Intervention Specialist-AIC

Wheeler•Meriden, CT

About The Position

The Intervention Specialist facilitates evidence-based and research-informed curriculum-based group and individual services for adults involved in the criminal justice system. The role uses motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral approaches, and other strengths-based techniques to support program completion, increase client success, and reduce recidivism. The specialist reports client outcomes to court, probation, and parole. Significant training and quality assurance support are offered. The position is based in Meriden, Connecticut, is full time, and requires two evening shifts until 8 p.m. Additional evening shifts or other coverage outside the normal schedule, job function, or primary work site may be required to ensure operational coverage.

Requirements

BA/BS degree required. Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD-funded or Wheeler Clinic program; experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Excellent work habits, including attendance, promptness, timeliness, and professionalism.
Openness to feedback and effective use of time.
Proven ability to work as part of a team to ensure program goals are met.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Commitment to personal and program growth.

Responsibilities

Prepare, plan, and facilitate individual and group sessions, including booster sessions, with integrity and fidelity to the curriculum in a solution-oriented manner.
Engage clients and address antisocial thinking, feeling, and acting; demonstrate and reinforce concrete alternatives and problem-solving skills.
Use motivational interviewing to engage clients and their natural supports in AIC programming, and use cognitive-behavioral approaches to support behavior change.
Conduct client intakes and assessments, develop Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) within established timeframes, provide individual case management and community linkages, and develop Transition Plans.
Monitor client behaviors and use behavior-management systems; hold clients accountable, address ambivalence and resistance, support motivation to change, and address basic needs that support recovery and prosocial behavior change.
Participate in quality assurance activities, including videotaping sessions, meeting with a quality assurance coach, attending training, and analyzing and reviewing data reports.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of group and collateral activities in agency and funder data systems.
Participate in efforts to meet and maintain performance-based measures set by the agency and CSSD.
Participate in client-centered, strengths-based presentations and discussions in staff meetings.
Prepare accurate and timely reports and regularly update referral sources on client activities.
Model prosocial behaviors and serve as a role model to clients and staff.
Provide program coverage for client services, including urinalysis, outside the normal work schedule, typical job function, or primary work site when requested.
Supervise toxicology testing; collect supervised urine specimens only from clients of the same gender as the collecting staff member.
Continue developing knowledge and understanding of the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served, and use culturally informed methodological approaches, skills, and techniques.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,500 at start and an additional $2,500 after one year of service.
Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo.
Dental and vision insurance through Cigna.
Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
403(b) plan with company contributions.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Training and development opportunities.
15 vacation days per year.
8 sick days per year.
2 personal days per year.
2 floating holidays per year.
9 paid company holidays.
Free and confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).