The Assistant Director is responsible for overall management and delivery of residential services as outlined by the contract sources, including program plan development, case management, counseling services, community referrals, and on-site programming. The Assistant Director is also required to provide full assistance to the Facility Director in determining administrative and programmatic needs and implementing such activities that will benefit the organization and contribute toward residential and rehabilitative services.
Parameters of the Position:
Work is performed under the supervision of the Facility Director, who relies on the Assistant Director to independently plan and execute a broad range of correctional programs within a general policy framework established by the President and contract source. The Assistant Director receives direction on policy matters, and in an advisory role, contributes major input to the development of re-entry programs, appropriate to the needs of the returning citizens. Work is reviewed through informal meetings, reports, and audits and is evaluated on the basis of adherence to policy, effectiveness and efficiency of program activities, resident participation in programs, returning citizens/clients' services and the utilization of volunteers.
Guidelines include Reynolds & Associates, Inc., Policy and Procedures, Personnel Manuals, contract statements of all contracting agencies, e.g., The Federal Bureau of Prisons and the Department of Corrections for the District of Columbia principles, techniques, and methodologies of prison and community correctional administration and programming; criminal and civil codes of the Federal and District governments; and the expressed views, philosophies, and opinions of the President.
The Assistant Director must:
- Have the ability to prioritize and make decisions based on mature judgment in the day-to-day operations of the Residential Re-entry Center.
- Be able to assist in the facility's operation to meet program goals and objectives appropriate to the needs of the returning citizens and the contracting source.
- Demonstrate a professional knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of community correctional management as outlined by the American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, with demonstrated ability to function in a mature and intelligent manner during crisis situations.
Become the on-site expert in SecurManage System, be responsible for assisting in the overall management of the SecurManage System, extract reports, and monitor the quality of data input by staff members, to ensure adherence to contractor requirements.
Duties And Responsibilities:
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing all programs for Reynolds & Associates, Inc.
The Assistant Director specifically:
- Maintains a well-trained and operational staff.
- Evaluates all employees under direct supervision.
- Ensures program contract compliance through audits and quality assurance activities.
- Works in collaboration with and, in an advisory role to, other managers
- Maintains and recommends necessary improvements to the physical plant and facility operations.
- Promotes, manages, and maintains the safety, sanitation, and security of the facility and grounds in compliance with the companies' policies, funding source requirements, and OSHA standards.
- Maintains inventory.
- Assists in the overall management and supervision of the facility and staff.
- Serves as an on-call supervisor as required.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and coordinating pre-service and in-service training for correctional staff.
- Prepares regular reports as directed by the Director on the status of programs and populations at all facilities.
- Delivers informative talks and speeches to various civic and other groups outside of the Centers and to interested individuals and organizations who visit the facilities.
- Collaborates and maintains professional relationships with all criminal justice and business persons affiliated with Reynolds & Associates, Inc./Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
- Completes other assignments given by the Director;
- Maintains working knowledge and expertise of required policies, procedures, and operations, as well as funding sources, policies, and procedures.
- Is a member of the Program Review Team
- Coordinates with Human Resources for onboarding, new hire, and in-service training.
In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director may serve in the Director's capacity, with full authority to make day-to-day decisions on all operational matters. Decisions involving major policy changes or expenditures of funds and resources shall be delayed until the return of the Director or directed to the EVP/CAO/CHRO or President & CEO.
Qualifications:
The Assistant Director should possess a four (4) year degree with special related work experience in criminal justice, corrections, sociology, psychology, or social work and/or criminal justice experience. Five (5) years of criminal justice experience, with two (2) years of supervisory experience; in some cases, experience can be substituted for education requirements. Must be computer literate and able to apply skills to master the SecurManage System easily. The Assistant Director must have a valid driver's license and a vehicle.
Clearance
Employees assigned to this position must satisfy all requirements under the contracts with applicable federal, state, and local government agencies. All employees must pass an NCIC criminal record background check after a conditional offer of employment. Each employee will be fingerprinted by the Bureau of Prisons staff and/or a designee and is subject to investigation.
Miscellaneous
Reynolds & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and has zero tolerance policies for drugs, alcohol, weapons, and sexual abuse or harassment. All employees are subject to random drug testing.
Location:
Washington, D.C.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Supervisory: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Washington, DC 20002 (Required)
Work Location: In person
