Intervention Specialist

Community Partners in Action•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Partners in Action (CPA) is seeking a Supervising Intervention Specialist for the Hartford Alternative in the Community (HAIC) program. The HAIC program serves male and female clients aged 18 and above who are involved in the Connecticut criminal justice system. The program's mission is to reduce recidivism by delivering interventions that affect behavior change among its clients, utilizing an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Theory/Motivational model. CPA is committed to a BEDI (Belonging, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) culture and aims to transform individuals and society through criminal justice reform.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of experience with Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) group facilitation, administering assessments and/or performing case management functions
One year of supervisory experience
Knowledge of criminal justice and court systems
Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds
Strong emotional intelligence
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to multi-task
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches
Demonstrate trauma informed approaches
Demonstrate cultural responsiveness
Models pro-social behavior
Computer literate
Valid driver’s license
Reliable transportation
Commit to the agency’s mission and program goals.
Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
Regular, reliable attendance and timeliness are essential functions of this role.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing leadership and supervision for direct reports.
Oversee assigned day-to-day operations.
Assist in hiring, training, and development of staff.
Conduct weekly team meetings.
Conduct formal monthly supervision with direct reports utilizing ISL’s.
Review IS and JD processes and protocols, ensuring logbooks, attendance rosters, and CDCS input is consistent and accurate.
Follow-up with staff to guarantee contact with client/referral sources is made in a timely manner.
Work closely with HAIC Management Team in the achievement of contract goals and objectives.
Recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change.
Conduct make-up sessions for clients.
Monitor client behaviors and implement program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
Remain current on research and literature reviews with “what works” in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction.
Serve as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans.
Complete the necessary case documentation on each client in a timely and accurate manner.
Input data into the Contractor Data Collection System (CDCS) and maintain, update, and utilize the data as directed.
Attend and participate in all training and booster sessions related to position.
Participate in quality assurance review of groups and client sessions.
Solicit client satisfaction feedback.
Establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and significant others.
Conduct urinalysis as requested.
Participate in related seminars, panels, and workshops to enhance visibility of agency and program.
Attend monthly AIC Leadership meetings.
Participate in Quality Assurance reviews as required.
Adhere to PREA Standards and ensure PREA compliance.
Assume Program Manager duties as needed.
Represent program and/or agency at request of Program Manager.
Perform all other leadership tasks and duties as required.