Intervention Specialist - Bilingual Preferred

Community Partners in Action • Hartford, CT

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About The Position

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

• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree or a combination of 4 years of education and experience in social services, criminal justice, or related field that provides experience in any of the following: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) group facilitation, administering of assessments and/or performing case management functions.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems and the ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong emotional intelligence, written and verbal communication, interpersonal and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task and knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches are critical.
• Demonstrates trauma informed approaches and cultural responsiveness; models pro-social behavior.
• Must be computer literate, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Some evenings required (12:30 – 8:00 PM)

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum/manual.
• Meets with clients individually to ensure understanding of content of services.
• Performs case management functions as directed.
• Demonstrates clear, accurate and concise written and verbal communication.
• Able to recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change.
• Conducts make-up sessions for clients.
• Conducts booster sessions based on client needs.
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches.
• Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building.
• Able to recognize anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting and demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives.
• Monitors client behaviors and implements program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
• Remains current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction.
• Serves as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
• Completes the necessary case documentation on each client in a timely and accurate manner.
• Inputs data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintains, updates, and utilizes the data as directed.
• Utilizes the CPA Case Management System as directed.
• Attends and participates in all trainings and booster sessions related to position.
• Participates in quality assurance review of groups and client sessions.
• Solicits client satisfaction feedback.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate boundaries with clients and significant others.
• Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
• Conducts urinalysis as requested.
• Participates in related seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance visibility of agency and program.
• Participates in effort of meeting performance-based measures set by CSSD
• Perform all other duties as required.

Benefits

• A culture of belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion for all employees
• Medical and Dental insurance through Cigna
• 401k Eligibility after 60 Days of Employment
• Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability at NO cost to you
• Generous Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time
• 13 Paid Holidays
• A commitment to employee health & wellness
• The opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a team dedicated to systemic change and criminal justice reform

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees