Cognitive Skills Specialist - Part Time

Oriana House, Inc.•Akron, OH

About The Position

The Cognitive Skills Specialist is responsible for directly implementing cognitive behavioral programming for clients. The role conducts scheduled programming and groups of eight to twelve clients, follows the integrity of the curriculum, reviews client information and requirements, and evaluates and communicates client progress and goal achievement. It also involves maintaining accurate client records, progress notes, correspondence, and statistical reports; educating clients about cognitive errors and destructive thinking patterns; coordinating services with caseworkers, staff, and community agencies; and providing documented training to Agency employees on relevant cognitive skills information. The specialist ensures clients are scheduled and notified about programming, meets deadlines, and may travel to different work sites when needed or directed by a supervisor. The position is part-time, scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hourly pay is listed by education level: $18.00 for an associate's degree, $19.00 for a bachelor's degree, and $20.50 for a master's degree. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Oriana House is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Behavioral Science or a related field.
Ability to learn, remember, focus, categorize, and integrate information for decision-making, problem-solving, and comprehension.
Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
Valid Ohio driver's license, reliable transportation, and a driving record that does not preclude coverage by Agency liability insurance, if required by the facility supervisor.
Ability to work effectively with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Cognitive Theory and Social Learning Theory.
Prior experience in corrections or a related field.

Responsibilities

Directly implement cognitive behavioral programming for clients.
Conduct cognitive skills programming as scheduled and run groups of eight to twelve clients.
Adhere to the integrity of the curriculum being taught.
Review available information about clients and their program requirements.
Initiate and complete required statistical reports accurately and submit them to a supervisor.
Evaluate clients' overall progress and goal achievement and communicate their status to clients regularly as required by the program.
Prepare and maintain accurate, organized, and updated individual files, progress notes, and outside correspondence according to Agency specifications.
Educate clients about cognitive errors that support a criminal lifestyle.
Manage time and work demands appropriately and meet deadlines established by a supervisor.
Educate and assist clients in using cognitive behavioral techniques to counter destructive thinking patterns.
Coordinate services with caseworkers, other staff, and community agencies and maintain accurate documentation.
Provide formal, documented training to current Agency employees on pertinent cognitive skills information.
Ensure clients have schedules and are notified to attend programming, or inform appropriate staff when client schedules are missing.
Travel to different work sites if needed or directed by a supervisor.