Program Director, Juvenile Justice Services
Tides Family Services Inc, Pawtucket, RI, United States
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Providence / Pawtucket
Full-time
Description
Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An "Agency Without Walls" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.
Position Summary:
The Program Director of Juvenile Justice Services provides strategic and administrative leadership for all juvenile justice‑related programming. This role is responsible for ensuring programs operate effectively, meet contractual and regulatory expectations, and are positioned for growth and innovation.
Working in close partnership with the Assistant Clinical Director, the Program Director focuses on operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and program development, ensuring that services are responsive to the needs of justice‑involved youth and aligned with organizational priorities.
Program Operations & Performance
Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of juvenile justice programs to ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability
Monitor program performance, including utilization, staffing, and key outcome metrics
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure alignment between operational and clinical practices
Identify and address operational barriers impacting service delivery
Strategic Development & Growth
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand or enhance programming in response to community and system needs
Lead development of new initiatives, pilot programs, and service models for justice‑involved youth
Collaborate with senior leadership on long‑term planning and program positioning
Stakeholder & Systems Engagement
Serve as a primary liaison to juvenile justice system partners, including courts, probation, state agencies, and community providers
Build and maintain strong cross-system relationships to support referrals, coordination, and program visibility
Represent the organization in external meetings, initiatives, and collaborative efforts
Partner with finance leadership to develop and manage program budgets
Monitor staffing patterns and resource allocation to ensure fiscal and operational sustainability
Support contract management, including deliverables, reporting, and compliance expectations
Provide administrative supervision to program staff and supervisors
Support hiring, onboarding, and staff development in collaboration with HR and clinical leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or related field)
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with justice‑involved youth or in juvenile justice, behavioral health, or related systems
At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Demonstrated experience with program operations, partnership development, or system‑level work
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of juvenile justice systems, community‑based services, and youth development principles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally in high‑stakes or complex system environments
Ability to manage multiple programs or initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and follow‑through
Understanding of trauma, systemic inequities, and the impact of justice involvement on youth and families
Salary Range:
$67,500-$77,500
Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission‑driven candidates to apply. We are a Recovery Friendly Employer, a BCBS Safe Zone Certified worksite, a Veteran Friendly workplace, and have been a multiple‑year recipient of RI Monthly’s Best Places to Work. Join us!
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Providence / Pawtucket
Full-time
Description
Tides Family Services is a nonprofit organization that is committed to providing comprehensive support and resources to children, adolescents, and families facing various challenges. The overall mission of Tides is to provide services and supports that allow youth to live in a community-based setting. An "Agency Without Walls" our services are delivered in homes, communities, schools...wherever our youth are.
Position Summary:
The Program Director of Juvenile Justice Services provides strategic and administrative leadership for all juvenile justice‑related programming. This role is responsible for ensuring programs operate effectively, meet contractual and regulatory expectations, and are positioned for growth and innovation.
Working in close partnership with the Assistant Clinical Director, the Program Director focuses on operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and program development, ensuring that services are responsive to the needs of justice‑involved youth and aligned with organizational priorities.
Program Operations & Performance
Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of juvenile justice programs to ensure consistency, efficiency, and accountability
Monitor program performance, including utilization, staffing, and key outcome metrics
Partner with clinical leadership to ensure alignment between operational and clinical practices
Identify and address operational barriers impacting service delivery
Strategic Development & Growth
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand or enhance programming in response to community and system needs
Lead development of new initiatives, pilot programs, and service models for justice‑involved youth
Collaborate with senior leadership on long‑term planning and program positioning
Stakeholder & Systems Engagement
Serve as a primary liaison to juvenile justice system partners, including courts, probation, state agencies, and community providers
Build and maintain strong cross-system relationships to support referrals, coordination, and program visibility
Represent the organization in external meetings, initiatives, and collaborative efforts
Partner with finance leadership to develop and manage program budgets
Monitor staffing patterns and resource allocation to ensure fiscal and operational sustainability
Support contract management, including deliverables, reporting, and compliance expectations
Provide administrative supervision to program staff and supervisors
Support hiring, onboarding, and staff development in collaboration with HR and clinical leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or related field)
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with justice‑involved youth or in juvenile justice, behavioral health, or related systems
At least 3-5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
Demonstrated experience with program operations, partnership development, or system‑level work
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of juvenile justice systems, community‑based services, and youth development principles
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to represent the organization professionally in high‑stakes or complex system environments
Ability to manage multiple programs or initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and follow‑through
Understanding of trauma, systemic inequities, and the impact of justice involvement on youth and families
Salary Range:
$67,500-$77,500
Compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, education, language capacity, skills, and other qualifications relevant to the role, in alignment with organizational parity guidelines and market conditions.
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tides Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values our diverse workforce and encourages all mission‑driven candidates to apply. We are a Recovery Friendly Employer, a BCBS Safe Zone Certified worksite, a Veteran Friendly workplace, and have been a multiple‑year recipient of RI Monthly’s Best Places to Work. Join us!
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