Program Specialist

Program Specialist Job Description

Position Summary:

The Program Specialist works with residents to ensure all programming needs are met, while reporting directly to the Program Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Know and adhere to STAR’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate/communicate with all other departments as needed
• Ensure the department continuous compliance with all ACA, PREA, and departmental CBCF and BCS standards
• Provide reinforcers and corrective actions to STAR residents as needed to meet 4:1 ratio
• Conduct classes on a weekly basis
• Conduct individual sessions to address barriers identified within the program
• Appropriately document information within 24 hours
• Complete detailed and individualized case notes
• Attend House Meetings for respective house assignment to relay pertinent information regarding resident progress and concerns
• Suggest ways to make programming better for the resident
• Complete any other jobs assigned to by management
• Adhere to all duties listed on the Program Specialist job duties form

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:

• Staff holding this position will be evaluated on the following intervals of employment: 90th day, 6 month, 1 year, and annually thereafter
• The following domains will be assessed:
  • Administrative Skills: Knowledge and Adherence to Policies and Procedures, Time Management, Organization, Technology Skills, Documentation, Communication Skills
  • Work Ethic: Attendance, Initiative, Dependability, Dealing with Demanding Situations, Role Modeling, Team Player, Professional Development
  • Position Skills: Knowledge of STAR’s Treatment Model, Teaching Effectiveness, Use of Redirection Techniques and Behavioral Reinforcements, Effective Intervention Strategies, Resident Advocacy, Development of Therapeutic Alliance, and Development of Self Efficacy.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At minimum, must have high school diploma or equivalent.  Associate’s degree in human service or criminal justice field and/or bachelor’s degree or better is preferred
•  Experience in case management, corrections, behavioral health, or social services strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with evidence‑based practices, risk/needs assessments, and re‑entry programming is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license

STAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer; applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, and national origin, disability, age or Vietnam-era status.

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability as deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

All positions serve at the pleasure of the STAR Facility Governing Board.