About the Position:The Program Director is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and successful operation of a CDCR-funded Day Reporting Center serving the Adult Parole population. This role oversees a team of seven staff members and is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with evidence-based practices and CDCR DRP contract requirements, with a focus on reducing recidivism and supporting successful community reintegration.
The Program Director will play an integral role in establishing operational systems and workflows, recruiting and onboarding staff, developing a positive team culture, implementing training, and leading the successful launch and ongoing operation of the program.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide overall administrative and operational leadership for CDCR DRP-funded DRC services.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate daily program activities serving adults on parole.
- Ensure delivery of evidence-based interventions, including cognitive behavioral programming, substance use disorder services, and reentry support.
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate multidisciplinary program staff.
- Ensure compliance with CDCR DRP contract requirements, state regulations, and evidence-based practice standards.
- Oversee program performance, outcomes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism.
- Manage program budget and ensure fiscal accountability in alignment with contract expectations.
- Collaborate with CDCR staff, parole agents, community providers, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and timely submission of all required program deliverables (e.g., performance reports, ARMS-related data as applicable).
- Support audits, monitoring visits, and program reviews.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in program management, preferably in criminal justice, reentry, or behavioral health settings.
- Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), substance use disorder treatment, and reentry services preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing contracts, compliance, and performance outcomes in publicly funded programs.
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with budgeting, reporting, and regulatory oversight preferred.
- Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
- Must be insurable under the agency's automobile insurance policy.
- Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.
Benefits/Perks:- Highly competitive compensation.
- Medical, Dental, Vision.
- 15 days off (PTO/Sick time), increasing with tenure. Paid holidays.
- 401K with matching contribution & Life insurance program.
Pay Frequency: Twice monthly.
Work Remotely: No.
Job Type: Full-time Schedule - Monday to Friday (weekends when needed).
