Programs and Grants Manager (On-site)

Company: American Correctional Association

Full-time 100,000 -120,000 annually

*Position Description:

 The **Programs and Grants Manager** manages treatment programs for the Office of Correctional Health. The **Programs and Grants Manager** develops, promotes, and disseminates information for the programs for corrections professionals through the provisions of training, workshops, webinars, discussion forums, and professional certification. The **Programs and Grants Manager** facilitates these programs by collaborating with colleagues and relevant agencies.

 The **Programs and Grants Manager** is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, directors, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and works respectfully with colleagues. The **Programs and Grants Manager** has excellent writing and verbal skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal & organizational skills. A **Programs and Grants Manager** must have knowledge or background in criminal justice or corrections. Completes other tasks as assigned.

 We are looking for an enthusiastic professional who has a career commitment in the field of corrections, thrives in a challenging environment, takes the initiative, resolves issues timely, performs tasks with minimum supervision, and has excellent skills in prioritizing tasks.

 **Required Qualifications:**

 · Be legally able to work in the U.S.  

 · Proficient in Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel  

 · Must be highly organized and detail-oriented  

 · Must be able to multi-task and set priorities  

 · Must be able to travel to two annual conferences  

 · Must be able to work with minimum supervision  

 · Must have excellent communication skills (speaking, listening, and writing)

 **Preferred Qualifications:**

 · A master’s level degree in a healthcare field  

 · Minimum of three years of work experience related to Correctional or Public Health  

 · Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential job functions  

 · Proven customer service skills

 **About ACA:**

 The American Correctional Association has been at the forefront of setting standards that have a positive influence on national correctional policies. Founded in 1870, ACA is a professional membership association dedicated to the improvement of the corrections system in the United States. Our commitment to excellence in corrections has reached beyond the U.S. border with extensive training and consultations as well as membership across the globe.

 Based in Old Town, Alexandria, VA, the American Correctional Association is the oldest and largest national and international correctional association in the world. ACA serves all disciplines within the corrections profession and is dedicated to excellence in every aspect of the field.

 ACA represents everyone from wardens and superintendents to social workers and correctional healthcare professionals. All across the corrections spectrum, ACA is there bringing together the corrections’ best. Our members represent the federal, state, and local entities including jails, prisons, halfway houses, and juvenile detention centers.

 **PLEASE INCLUDE:** A RESUME TO TERRI CATLETT AT [email protected]

 Applicants who don't email their resume to [email protected] will not be considered.