Intervention Specialist Alternative in the Community

Community Partners in Action • Waterbury, CT

12d • $26 - $26

About The Position

Community Partners in Action is hiring an Intervention Specialist for its Waterbury Alternative in the Community (WAIC) program in Waterbury, Connecticut. WAIC serves adults aged 18 and older who are involved in the Connecticut criminal justice system. Its mission is to reduce recidivism through interventions that support behavior change, using an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Theory and Motivational model to help clients develop the skills needed to make those changes.

The Intervention Specialist prepares and facilitates individual and group sessions in accordance with the program curriculum, supports clients’ understanding and motivation, performs case management and documentation, and contributes to program quality assurance and performance measures. The role also includes monitoring client behavior, modeling pro-social behavior, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and promoting a respectful, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment. Some evening work is required, from 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The listed pay is $26.49 per hour ($55,100 annually). Community Partners in Action describes itself as a mission-driven organization focused on equity, inclusion, systemic change, and criminal justice reform. Benefits eligibility varies by work schedule. Employees working at least 25 hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage and employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage, with health coverage eligibility beginning after 60 days. Employees may participate in the 401(k) plan after 60 days. Other offerings include voluntary insurance and legal benefits, paid vacation, personal and sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree, or a combination of four years of education and experience in social services, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in at least one of the following: Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) group facilitation, administering assessments, or performing case management functions.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems.
• Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong emotional intelligence and written, verbal, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches.
• Ability to demonstrate trauma-informed approaches and cultural responsiveness and to model pro-social behavior.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Availability for some evening work, 12:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, plan, and facilitate individual and group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to the curriculum and manual.
• Meet with clients individually to ensure they understand the service content.
• Perform case management functions as directed.
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change.
• Conduct make-up and booster sessions according to client needs.
• Provide concrete problem-solving support and engage clients in skill building.
• Recognize antisocial thinking, feelings, and actions, and demonstrate and reinforce concrete alternatives.
• Monitor client behavior and consistently implement the program behavior management system.
• Stay current on research and literature concerning effective approaches to changing offender behavior and reducing recidivism.
• Model pro-social behavior for clients and staff.
• Assist in developing and implementing Individual Service Plans.
• Complete timely and accurate case documentation for each client.
• Enter, maintain, update, and use data in the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) as directed.
• Use the CPA Case Management System as directed.
• Attend and participate in trainings and booster sessions related to the position.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews of groups and client sessions.
• Solicit client satisfaction feedback.
• Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and significant others.
• Promote respect, empathy, mutual support, and belonging, and work to eliminate unconscious bias and discrimination in beliefs, rules, and systems.
• Conduct urinalysis as requested.
• Participate in seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance agency and program visibility.
• Participate in efforts to meet performance-based measures set by CSSD.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working at least 25 hours per week; eligibility begins after 60 days of employment.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• Employer-paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage for employees working at least 25 hours per week.
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, identity theft protection, pet insurance, prepaid legal services, personal accident insurance, supplemental short-term disability, and whole life insurance.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 13 paid holidays each year.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• A supportive workplace focused on employee health, wellness, and meaningful work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level