Director of Reentry Services – Rochester
Transformmn, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Director of Reentry Services – Rochester
Reports to Senior Director of Reentry
Supervises Reentry Staff, Community Housing
Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $72,500 – $78,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, HSA, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, 403b Retirement, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
Position Summary The Director of Reentry Services – Southern Minnesota a senior leadership role responsible for advancing Damascus Way’s Christ-centered mission through effective, compliant, and transformative reentry services. The Director serves on the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Senior Director of Reentry and Recovery. This role provides strategic oversight, staff development, community engagement, and program leadership across Southern Minnesota. The Director ensures services reflect Damascus Way’s four pillars: Long-Term Sustainability; Capacity and Infrastructure; Evidence-Based Programming and Services; and Legislation, Policy & Community Education.
Core Responsibilities: Christ-Centered Leadership
Model Damascus Way’s Christ-centered values—Excellence in: Compassion, Empowerment, Community and Discipleship
Cultivate a culture of grace, professionalism, and mission alignment among staff.
Support spiritual formation within the team while honoring diverse faith backgrounds.
Contract Compliance & Operational Oversight
Ensure full compliance with DOC, Community Corrections, DHS contracts and other grants and standards.
Oversee documentation, audits, performance metrics, and required reporting.
Integrate contract expectations into daily operations and team practices.
Leadership, Supervision & Capacity Building
Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff across Southern MN.
Conduct evaluations, provide coaching, and lead trauma-informed Team Consults.
Strengthen staff capacity, infrastructure, workflow, and program consistency.
Program Development & Evidence-Based Services
Develop and manage multigenerational reentry programming addressing incarceration, substance use, trauma, and family systems.
Ensure programming is Christ-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive,
Use data and evaluation to drive improvement and outcomes.
Budgeting & Sustainability
Manage budgets in alignment with organizational priorities and contract requirements.
Support planning that enhances long-term sustainability and responsible resource use.
Community Engagement, Policy & Education
Build partnerships with community organizations, employers, faith communities, and corrections partners.
Represent Damascus Way in reentry coalitions, local initiatives, and community education efforts.
Support organizational efforts related to policy awareness and community education.
Core Competencies
Understanding multigenerational incarceration and substance use impacts.
Proven leadership and staff management skills
Strong fiscal management and budgeting abilities
Effective community engagement and partnership development
Ability to lead within complex systems with compassion and accountability.
Alignment with Christ-centered, mission-driven work
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent professional experience in Human Service or Business Administration.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management/leadership role.
Qualifications
No less than one year of documented freedom from harmful chemical use and probation.
Excellence in leadership skills, and documented experience in staff management.
Experience collaborating with people in re-entry and/or recovery.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external parties.
Ability to work without direct supervision, to make decisions on the spot that will adhere to the mission and values of Damascus Way, and to conduct assigned tasks with integrity.
Understand and adhere to Damascus Way’s program, facility, and staff policies.
Agree with and adhere to Transforms Minnesota’s Statement of Faith, Core Values and Code of Conduct.
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Supervises Reentry Staff, Community Housing
Status: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Pay Range: $72,500 – $78,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, HSA, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, 403b Retirement, Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off
Position Summary The Director of Reentry Services – Southern Minnesota a senior leadership role responsible for advancing Damascus Way’s Christ-centered mission through effective, compliant, and transformative reentry services. The Director serves on the Senior Leadership Team and reports to the Senior Director of Reentry and Recovery. This role provides strategic oversight, staff development, community engagement, and program leadership across Southern Minnesota. The Director ensures services reflect Damascus Way’s four pillars: Long-Term Sustainability; Capacity and Infrastructure; Evidence-Based Programming and Services; and Legislation, Policy & Community Education.
Core Responsibilities: Christ-Centered Leadership
Model Damascus Way’s Christ-centered values—Excellence in: Compassion, Empowerment, Community and Discipleship
Cultivate a culture of grace, professionalism, and mission alignment among staff.
Support spiritual formation within the team while honoring diverse faith backgrounds.
Contract Compliance & Operational Oversight
Ensure full compliance with DOC, Community Corrections, DHS contracts and other grants and standards.
Oversee documentation, audits, performance metrics, and required reporting.
Integrate contract expectations into daily operations and team practices.
Leadership, Supervision & Capacity Building
Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff across Southern MN.
Conduct evaluations, provide coaching, and lead trauma-informed Team Consults.
Strengthen staff capacity, infrastructure, workflow, and program consistency.
Program Development & Evidence-Based Services
Develop and manage multigenerational reentry programming addressing incarceration, substance use, trauma, and family systems.
Ensure programming is Christ-centered, trauma-informed, culturally responsive,
Use data and evaluation to drive improvement and outcomes.
Budgeting & Sustainability
Manage budgets in alignment with organizational priorities and contract requirements.
Support planning that enhances long-term sustainability and responsible resource use.
Community Engagement, Policy & Education
Build partnerships with community organizations, employers, faith communities, and corrections partners.
Represent Damascus Way in reentry coalitions, local initiatives, and community education efforts.
Support organizational efforts related to policy awareness and community education.
Core Competencies
Understanding multigenerational incarceration and substance use impacts.
Proven leadership and staff management skills
Strong fiscal management and budgeting abilities
Effective community engagement and partnership development
Ability to lead within complex systems with compassion and accountability.
Alignment with Christ-centered, mission-driven work
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent professional experience in Human Service or Business Administration.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in management/leadership role.
Qualifications
No less than one year of documented freedom from harmful chemical use and probation.
Excellence in leadership skills, and documented experience in staff management.
Experience collaborating with people in re-entry and/or recovery.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external parties.
Ability to work without direct supervision, to make decisions on the spot that will adhere to the mission and values of Damascus Way, and to conduct assigned tasks with integrity.
Understand and adhere to Damascus Way’s program, facility, and staff policies.
Agree with and adhere to Transforms Minnesota’s Statement of Faith, Core Values and Code of Conduct.
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