Program Manager

posted on Mon, 11/28/2011

Program Description

Fresno FIRST is a residential, substance abuse, gender responsive, trauma informed, therapeutic community. It is a part of the Female Offenders Treatment and Employment Program (FOTEP) and provides services to women parolees and their children.

Position Description

· Overall responsibility for program operation, staffing, planning, coordination, and implementation of program policies and procedures and services.

· Plans, directs and coordinates all program activities. Manages contract services and the placement of in-prison graduates into community treatment programs.

· Adheres to program budget and reviews monthly operating statements. Maintains accurate financial records.

· Consults with and seeks supervision from Associate Vice President on budgetary and financial matters

· Acts as liaison with Parole and community-based providers.

· Ensures participant needs.

· Chairs weekly treatment and staff meetings.

· Supervises and coaches staff.

· Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

· 4 yr degree in the Social Sciences or related field.

· 5 years experience in substance abuse programs for the criminal justice population, or equivalent of 5 years full time administrative experience in substance abuse programs combined with familiarity with working in a correctional environment, may be substituted.

· 2 years of experience working in a substance abuse program with criminal justice offenders.

· 2 years of supervisory experience.

· Thorough working knowledge of the 12-Step program.

To apply for this position please email jbates@mhsinc.org.