary

**Schedule:** Full-Time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

**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 **Walker-Sayle Unit in Breckenridge, 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 Duties:**

1.

Assists in planning chemical dependency counseling programs; and coordinates the delivery of counseling services to inmates with histories of chemical use, abuse, or addiction
2.

Provides a comprehensive evaluation from a battery of valid measurement tools to assess the recovery needs and the re-offense risk of inmates
3.

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
4.

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
5.

Maintain a Therapeutic Community (TC) within the facility working closely with correctional staff to create a living environment that is peer driven
6.

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
7.

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
8.

Submit copy of the Individual Progress Summary to the Parole Division to be included in the Parole Case Summary
9.

Supervises the work of others; and assists in instructing others in program methods, procedures, and functions
10.

Apply gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female inmates.
11.

Coordinate or participate in transition meetings
12.

Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
13.

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

**Qualifications:**

+ 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.

**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, or any other category protected by federal law.

MTC participates in E-Verify.

We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

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