What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUD Treatment / Program Director position at New Jersey Association on Correction?
SUMMARY
Residential program for adult residents which are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse program. Staff are accountable to carry out assigned duties relating to the treatment and security of the residence and residents while following established protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Plan
•Plan and provide overall program direction and coordination of drug dependency treatment programs for clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction at Millicent Fenwick House.
•Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the program and organization.
•Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
•Liaison between programs and management to develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the program.
•Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
•Participate in daily shift-change meetings, monthly staff meetings, weekly house meetings, weekly treatment team meeting facilitation as well as semiannual training and meetings with executive staff as scheduled..
Organize
•Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and our funder.
•Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant professional and accreditation standard sand licensure. (ACA, PREA, DHMAS Licensure)
•Meet all required internal and external standards and policies.
•Develop forms and records to document program activities.
Staff
•In consultation with the Program Supervisor, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program and treatment staff.
•Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization.
•Review payroll records for timely submission and approval.
•Review staff performance on a regular basis in accordance with the organization’s performance evaluation system.
•Engage volunteers/interns for appropriate program activities using established volunteer/intern management practices.
•Ensure that all program staff receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs.
Lead
• The successful candidate shall report to the Department Director.
• Assigned designee for the Program Supervisor when Supervisor is unavailable or away from the program.
• Ensure treatment staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.
• Act as the Facility PREA Compliance Manager
• Supervise program case management staff by providing direction, input and feedback, ensuring clients receive appropriate services based on assessed need in accordance with established policies and procedures established by NJAC.
• Complete and ensure staff completion of required annual training in compliance with due dates.
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program.
• Coordinate the delivery of services among all program activities (treatment and operations) to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure the development and implementation of:
o Comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for residents within established timeframes
o Individual and group counseling,
o Effective crisis intervention and conflict resolution,
o Authorized outings into the community and assign accountability levels,
o Monthly behavioral evaluations,
o Conducting interventions,
o Individual/group lectures and didactic presentations,
o Facilitating community meetings,
o Facilitating multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews,
o Developing aftercare treatment plans, and all required documentation.
o Other areas of focus may include Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services.
Service
• In conjunction with case managers and the program supervisor, ensure that each client is properly served, and treatment is rendered accordance to industry standards.
• Perform Accountability Duties:
o accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis;
o ensuring the safety and security of staff and residents in the Facility;
o providing supervision and surveillance of the residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter;
o ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility;
o conducting facility searches;
o conducting urine monitoring;
o monitoring entry and egress of all residents and visitors.
• Write reports on the program for management and funders as required.
• Communicate with Program Supervisor and funders as outlined in funding agreements.
• Ensure reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements.
• Identify, evaluate and report to the Program Supervisor program activities and take appropriate
Residential program for adult residents which are state inmates classified to a work release/substance abuse program. Staff are accountable to carry out assigned duties relating to the treatment and security of the residence and residents while following established protocols and procedures approved by NJAC and the NJ Department of Corrections.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
Plan
•Plan and provide overall program direction and coordination of drug dependency treatment programs for clients assigned to the New Jersey Association on Correction at Millicent Fenwick House.
•Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the program and organization.
•Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the program.
•Liaison between programs and management to develop an annual budget and operating plan to support the program.
•Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement.
•Participate in daily shift-change meetings, monthly staff meetings, weekly house meetings, weekly treatment team meeting facilitation as well as semiannual training and meetings with executive staff as scheduled..
Organize
•Ensure that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization and our funder.
•Ensure that program activities comply with all relevant professional and accreditation standard sand licensure. (ACA, PREA, DHMAS Licensure)
•Meet all required internal and external standards and policies.
•Develop forms and records to document program activities.
Staff
•In consultation with the Program Supervisor, recruit, interview and select well-qualified program and treatment staff.
•Implement the human resources policies, procedures and practices of the organization.
•Review payroll records for timely submission and approval.
•Review staff performance on a regular basis in accordance with the organization’s performance evaluation system.
•Engage volunteers/interns for appropriate program activities using established volunteer/intern management practices.
•Ensure that all program staff receive an appropriate orientation to the organization and the programs.
Lead
• The successful candidate shall report to the Department Director.
• Assigned designee for the Program Supervisor when Supervisor is unavailable or away from the program.
• Ensure treatment staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in accordance with organizational standards.
• Act as the Facility PREA Compliance Manager
• Supervise program case management staff by providing direction, input and feedback, ensuring clients receive appropriate services based on assessed need in accordance with established policies and procedures established by NJAC.
• Complete and ensure staff completion of required annual training in compliance with due dates.
• Communicate with clients and other stakeholders to gain community support for the program and to solicit input to improve the program.
• Coordinate the delivery of services among all program activities (treatment and operations) to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure the development and implementation of:
o Comprehensive assessment and treatment plans for residents within established timeframes
o Individual and group counseling,
o Effective crisis intervention and conflict resolution,
o Authorized outings into the community and assign accountability levels,
o Monthly behavioral evaluations,
o Conducting interventions,
o Individual/group lectures and didactic presentations,
o Facilitating community meetings,
o Facilitating multidisciplinary case conferences and treatment plan reviews,
o Developing aftercare treatment plans, and all required documentation.
o Other areas of focus may include Alumni Services, Family Services Smoke Cessation, Orientation and HIV Services.
Service
• In conjunction with case managers and the program supervisor, ensure that each client is properly served, and treatment is rendered accordance to industry standards.
• Perform Accountability Duties:
o accounting for each resident in the facility and in the community on a “real time” basis;
o ensuring the safety and security of staff and residents in the Facility;
o providing supervision and surveillance of the residents, staff and visitors as well as the facility perimeter;
o ensuring that contraband is not brought into the facility;
o conducting facility searches;
o conducting urine monitoring;
o monitoring entry and egress of all residents and visitors.
• Write reports on the program for management and funders as required.
• Communicate with Program Supervisor and funders as outlined in funding agreements.
• Ensure reports and supporting documentation for funders are prepared as outlined in funding agreements.
• Identify, evaluate and report to the Program Supervisor program activities and take appropriate
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000
