RRC Assistant Director

Position Title:  Residential Re-Entry Center Assistant Director

Classification: Exempt/ Full-Time  Salary Range: $63,000 - $65,000

Reports to:      Residential Re-Entry Center Director

Location:         Rochester, NY

HOURS:  Approximately 3 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with flexibility based on RRC needs and activities.

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SUMMARY

The Residential Re-entry Center (RRC) is a transitional housing program that provides assistance to federal inmates who are nearing release. The RRC, under contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), provides a safe, structured, supervised environment, as well as employment counseling, job placement, financial management assistance, and other programs and services designed to assist residents to rebuild their ties to the community and facilitate their re-entry to the community.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of the RRC program to ensure compliance with all Volunteers of America, American Corrections Association (ACA), and Bureau of Prisons (BOP) standards. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in managing the operations of the RRC including its home confinement component in accordance with agency, ACA, BOP, PREA, and any other applicable standards. 
• Work in partnership with the Director to ensure all procedures adhere to agency, ACA, BOP, and PREA standards and assist in the provision of training for staff.
• Assist the Director in providing supervision to the PSO Manager and the and public safety officers.
• Provide oversight of the Electronic Monitoring of RRC participants on Ankle Monitoring, including those participants on home confinement and weekend passes.
• Work with the PSO Manager and PSO staff to oversee the collection of random urine screens of all the RRC Participants, including completing a Monthly Urine Sampling Report of all samples taken.
• Provide oversight of the monthly search of the Re Entry Center as well the monthly searches of RRC participants' cars who are authorized to drive.
• Collaborate with the VOA maintenance, food service, and administrative departments to ensure that all necessary resources are available and in compliance with all agency, ACA and BOP standards.
• Utilize strengths-based programming and tools (i.e.; LSI-Rs).
• Assist the Director to ensure that Center Disciplinary Hearings are held in a timely manner and in accordance with BOP standards.
• Help to ensure maximum utilization of all facility bed space and home confinement resources.
• Assist the Director in the coordination of the quarterly meetings of the Community          Re-Entry Advisory Board (CRAB).
• Assist with the regular reviews of case files
• Conduct regular monitoring to ensure adherence to PREA regulations.
• Ensure adequate training and refresher training of staff.
• Ensure adequate PSO staff coverage at the RRC.
• Assist with tracking outcomes and completing reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Play a lead role in ensuring the safety and security of the residents, staff, and facility.
• Assist with on-call.
• Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS   

• Bachelor’s degree in social/behavioral science or criminal justice degree. Master’s preferred;
• Two years of work experience in a related field [i.e.; Correctional Management] and a minimum of two years experience in supervision are required;
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience and a minimum of two years experience in supervision required.
• Excellent organizational and Communication skills are a must.
• Clean NYS Driver’s License.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite