Clinical/Programs - Community Corrections - Programs Facilitator

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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

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

DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

The Programs Facilitator performs work that is broad in scope and of substantial intricacy when utilizing judgement in lesson preparation and adaptation of evidence-based cognitive behavioral programs.  Judgment is needed to ensure that program delivery falls within the appropriate parameters set by Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC), which may require accommodation to meet the unique needs of the participants.

RESPONSIBILITY:

The Programs Facilitator makes substantial contributions when preparing and administering evidence-based cognitive behavioral programs within generally structured guidelines and makes recommendations to staff to attain desired program results.  Purpose and desired results are indicated, and unusual problems are discussed.

PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

The Programs Facilitator maintains frequent contact with other County employees, Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC) staff, program participants and their families, and other mental health and social service agencies regarding evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Programs Facilitator works in an office and classroom environment with frequent contact with potentially dangerous, violent, and abusive program offenders convicted of various misdemeanor and felony offenses on a daily basis with the ability to move around freely, but frequently sitting, requiring some bending, kneeling, lifting up to forty pounds, reaching over head and pushing and/or pulling loads.  Very frequent typing, including proofreading and attention to detail, monitoring equipment and detailed inspection is required.

SUPERVISION:

None

LICENSING:

Ability to be certified in Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

Ability to be certified in Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) Instrument Training/Application.

Ability to be certified as a Thinking for a Change facilitator

Ability to be certified as an MRT facilitator

Valid Driver’s License

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:

Programs Section Chief

HOURS:

Tuesday-Friday 12:00-8:30

Saturday 8:00-4:30

EEO CATEGORY:

1102

WORKER’S COMP CODE:

8820