Programs Facilitator

Allen County Indiana•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Programs Section Chief, the Programs Facilitator administers a library of evidence-based cognitive behavioral programs and ensures those programs are delivered in the intended format. This position is Covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field required.
One year of experience in classroom facilitation and/or teaching preferred.
Knowledge of various theoretical approaches to adult education and human behavior, including Cognitive Behavioral and Social Learning theories
Knowledge of criminal justice system operations
Strong management, organizational, leadership and teaching skills
Ability to be certified in Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) Instrument Training/Application
Ability to be certified in Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
Ability to be certified in the facilitation of various CBT curricula.
The agency subscribes to the National Institute of Corrections’ Eight Principles of Effective Intervention (EBP), must be able to complete required Correctional EBP training programs and demonstrate competencies that focus on empirical recidivism risk reduction strategies.
Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office and other job-related software
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to use overhead projectors, DVD players, teleconferencing equipment, and other technology.
Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices

Responsibilities

Facilitates evidence-based cognitive behavioral classes and ensures the content of the program curriculum is delivered in its intended format and the participants understand and relate to the required material.
Prepares necessary lesson plans, materials, supplies and instructional hardware to facilitate the program and recommends additional materials needed.
Prepares the classroom to be adapted to meet unique circumstances of participants, ensures cleanliness of the facility, inventories classroom materials, and notifies appropriate staff of materials needed or any equipment malfunctions.
Facilitates assigned program orientations weekly for incoming participants and reviews program rules, requirements, and associated costs with each participant.
Recommends programming methods to address participant problems including, providing occupational and education information, and interacts with participants to assist with gaining insight, defining goals and planning courses of action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational adjustments.
Completes administrative paperwork including but not limited to, documenting attendance and participation levels of participants in the required database and completing dispatch and discharge paperwork.
Prepares reports and alerts ACCC staff and/or external referral sources of problems with participants and forwards status paperwork to the referring agency and/or Case Manager when a participant is discharged from the program.
Prepares and forwards status reports for all participants referred directly to Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC) for CBT programming.
Observes and documents participants’ progress and forwards monthly reports to referral sources and case managers, as required.
Participates in staff meetings to determine appropriate responses to participant questions and concerns, share proposed changes in delivery or curriculum, discuss behavior and classroom management strategies and share insights on participant progress with other staff members.
Must be able to work during hours most conducive to target population, which includes Monday through Friday, some nights, and Saturdays, as scheduled.
Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.
Uses principles of evidence-based practices as a guide in interactions with program participants and in the development of department programs.
Must model Pro-Social behavior at times and in all places.