CBI Facilitator

Volunteers of America Upstate NY • City of Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference in a family's life! Volunteers of America Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives. CBI Facilitator - Rochester, NY Full Time; M-F days SUMMARY The CBI Facilitator is responsible for helping incarcerated individuals reduce their risk of recidivism by providing evidenced-based group and individual interventions, including MRT and Interactive Journaling, in correctional facilities, including the Monroe Correctional Facility.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in a behavioral or social science program from an accredited college or university, required
• Minimum three years experience in counseling, case management or a similar field
• Ability to pass federal background check
• Clean NYS Drivers License
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as required
• Strong organizational skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• COVID 19 Vaccination

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people who have been incarcerated, preferred
• Experience facilitating Cognitive based Interventions, preferred

Responsibilities

• Assess participant referrals for program eligibility and risk of recidivism
• Conduct intake for eligible referrals
• Facilitate individualized psychoeducational trainings
• Facilitate Cognitive Based Intervention groups using the Moral Reconation Therapy and Interactive Journaling models in a correctional setting
• Facilitate one-on-one Cogitative Based Interventions using the Interactive Journaling model
• Facilitate Step by Step life skill workshops for women 2-4 times a week
• Develop and adapt Step by Step curriculum as needed
• Promote program offerings to inmates and correctional facility staff
• Maintain strong partnership with correctional facility staff
• Develop effective, supportive relationships with program participants
• Maintain detailed case notes and records and ensure that all VOAUPNY and contract obligations are met
• Maintain records and properly document all group activities
• Complete reports
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
• 403(b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees