DYS Detention Program Director

Company: Gandara Center
Location: Chicopee
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Program Director for DYS Detention Program We are hiring a Program Director for our Alternative DYS Detention Program in Chicopee, MA. The Program Director is responsible for overall program administration, compliance with licensing requirements, maintaining program structure and milieu safety and maintaining required occupancy and outcome requirements. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, with flexibility to support the needs of the program. Program Director Duties:

• Hire and provide on-going training for staff.
• To provide direct formal supervision for administrators.
• To participate in the maintenance and implementation of the Program policies and development.
• To participate in the on-call rotation of administrators.
• To perform other duties as assigned by the Division Director.
• To participate in the management and planning for the Program through participation in weekly A-Team meeting, Bi-Monthly Staff meeting, and monthly Departmental Director's meetings.
  • To maintains standards and records in order to comply with all funding and licensing agency requirements of program data.
  • To act as a liaison between Program and other Agencies as well as the community at large.
  • To ensure the availability of adequate support services to the Program including consultation and training.
    Required Skills Program Director Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Human Services and one (1) year of Management/ Supervisory experience.
      • Must have valid driver's license
      • Must meet Agency requirements for driving history records; Pass Criminal and DCF Background Record Check, fingerprinting
        • Ability to work effectively with other community Agencies (i.e., School Dept., DCF, DYS, Juvenile Court, EEC, etc.)
        • Excellent communication, record-keeping and organizational skills required. BENEFITS
          • Retirement Plan 403(b)
          • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
          • Paid vacations
          • Paid Holidays
          • 8 discretionary days a year The Gandara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Gndara Center provides residential, mental health, substance abuse and preventive services for children, adults and families across the Pioneer Valley and eastern parts of Massachusetts. Founded in the Hispanic community, we value cultural diversity and strive to provide culturally competent, innovative services to a diverse community.MassLive.com. , Location: Chicopee, MA - 01013

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