Certified Instructor, DWI

Management and Training Corporation•Bryan, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Instructor, DWI provides instruction to offenders enrolled in DWI programs at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas. The instructor interviews, screens, and evaluates offenders for potential program participation; administers and evaluates pre- and post-test instruments; and maintains offender and service records, workload statistics, reports, and related documentation. The role also promotes positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior, intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed, and providing staff with feedback on social skills, procedures, and intervention techniques. The instructor is responsible for maintaining accountability of staff, offenders, and property, and for adhering to safety practices. This is a full-time position with a Monday–Friday schedule consisting of 8-hour shifts. Pay is $19.00 per hour. The position is based at the J.W. Hamilton Pre-Release Unit in Bryan, Texas.

Requirements

Associate's degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, education, nursing, or health; or active registration as an LCDC or LCDC-I, licensed social worker, or LPC or LPC-A; or at least two years of documented experience providing direct client services related to the applicable internship, licensing, or education to people with substance abuse problems or mental disorders.
Successful completion of the Texas DWI Education In-Service Training Program approved by DSHS.
Current CPR certification and maintenance of a valid license for continued employment.
Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Successful completion of annual background checks and in-service training requirements approved by TDCJ.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to offenders for DWI programs.
Interview, screen, and evaluate offenders for potential program participation.
Maintain offender records and other records of services provided, including workload statistics, and compile data and submit reports and related documentation.
Use good communication skills and demonstrated instructional ability.
Use a variety of teaching strategies.
Administer and evaluate pre- and post-test instruments.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills, procedures, and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, offenders, and property, and adhere to safety practices.