Program Director, Taconic Correctional Facility

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-26-00002 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hourchildren.org