Assistant Area Director

Location: Chesapeake, VA - Indian Creek Correctional Center. Program oversight to include Pocahontas State Correctional Center-Residential SUD Programs, Appalachian & Cold Springs CCAP, & Grant funded SUD Social Worker positions at Keen Mountain Correctional Center, River North, & Bland Correctional Center

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-time

Pay rate: $83,000/annually

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance/additional voluntary insurances
• Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options
• 401k with company match up to 7%!
• Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide

The Assistant Area Director is responsible for:

• Providing direct supervision to Program Directors at assigned facilities including no less than monthly on-site supervision of program operations to ensure contract compliance and program fidelity
• Maintaining ongoing interaction with DOC officials regarding contract compliance, performance, and service delivery. Documents recommendations or corrective actions in a monthly report/action plan to the Senior Vice President for Correctional Services.
• Serving as a liaison to DOC ensuring outstanding customer service to the extent that services provided meet and/or exceed specifications, DOC policies & procedures, and contract terms and conditions
• Conducting regularly scheduled visits to assigned sites and monitors program utilization, operations, staffing and morale. Completing site visit reports - develops and implements quality assurance/corrective action plans as needed.
• Reviewing and overseeing HR specific corrective actions/employment decisions at designated sites after consultation with the VA HR Coordinator, and Area Director.
• Supervising implementation of new programs/services. This may require assuming Program Director roles and responsibilities when a business need exists.
• Conducting staff training and in-services to ensure quality services are being provided at all sites
• Demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities and complete duties in the allotted time
• Meeting with DOC management staff at assigned sites no less than monthly to ensure customer satisfaction and timely communication between Spectrum and DOC
• Ensuring cost effective use of all program resources to include reviewing and signing (when indicated) expense/mileage reports, purchase orders, training, and educational reimbursements
• Exercising authority to act decisively in all matters (in consultation with Area Director and VA HR Coordinator when indicated)
• Assisting Program Directors in developing annual training & supervision plans that identify staff training needs and ensures that necessary job-related instruction is provided to staff
• Participates in training and educational activities to earn/maintain licensure/certification and to maintain current knowledge of evidence-based principles of offender rehabilitation

Qualfications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice required. Master’s Degree preferred in Human Services/Social Sciences/Criminal Justice field
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Treatment and Programs for Criminal Justice populations
• Experience providing oversight of multiple programs highly preferred
• A minimum of 3 years of management or supervision experience is required
• Corrections experience or experience directing services within a secure environment is desired
• Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) credentials must be earned within 2 years of employment as a condition of employment. Must maintain CSAC certification in good standing while employed.
• Must attend annual mandatory in-service and education programs. Must complete education required for maintenance of professional certification or licensure if applicable.