Group Facilitator

ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC • Appleton, WI

3d • $20 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

ATTIC stands for "Alternatives to Traditional Incarceration of Citizens." We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing interventions that enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism. We operate residential and other correctional programs throughout Wisconsin that provide case management, counseling and treatment groups, vocational training and high-risk client monitoring and supervision. Residential Treatment Centers for Correctional Clients operate 24 hours per day with on-duty staff for our clients. Staff monitor client behaviors and whereabouts in the community and enforce program rules and accountability. Substance abuse counseling, cognitive-based programming and correctional case management are provided in an intensive setting. Clients can be granted gradual re-entry into the community based on earned privileges. All service components of our Residential Treatment Centers emphasize trauma-informed care and employ an individualized approach to each client. This is a direct service position, part-time position, providing facilitation of cognitive interventions groups. These groups will use cognitive based programming. Collaboration with other staff, supervisors, and agents is vital and communication must be maintained. The person in this position must demonstrate professional conduct and respect for each client, maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards. This is vital to uphold the pursuit of our mission: To conceive and develop effective interventions, which will enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism. This is a part-time position requiring approximately 10-15 hours per week.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, criminal justice, or related field.
• 2 years’ experience facilitating cognitive based programming.
• 2 years’ experience working with correctional clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Cognitive-based programming.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
• Interact with employees, clients and agents in an effective manner while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of all agency information.
• Have a minimum of an Associate’s degree or greater in a Human Service/Criminal Justice field.
• Certified training in group facilitation techniques.
• Certified training in Cognitive-based programming (must possess the proper certification for the locations services will be provided).
• Attend DOC training in the approved site specific –Cognitive Behavioral Based Program- Thinking for a Change for Domestic Violence Group Services curriculum.
• At least 2 years of experience in facilitating cognitive behavioral programming.
• At least 2 years of experience working with correctional clients.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent observational skills and ability to perform job duties with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills: detail minded.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, including group facilitation training.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to enforce rules and set discipline in a non-punitive fashion.
• Ability to make good judgments in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain accurate records of progress, services provided, treatment plan, and other required information.
• Counsel clients in group sessions, using the approved curriculum.
• Evaluate client participation by monitoring behavior, attitude, and progress.
• Report safety and security concerns to the appropriate party.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree