What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facility Programs Administrator position at Riverside Regional Jail?
Duties: Oversees the administration, coordination, and evaluation of all facility-wide inmate programs, including educational, vocational, substance abuse treatment, cognitive/life skills, recreational, religious, volunteer, case management, and reentry services. Supervises program staff, providing leadership, guidance, training, and performance evaluation to ensure high-quality programming and professional development. Monitors program operations to ensure compliance with facility policies, security requirements, and applicable laws and standards. Establishes and maintains partnerships with community agencies, service providers, and reentry councils to enhance programming and support successful inmate transition. Manages program budgets, monitors expenditures, and assists with identifying and securing funding opportunities, including grant development. Analyzes program data and outcomes to assess effectiveness, prepare reports, and implement improvements. Promotes a structured and rehabilitative environment by administering programming that addresses criminogenic needs, encourages positive behavior change, and prepares inmates for successful reintegration into the community
Education and Experience: Minimum: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with course work in counseling, social work, criminal justice, education, psychology or any related Human services field. Preferred: Master’s Degree from and accredited college or university with course work in social work, criminal justice, education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, program administration or education in addition to practical experience. Incumbent must have at least three- (3) years of work experience in substance abuse treatment with a public, private, or military agency and be eligible for Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advance Drug and Alcohol counselor CAADC designations. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered. Prior experience in a correctional environment preferred.
Full-Time: $90,000- $143,188 (Salary commensurate with experience and qualification)
Grade 30
Close Date: Open Until Filled
To apply, submit a completed Riverside Regional Jail application. An application may be obtained from the Richmond/Petersburg V.E.C., the Jail site, or by accessing our website at www.rrjva.org. Resumes may be included, but will not be considered in lieu of a completed Jail application. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at (804) 524-6600.
Riverside Regional Jail
ATTN: Human Resources Office
500 FOLAR Trail
N. Prince George, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 524-6600
Fax: (804) 524-6659
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Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
April 21, 2026
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Education and Experience: Minimum: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with course work in counseling, social work, criminal justice, education, psychology or any related Human services field. Preferred: Master’s Degree from and accredited college or university with course work in social work, criminal justice, education, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, program administration or education in addition to practical experience. Incumbent must have at least three- (3) years of work experience in substance abuse treatment with a public, private, or military agency and be eligible for Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Certified Advance Drug and Alcohol counselor CAADC designations. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will be considered. Prior experience in a correctional environment preferred.
Full-Time: $90,000- $143,188 (Salary commensurate with experience and qualification)
Grade 30
Close Date: Open Until Filled
To apply, submit a completed Riverside Regional Jail application. An application may be obtained from the Richmond/Petersburg V.E.C., the Jail site, or by accessing our website at www.rrjva.org. Resumes may be included, but will not be considered in lieu of a completed Jail application. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional questions, contact the Human Resource Office at (804) 524-6600.
Riverside Regional Jail
ATTN: Human Resources Office
500 FOLAR Trail
N. Prince George, VA 23860
Phone: (804) 524-6600
Fax: (804) 524-6659
Apply Now
Riverside Regional Jail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
April 21, 2026
Previous post
Salary : $90,000 - $143,188