Intervention Specialist

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving over 4,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses. CPA is guided by our BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/ The Hartford Alternative in the Community (HAIC) serves male and female clients aged 18 and above who are involved in the Connecticut criminal justice system. The mission of the program is to reduce recidivism by delivering interventions that affect behavior change among its clients. The program utilizes an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Theory/Motivational model designed to provide clients with the skills necessary to make those changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of experience with Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) group facilitation, administering assessments and/or performing case management functions
One year of supervisory experience
Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems
Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds
Strong emotional intelligence, written and verbal communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches are critical
Demonstrate trauma informed approaches and cultural responsiveness
Models pro-social behavior
Must be computer literate
Have a valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Regular, reliable attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this role.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing leadership and supervision for direct reports.
Oversee assigned day-to-day operations.
Assist in hiring, training, and development of staff.
Conduct weekly team meetings.
Conduct formal monthly supervision with direct reports utilizing ISL’s.
Review IS and JD processes and protocols, ensuring logbooks, attendance rosters, and CDCS input is consistent and accurate.
Follow-up with staff to guarantee contact with client/referral sources is made in a timely manner.
Work closely with HAIC Management Team in the achievement of contract goals and objectives.
Recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change.
Conduct make-up sessions for clients.
Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building.
Able to recognize anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting and demonstrate and reinforce concrete alternatives.
Monitor client behaviors and implement program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
Remain current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction.
Serve as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans.
Complete the necessary case documentation on each client in a timely and accurate manner.
Input data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintain, update, and utilize the data as directed.
Attend and participate in all training and booster sessions related to position.
Participate in quality assurance review of groups and client sessions.
Solicit client satisfaction feedback.
Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and significant others.
Conduct urinalysis as requested.
Participate in related seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance visibility of agency and program.
Attend monthly AIC Leadership meetings.
Participate in Quality Assurance reviews as required.
Adhere to PREA Standards and ensure PREA compliance.
Assume Program Manager duties as needed.
Represent program and/or agency at request of Program Manager.
Perform all other leadership tasks and duties as required.