Community Corrections - Programs Facilitator

Allen County Government•Fort Wayne, IN

3d•$25

About The Position

The Programs Facilitator administers evidence-based cognitive behavioral programs and ensures they are delivered in the intended in-person and/or virtual format. The role facilitates classes and orientations, prepares lessons and instructional materials, adapts delivery to participants’ needs, and supports participants in developing goals and plans for personal, social, educational, and vocational adjustment. The facilitator also assigns appropriate classes and e-learning materials based on eligibility and accommodation information. The position includes managing virtual training platforms and related technology, monitoring group training with up to 100 participants, and troubleshooting platform, hardware, software, and internet issues in coordination with the Finance and Business Manager. Administrative work includes recording attendance and participation, completing dispatch and discharge paperwork, documenting progress, preparing reports, and communicating participant concerns and status to staff, referral sources, case managers, and courts as applicable. The facilitator works under the direction of the Sr. Programs Facilitator/Trainer, maintains frequent contact with county employees, ACCC staff, participants, and mental health and social service agencies, and has no supervisory responsibilities. Work may be performed remotely or in an office and classroom environment. The schedule is predominantly second shift, 37.5 hours per week as assigned, Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime may be required. The role may involve daily contact with potentially dangerous, violent, and abusive offenders and requires frequent sitting, typing, proofreading, equipment monitoring, and detailed inspection, as well as some bending, kneeling, lifting up to 40 pounds, reaching overhead, and pushing or pulling loads. A laptop, telephone headset, required software, and other necessary materials are provided as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field.
Knowledge of theoretical approaches to adult education, including cognitive, behavioral, and cognitive motivational theories.
Knowledge of criminal justice system operations.
Ability to work remotely under limited supervision and cooperatively in a team environment.
Adaptability and ability to work in a hybrid environment.
Strong management, organizational, leadership, and teaching skills.
Ability to become certified in Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) Instrument Training/Application.
Ability to become certified in Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
Working knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral and Social Learning Theory.
Ability to become certified in facilitating various CBT curricula.
Ability to complete required Correctional EBP training and demonstrate competencies focused on empirical recidivism risk reduction strategies.
Strong computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office, ViaPath, e-learning platforms, and other job-related software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to use electronic tablets, personal computing devices, overhead projectors, DVD players, teleconferencing equipment, and other technology.
Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices.
Ability to become certified as an instructor for various e-learning platforms.
Ability to become certified as a Thinking for a Change facilitator and an MRT facilitator.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work the assigned 37.5-hour schedule, including predominantly second-shift hours, Saturdays, and overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in classroom facilitation and/or teaching.

Responsibilities

Facilitate evidence-based cognitive behavioral classes and ensure curriculum is delivered in its intended format and understood by participants.
Prepare lesson plans, materials, supplies, and instructional hardware; recommend additional materials as needed.
Prepare classroom or e-learning environments for participants, maintain facility cleanliness, inventory program materials, and report material needs or equipment malfunctions.
Facilitate assigned program orientations and explain program rules, requirements, and associated costs to incoming participants.
Recommend in-person and/or virtual programming approaches to address participant needs and provide occupational and educational information.
Interact with participants virtually and/or on-site to help them gain insight, define goals, and plan courses of action for personal, social, educational, and vocational adjustment.
Use eligibility requirements, relevant information, and accommodation recommendations to assign CBT classes and e-learning materials to participants.
Conduct small- and large-group virtual training and monitoring, including groups of up to 100 participants, using tablets and other technology as assigned.
Maintain the operation of facilitator and participant technology for assigned e-learning platforms and work with the Finance and Business Manager to troubleshoot technology issues.
Manage assigned virtual training requirements to maintain platform functionality and appropriate e-learning course assignments.
Complete administrative paperwork, including documenting attendance and participation in the required database and completing dispatch and discharge paperwork.
Prepare reports, alert staff to participant problems, and forward status paperwork to referral agencies and/or case managers when participants are discharged.
Prepare and forward status reports requesting revocation paperwork for participants referred directly to ACCC.
Observe and document participant progress and provide monthly reports to referral sources and case managers as needed.
Participate in staff meetings to discuss participant concerns and behavior, program delivery and curriculum, classroom and e-learning management, and participant progress.
Work hours conducive to the target population, including scheduled nights, extended or irregular hours, and Saturdays; work overtime as required.
Use evidence-based practice principles in interactions with participants and in developing department programs, and model pro-social behavior.
Perform other duties as assigned.