[YL] Program Manager Position at the Cook County Jail, via the Safer Foundation

[Christy Beighe-Byrne]

Hello all,  
The Safer Foundation is looking for a Program Manager for its Adult Education program, called the P.A.C.E. Institute (Programmed Activities for Correctional Education), which is located in the Cook County Jail (Chicago, IL).  See the announcement below.  (Some notes: if you are of a Criminal Justice background, be mindful that this is an EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM and that the Safer Foundation is a social service agency.  If you have an education background, be mindful that that this position requires some guts and grit...the Cook County Jail is not for the weak-bellied!  There are locking wrought-iron gates, doors and elevators, you have to seek permission to roam the premises, must interact w/ some interesting people etc.... However, as a former PACE staff member, I had tons of fun and loved working at PACE.  I can give you the inside scoop.  Just send me an email.  However, to apply directly, see the announcement below.  
 
Good Luck!
 
Christy Beighe-Byrne, Program Manager
Youth Empowerment Program
609 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661
Office: (312) 575-3270
Fax: (312) 627-1624
Email: Christina.beighe at saferfoundation.org 
 
PS: If you get hired, I will be here to help you, too!  
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SAFER FOUNDATION

SPECIAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Available: August 12, 2005

All positions are full time (40hrs/week) unless specified

 

Applicants should send resume and cover letter to: Dr. Joyce Bowen, Associate Vice President of Educational Services, Safer Foundation, 571 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661.  Email: Joyce.Bowen at saferfoundation.org, or Fax: 312-431-7663.  


PROGRAM MANAGER

PACE Institute

2600 S. California, Chicago, IL

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Program Manager of the PACE Institute is responsible for developing and implementing an educational program for inmates of the Cook County Jail that links academic skills to other employment and other skills they must achieve in order to re-enter society.  Responsible for the day to day management and reporting of all programmatic aspects of the educational and volunteer programs.  Will be responsible for recommending design changes as necessary in order to maximize the impact of the program.  Coordination with the jail administration and trouble shooting, as necessary, is a requirement for program success.  Responsible for the assignment, coaching, supervision and professional development of all employees.  Administer funding contracts, interface with the Board of Managers, prepare and manage program budgets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 5years of professional experience in education, human services and/or related field.  Previous supervisory experience.  Must have excellent written and oral communications skills.  Must be results oriented.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND: 

BS in Education, Criminal Justice or Human Services or equivalent work experience. Masters degree in Human Services or related discipline preferred.



Christy Beighe-Byrne
		
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