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Cognitive Intervention Specialist

MTC

Jasper, TXFull-time$16/hrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$16/hr
Location
Jasper, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver License In Texas

Job overview

MTC is hiring a Cognitive Intervention Specialist. The Cognitive Intervention Specialist at MTC’s Glen Ray Goodman Transfer Facility in Jasper, Texas provides didactic sessions, cognitive intervention education, and life‑skills classes, guides clients in following facility rules, supervises work functions, monitors behavior, and promotes positive social skills while maintaining safety and accountability.

Key focus areas include Provide didactic sessions according to designated curricula., Present cognitive intervention education and life‑skills classes., and Guide and assist clients in complying with facility rules and regulations..

Important skills include Correctional Awareness Training (CAT), Training For Trainers (T4T), Cognitive Intervention Programming (CIP), Microsoft Office Suite, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet. Preferred (not required): Didactic Sessions, Cognitive Intervention Education, Life Skills Classes, and Monitoring Client Behavior.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Correctional Awareness Training (CAT)Training for Trainers (T4T)Cognitive Intervention Programming (CIP)Didactic SessionsCognitive Intervention EducationLife Skills ClassesMonitoring Client BehaviorReporting IncidentsPromoting Positive Social SkillsModeling Appropriate BehaviorsIntervening Inappropriate BehaviorsProviding FeedbackAccountabilityAdhering to Safety PracticesMicrosoft Office SuiteWord ProcessingSpreadsheetDatabasePresentation Software

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent or GEDValid Driver License in TexasAcceptable Driving RecordAnnual in-Service TrainingAnnual Background CheckAssociate's Degree in PsychologyAssociate's Degree in SociologyAssociate's Degree in CounselingAssociate's Degree in Social WorkAssociate's Degree in Criminal JusticeAssociate's Degree in EducationAssociate's Degree in Nursing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Benefit package includes:

  • Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits

  • Dental benefits

  • Life insurance

  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Employee assistance program

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • Paid holidays

  • Bereavement leave

  • Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Glen Ray Goodman Transfer Facility in Jasper, Texas , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Duties:

  1. Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula within the program.

  2. Presents cognitive intervention education and life skills classes to assist clients with basic education in these topics.

  3. Guides and assists clients in complying with facility rules and regulations.

  4. Supervises client offender work functions in accordance with program policies such as morning wake up routines according to established schedules.

  5. Notifies appropriate personnel of clients failing to comply with policies and procedures.

  6. Monitors client behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff.

  7. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.

  8. Maintain accountability of staff, offenders, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent or GED required.

  • Associate’s degree in the field of psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, education, nursing, or health preferred; related experience is a plus.

  • Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

  • A valid driver license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

  • Must complete Correctional Awareness Training (CAT), training for trainers (T4T), and Cognitive Intervention Programming (CIP).

  • Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and pass an annual background check, both of which must be approved by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

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