Treatment Specialist

Great Falls Pre-Release Center•Great Falls, MT

13h•$24 - $24

About The Position

Great Falls Pre-Release Services, Inc. is a nonprofit community corrections provider with three minimum-security residential counseling campuses. The centers house screened adult male and female felons participating in structured community re-entry programs, and also operate jail alternative and community service programs. The Treatment Specialist provides re-entry services to residents, facilitates and monitors treatment and educational groups, supports development of evidence-based programming, and assists case management staff with treatment plans. The role also serves as a contact and investigator for Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) complaints and coordinates in-center activities of community volunteers. The position is non-exempt, reports to the Program Manager, and may act as Treatment Coordinator in that person's absence. The position scope includes 70 staff and up to 250 residents.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field.
Three years of experience in general human services programs for adults, or two years of experience in human services programs for adult felons.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication, presentation, and relationship-development skills.
Ability to develop treatment programs consistent with current evidence-based correctional practices and programs.
Understanding of interpersonal relations, sensitivity to resident needs, and ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and address situations in a non-threatening manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, agencies, the public, and local, state, and federal representatives.
Knowledge of challenges facing formerly incarcerated people transitioning into the community, and understanding of effective re-entry services, community agencies, and therapy groups.
Ability to serve as a positive role model and lead others in assigned duties.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with residents, volunteers, staff, public officials, and community-based agencies.
Ability to uphold PREA requirements and communicate them to staff and residents.
Mature, empathetic demeanor and professional communication that uphold residents' dignity.
Ability to work independently and in groups with residents while remaining professional, approachable, and mindful of varied cultural, social, and personal backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience performing assessments and facilitating educational groups.
Experience working in a residential facility.
Experience working with ex-offenders.

Responsibilities

Facilitate groups for pre-release center residents and outside referrals from probation offices and courts.
Assist the Treatment Coordinator in ensuring Correctional Treatment Specialists offer groups in a timely manner and make them available to residents.
Evaluate and intervene in treatment program plans as needed to support case management staff.
Help residents address criminal thinking, emotional regulation, addiction, mental health, and other life issues; build positive group dynamics and work individually with residents on therapy materials as needed.
Train staff on policy development, program implementation, procedures, and other topics as directed.
Assist in developing and expanding center programming for residents, including treatment modalities and modifications to existing programs.
Coordinate outside agency program presentations and resident educational development.
Monitor and evaluate in-center groups and classes for residents and outside participants, and maintain facilitation skills that help residents develop cognitive and prosocial abilities.
Report to the Treatment Coordinator on treatment delivery and deficiencies.
Become certified as a group facilitator.
Attend monthly staff meetings and, when asked, provide training and lead discussions.
Participate in public relations activities to educate the public about Great Falls Pre-Release Services.
Help prepare and distribute a monthly programming schedule.
Work most evenings facilitating groups or observing group leaders for program quality assurance.
Meet with local judges, county commissioners, and others as needed to support and expand educational programming.
Stay current on programming opportunities, with an emphasis on evidence-based practices.
Provide PREA liaison services, train new staff, brief new residents, and assist the PREA Coordinator with annual staff training and audits.
Compile information on PREA grievances, assist with internal investigations, keep current on PREA policies and regulations, and help ensure legal PREA compliance.
Act as Treatment Coordinator during that person's absence.
Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.