Executive Director

Executive Director

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

Work Location: River City Correctional Center, 3220 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225

Work Hours: 80 Hours Bi-Weekly

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience

• Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below
• A graduate degree from an accredited university in the field of criminal justice, law, public administration, education, behavioral sciences or a related field and a minimum of eight years of supervisory/administrative experience in the field of residential programming, community corrections, counseling, human services, protective services, etc. required.
• Certification as a Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor or General Counseling
• Certification granted through the State of Ohio is desirable.

• Develops and administers a complex facility with several clinical and various functional areas.
• Recruits, selects and oversees the hiring of qualified personnel.
• Mandates training requirements and performance standards for all staff members.
• Clarifies mandates of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction to the Facility Governing Board.
• Evaluates organizational effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
• Involves stakeholders in the planning process (e.g., the FGB, Citizen’s Advisory Board, Adult Probation Department, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, neighborhood representatives, facility staff and residents).
• Coordinates strategic planning with other elements of the criminal justice system and community agencies in a proactive way.
• Prioritizes service needs based on program mission and budget.
• Establishes a written code of ethics and organizational values upon which the program operates. Promotes employee wellness.
• Rewards and recognizes employee performance to encourage staff professional development.
• Takes disciplinary action and gives recognition whenever necessary to ensure the effectiveness and integrity of the program.
• Establishes horizontal and vertical communication among employees through regular individual, team and staff meetings and procedures that encourage full staff participation in program development.
• Implements program’s affirmative action / equal employment opportunity policy.
• Directly supervises immediate subordinates. Indirectly oversees 120 employees.
• Develops and supports professional standards for the operation of the facility.
• Implements performance evaluation system to ensure the maintenance of professional standards in the conduct of business in the facility.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of a management information system that works cooperatively with the systems established by the court and other agencies of the criminal justice system.
• Conducts site/facility inspections/evaluations on a regular basis.
• Sets policies and procedures to ensure the safety of employees, residents and the public.
• Develops and maintains communications with neighbors surrounding the facility.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.

Positions Supervised

Responsible for the supervision of all facility staff.

• Thorough knowledge of administration and management.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and community corrections systems.
• Ability to organize and delegate authority and responsibility.
• Ability to supervise workers and issue clear directives.
• Knowledge of behavior sciences.
• Knowledge of fiscal administration.
• Ability to counsel and interview.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with agencies, supervisors, associates, residents and the general public.
• Skills in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge of prison crowding diversion programs and issues.
• Ability to perform research.
• Knowledge of computer capabilities/terminology.
• Knowledge of probation and parole.
• Ability to remain calm in tense situations.
• Visual ability to read and prepare reports.
• Visual ability sufficient to effectively operate office equipment including calculator, copier, facsimile machine and computer.
• Ability to read and prepare reports with recommendations, correspondence, instructions, policies and procedures.
• Hearing ability sufficient to hold conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone and to hear taped recordings.
• Speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person and over a telephone.

Correctional Center setting; moderate noise.

Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping and reaching with hands and arms.

Conveys and receives information in person and over a telephone.