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Hourchildren.org lists this Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility opportunity in new york, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Shift Days
Description
Job title : Program Director, Taconic
Job location : Bedford Hills, New York
Job type : Full-time Exempt
Minimum Experience : Mid-level
Reports To : Senior Director of Justice Services
Salary: $72,092.80
Job Summary :
Hour Children (HC) is an organization founded to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women and their children successfully rejoin the community, reunify with their families, and build healthy, independent, and secure lives. With the support of HC staff who are employed within the correctional facility that serve women in New York State (NYS) Taconic Correctional Facility, the Director is responsible for oversight and programs for all aspects of the Family Service Programs below:
Visitation and Transportation
Teen/Pre-Teen Program
Parenting Education
Advocacy/Volunteer Program
Duties and Responsibilities :
Oversees and coordinates family services programming for women who are incarcerated and their family members including monitoring enrollment of women in classes, use of the parenting center, ensuring curriculum use are updated, develop strategies for continued client and family engagement
Acts as an advocate and liaison for Hour Children at the prison to maximize success and provide opportunities for incarcerated women engagement into HC services.
Develop and implement marketing plans, new courses, and continued programming for the women and families which are agreed upon with NYS department of Corrections and Community Services.
Working with finance team to develop, manage, and maximize budgets to ensure costs are efficiently meet program and revenue goals, where appropriate
Recruit, assign, support and supervise staff and individuals who are incarcerated including onboarding and training
Administer annual performance reviews
Review staffing patterns and roles to ensure they are consistent with program needs
Work with program manager (assistant) and other staff to supervise and coordinate volunteer services
Collect program data, analyze, and report outcomes and results
Collaborate with other Program Directors, Development and Finance to further program and organizational goals
Ensure program compliance with all laws and organizational policies.
Update and implement policies and procedures for the various programs as needed
Comply with DOCCS’s policies and procedures.
Onboard volunteers
Serve as a liaison between Hour Children and the other organizations or leaders in the sector to grow and strengthen Hour Children’s reach and impact
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Please note that Hour Children does not provide sponsorship for employment visas at this time
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category Justice Initiatives
Position Requirements
Specifications for Education :
BA or BS in sociology, social work and/or human services/Criminal Justice
LMHC or LMSW preferred, but not required
Experience with substance use and rehabilitation strongly preferred
Specifications for Experience and Training:
Model best practices and professional behavior and demeanor for inside and outside staff
Compassion
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong supervisory skills
Required Qualifications :
Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends, as needed
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation The employees will be required to drive regularly as part of their job responsibilities
Ability to walk up and down stairs
Position Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Req Number JUS-
Open Date 9/11/2026
Location LP Taconic Prison Location
About the Organization Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State. Focused on women and their children, we support families during a mother's incarceration and help families get back on their feet upon release. We do this by providing housing, childcare, job training, and mental health services.
This position is currently accepting applications.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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