IWP / Work Release Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Mission : MANNA’s mission is to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina

Vision : A hunger-free Western North Carolina.

Position Summary : Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the IWP / Work Release Supervisor oversees the daily supervision and support of inmates participating in MANNA’s Work Release and Incentive Wage Program, as well as the administrative responsibilities of the program. This role is the primary point of contact between MANNA FoodBank and the Western Carolina Correctional Facility, ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by both organizations. The Supervisor also serves as a resource and advocate for participants, supporting their skill development and successful transition back into society.

Requirements :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Retrieve the MANNA van each morning, drive to the Western Carolina Correctional Facility in Black Mountain and safely transport program participants to MANNA facility daily.
• Ensure the safe and timely arrival of participants to work, maintaining a strong commitment to transportation safety.
• Interview, hire, onboard, train, and monitor all program participants, ensuring they understand program expectations and are set up for success.
• Work directly on the warehouse floor alongside IWP participants as needed to support operations, model expectations, and ensure a safe and productive environment.
• Provide ongoing support and feedback for all participants.
• Create and facilitate programs that help participants build transferable job and life skills to prepare for reentry into the community.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with Program Managers and Wardens at Western Carolina Correctional facility.
• Facilitate the completion of weekly grocery list for participants and ensure timely ordering and delivery of groceries.
• Maintain records of training and certificates acquired by participants during their time at MANNA Foodbank.
• Facilitate MANNA staff training and ensure compliance with all rules and regulations related to the IWP and Work Release Program.
• Transport participants to other approved off-site locations as needed (e.g., clothing purchases, appointments).
• Collaborate with Operations leadership overseeing participants in their departments to provide support and resolve issues.
• Work with Marketing and Communications when media outlets will be on site to obtain appropriate waivers for participants.
• Track of clothing and other items provided to participants by MANNA Foodbank.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of current and past participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Additional Skills :

Working Conditions : This position works in an office setting with frequent exposure to a warehouse environment, which can at times be hot or cold depending on the season. This is a fast-paced, hands-on, and at times, physically demanding work environment. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to moderately loud within the Warehouse.

Physical Demands : The physical demands required here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

The physical demands of this position are for medium work. This includes occasionally lifting / carrying more than 50lbs. While performing duties the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required, visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Compensation and Benefits : The starting pay for the IWP / Work Release Supervisor is $23.51- $24.59 hourly.

MANNA is also thrilled to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package :

Travel : Minimal, but travel may be required within the service area. Employee must provide proof of current, valid North Carolina driver’s license with clean MVR and auto insurance.

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 6am-2pm; flexibility to work other days or hours as needed for special events.