Supportive Connections Program Director at City of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Supportive Connections Program Director

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 (Offer will be commensurate with experience)

Benefits offered for this opportunity: Non-Union Benefits Summary

Role Summary:

This position shall be responsible for leading the Supportive Connections program and creating and maintaining sustainable policies and practices to support individuals at risk of criminal justice system involvement or re-involvement. The program will help vulnerable community members address root issues that could lead, or have led to, involvement in the justice system. The program goal is to provide community-based support without the involvement of law enforcement or fear of criminal legal action. This position would be responsible for providing community and internal training, advertising and program promotion, networking with community agencies, data collection, and maintaining contractual relationships with involved community partners. The program director is responsible for tracking expenses, billing, contracts, and grant applications and reporting.

The program director also leads monthly meetings and regularly communicates with the collaborative team partners. This position will require employee supervision.

Education, Training and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human service discipline


• At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in program management or a related-field


• Experience working with local treatment courts and/or treatment programs


• Grant reporting/data collection


• Experience supervising staff and/or administrating strict grant/project requirements


• Ability to pass rigorous background and reference check including testing and all requirements relating to LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) security awareness training.


• The City of Ann Arbor will consider an alternative combination of education and experience.

Education, Training and Experience Preferred:

• Master’s degree in social work or a related human services discipline


• Prior membership of a treatment team (ex: wrap around services, specialty court, community response team)


• Knowledge of trauma informed practices in supporting those with diverse lived experiences, addiction issues, housing security issues, or victims of crime


• Understanding of D.E.I. principals and concepts


• Established relationships with social service agencies that serve the greater Ann Arbor area


• Training or teaching in the area of substance use disorders, mental health, or related discipline

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