Program Director
Community Resources for Justice, Boston, MA, United States
Posted Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
About This Position CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Program Directors to support the wonderful individuals we serve! This is a full-time, 40hrs./week, exempt position that will be working in our Boston, MA location. This position is eligible for benefits and has a schedule of Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm with rotating on‑call responsibility and an annual salary ranging from $70,300 - $91,300.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it. CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supports staff with evidence-based practices and programming that reduce recidivism and encourage positive behavior change.
Supervises administrative systems, contract compliance, reporting, and other data collection, plus ensures compliance with all standards, laws, and ordinances.
Develops and maintains community, governmental, and other public and private resources and relationships related to particular program.
Serves as primary liaison with contracting agency.
Monitors and evaluates personnel training needs and develops, implements in‑service training as needed, works in cooperation with all outside agencies.
Recruits, assigns, and supervises program staff and develops volunteer resources.
Handles budget preparation, monitoring and any required changes, plus handles petty cash, and ensures resident subsistence is collected and processed.
Conducts resident disciplinary hearings and makes decision regarding the possibility of return to higher custody, or other decisions regarding individuals in program, in collaboration with contracting agency.
Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
Attends necessary trainings set forth by CRJ, Funders and other providers.
Performs other job‑related projects and activities as requested or directed.
Job Qualifications
BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Two years relevant work experience, and a minimum of two years in a supervisory position, preferably in a residential, correctional setting.
Knowledge/experience with policies and procedures, local, state, and federal requirements of ADA, ACA accreditation, EEOC, and other laws and regulations applicable to the program.
Good judgment, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and ability to set limits with clear boundaries.
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About This Position CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Program Directors to support the wonderful individuals we serve! This is a full-time, 40hrs./week, exempt position that will be working in our Boston, MA location. This position is eligible for benefits and has a schedule of Monday‑Friday 8am‑4pm with rotating on‑call responsibility and an annual salary ranging from $70,300 - $91,300.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it. CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Duties & Responsibilities
Supports staff with evidence-based practices and programming that reduce recidivism and encourage positive behavior change.
Supervises administrative systems, contract compliance, reporting, and other data collection, plus ensures compliance with all standards, laws, and ordinances.
Develops and maintains community, governmental, and other public and private resources and relationships related to particular program.
Serves as primary liaison with contracting agency.
Monitors and evaluates personnel training needs and develops, implements in‑service training as needed, works in cooperation with all outside agencies.
Recruits, assigns, and supervises program staff and develops volunteer resources.
Handles budget preparation, monitoring and any required changes, plus handles petty cash, and ensures resident subsistence is collected and processed.
Conducts resident disciplinary hearings and makes decision regarding the possibility of return to higher custody, or other decisions regarding individuals in program, in collaboration with contracting agency.
Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required.
Attends necessary trainings set forth by CRJ, Funders and other providers.
Performs other job‑related projects and activities as requested or directed.
Job Qualifications
BS/BA from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Human Service, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
Two years relevant work experience, and a minimum of two years in a supervisory position, preferably in a residential, correctional setting.
Knowledge/experience with policies and procedures, local, state, and federal requirements of ADA, ACA accreditation, EEOC, and other laws and regulations applicable to the program.
Good judgment, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and ability to set limits with clear boundaries.
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