What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Services Administrator position at Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board?
Criminal Justice Services Administrator
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Annual Salary: $79,036
Lead Programs That Change Lives
Hampton - Newport News Community Services Board (H-NNCSB) is seeking an experienced Criminal Justice Services Administrator to provide leadership for the Newport News Recovery Court Treatment Program and ARTS Jail-Based Substance Use Disorder Services. This leadership role is responsible for program operations, staff supervision, strategic planning, fiscal oversight, community partnerships, and ensuring high-quality services for justice-involved individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
The ideal candidate should hold a Master's Degree in a Human Services field of Study and be registered Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) as a is an innovative leader with experience in behavioral health, criminal justice, and program administration who is passionate about expanding access to treatment and supporting successful community re-entry.
What You'll Do
- Provide leadership and oversight for the Newport News Recovery Court Treatment Program and ARTS Jail-Based Services.
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical and program staff while supporting professional development and performance.
- Manage program operations, staffing, productivity, budgets, contracts, and grant-funded initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable licensing, accreditation, regulatory, grant, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor program outcomes, quality improvement initiatives, and performance metrics to support continuous program excellence.
- Collaborate with judges, Commonwealth's Attorneys, defense attorneys, probation, law enforcement, jail leadership, and community partners to coordinate services.
- Oversee participant screening, eligibility determination, treatment planning, case management, and continuity of care for Recovery Court and jail-based participants.
- Ensure timely referrals to behavioral health treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), recovery support, housing, employment, and community resources.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local jail leadership to support MAT and substance use disorder services.
- Develop and maintain program policies, procedures, protocols, and operational standards.
- Prepare reports for the Supreme Court of Virginia, local courts, grant funders, and agency leadership.
- Represent H-NNCSB and the Recovery Court Program at community meetings, public events, and stakeholder committees.
- Foster collaborative partnerships that strengthen criminal justice and recovery services throughout the community.
What We're Looking For
- Master's Degree in Human Services and 2 years or more supervisory/management experience; specifically, working with individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorder.
- Must be registered as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) with the Virginia Board of Counseling.
Our Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Annual and Sick Leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Join a mission-driven organization where your leadership will help expand treatment opportunities and support lasting recovery for justice-involved individuals. Apply today!
The selected candidate must successfully pass a criminal history fingerprint background investigation, DMV record check, Child Registry search, drug screening test and employment reference checks.
Salary : $79,036