Treatment Specialist

Management and Training Corporation•Breckenridge, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Specialist works at the Walker-Sayle Unit in Breckenridge, Texas, helping an at-risk population receive treatment to support a healthy, productive life. The role delivers education and life-skills instruction, helps maintain a peer-driven Therapeutic Community, and supports offenders in following facility policies and participating in SAFPF/IPTC programs. The position works closely with correctional staff and treatment team staff in a safe and secure facility environment.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent GED.
Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Within 180 days of employment, obtain a letter of registration as a CI from the Texas Department of State Health and Human Services or hold current CCJP-A certification approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Successfully complete TDCJ Approved Correctional Awareness Training (CAT).
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, subject to approval by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree in psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, or education is preferred.
Related experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide didactic sessions according to designated curricula and present education and life-skills classes.
Maintain a Therapeutic Community within the facility in coordination with correctional staff, supporting a peer-driven living environment.
Guide and assist offenders in complying with facility rules and regulations; supervise offender work functions and scheduled routines.
Monitor offender behavior and report incidents, inappropriate or unusual behavior, and policy noncompliance to appropriate staff.
Maintain offender and service records, including workload statistics, and compile and submit reports and related documentation.
Assist with developing an Individual Progress Summary for each offender, including evaluation results and comments on participation and quality of program completion.
Adhere to practicum guidelines for Department of State Health Services LCDC-I licensure and Texas Certification Board of Addictions Professionals CCJP-A certification.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior, intervening when inappropriate behavior occurs, and providing staff feedback on social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.