Program Director, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility - Hour Children : Job Details

Program Director, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

Hour Children

Job Location : Bedford Hills,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-04-29T00:51:26Z

Job Description :
Program Director, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Shift: Days

Job Location: Bedford Hills, New York, 10507

Minimum Experience: Senior Manager/Supervisor

Salary: $80,000 – $85,000 per year

Reports To: Senior Director Justice Initiatives, Bedford Hills Children's Center

Schedule: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday; Weekends when needed

Status: Full-time

Job Summary: The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of The Children's Center Visitation Programs, including the Teen and Pre-Teen Program, Upstate and Overnight Program, Holiday Program, and special events. Responsibilities include coordinating visitation and meetings between children and their parents, advocacy calls with guardians, and liaising with schools.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Manage enrollment for the Teen and Upstate Programs.
  • Plan and oversee visitation components of the programs.
  • Collaborate with the Playroom Coordinator for activity execution.
  • Complete DOCCS paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Outreach to local volunteers and vendors for meal planning.
  • Identify and coordinate enrichment opportunities for mothers and children.
  • Support and update the “Mothers of Adolescents” parenting class curriculum.
  • Design agendas for community mothers' meetings and co-facilitate them.
  • Provide advocacy phone calls to help mothers maintain contact with guardians and schools.
  • Maintain thorough records of program participants and activities.
  • Oversee admission and discharge from the program as required.
  • Attend mandatory DOCCS trainings.
  • Provide support for Holiday, Summer, and Special Event Programs.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications:

    Successful completion of background investigation by DOCCS is required.

    Education:

    BA or BS or 4-5 years of relevant experience in a non-profit social service organization.

    Experience and Training:

    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Strong organizational skills.
    • Leadership qualities.
    • Experience in a prison setting is preferred.

    Physical Requirements:

    Ability to walk up/down stairs and throughout the facility.

    Requirements:

    Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

    Note: 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:

    Position: Program Director, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

    Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

    Req Number: JUS-24-00025

    Open Date: 12/24/2024

    Location: Bedford Hills

    About the Organization: Hour Children is a leading provider of services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women in New York State, focusing on supporting families during a mother's incarceration and helping them get back on their feet upon release.

    This position is currently accepting applications.

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