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CBI Facilitator

Volunteers of America Upstate New York

Rochester, NYFull-time$25–27/hrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$25–27/hr
Location
Rochester, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Clean NYS Driver's LicenseMaster's degree

Job overview

Volunteers of America Upstate New York is hiring a CBI Facilitator. The CBI Facilitator helps incarcerated individuals reduce recidivism by providing evidenced-based group and individual interventions. This role involves facilitating programs like MRT and Interactive Journaling in correctional facilities, including the Monroe Correctional Facility, to support healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

Key focus areas include Assess participant referrals for program eligibility and risk of recidivism, Conduct intake for eligible referrals, and Facilitate individualized psychoeducational trainings.

Successful candidates bring Masters Degree In Behavioral Or Social Science, Three Years Counseling Experience, and Evenings And Weekends Availability. Important skills include MRT, Interactive Journaling, Psychoeducational Trainings, Cognitive Based Intervention, Curriculum Development, and Partnership Building.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

MRTInteractive JournalingPsychoeducational TrainingsCognitive Based InterventionCurriculum DevelopmentPartnership BuildingRelationship BuildingCase Note DocumentationRecord KeepingReport CompletionOrganizational SkillsMS Office

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Behavioral or Social Science3 Years Experience in Counseling, Case Management or Similar FieldClean NYS Driver's LicenseAvailability to Work Evenings and WeekendsCOVID 19 VaccinationExperience Working With Incarcerated IndividualsExperience Facilitating Cognitive Based Interventions

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Salary Range $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly

Position Type Full Time

Travel Percentage Negligible

Description

Make a difference in a family's life!

VOA Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

CBI Facilitator - Rochester, NY

Full Time; M-F days

SUMMARY

The CBI Facilitator is responsible for helping incarcerated individuals reduce their risk of recidivism by providing evidenced-based group and individual interventions, including MRT and Interactive Journaling, in correctional facilities, including the Monroe Correctional Facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assess participant referrals for program eligibility and risk of recidivism

  • Conduct intake for eligible referrals

  • Facilitate individualized psychoeducational trainings

  • Facilitate Cognitive Based Intervention groups using the Moral Reconation Therapy and Interactive Journaling models in a correctional setting

  • Facilitate one-on-one Cogitative Based Interventions using the Interactive Journaling model

  • Facilitate Step by Step life skill workshops for women 2-4 times a week

  • Develop and adapt Step by Step curriculum as needed

  • Promote program offerings to inmates and correctional facility staff

  • Maintain strong partnership with correctional facility staff

  • Develop effective, supportive relationships with program participants

  • Maintain detailed case notes and records and ensure that all VOAUPNY and contract obligations are met

  • Maintain records and properly document all group activities

  • Complete reports

  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters Degree in a behavioral or social science program from an accredited college or university, required

  • Minimum three years experience in counseling, case management or a similar field

  • Experience working with people who have been incarcerated, preferred

  • Experience facilitating Cognitive based Interventions, preferred

  • Clean NYS Drivers License

  • Availability to work evenings and weekends as required

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Working knowledge of MS Office products

  • COVID 19 V accination

VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

  • Competitive Pay

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

  • Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance

  • 403(b), & more!

Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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