Intervention Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY The Intervention Specialist facilitates evidence-based and research informed curriculum-based group and individual services to adults involved in the criminal justice system. Utilizes motivational interviewing and other strengths-based techniques to support program completion increase client success and reduce recidivism. Reports client outcomes to court/probation/parole. Significant training and quality assurance : $25.72EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS degree required. Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD funded or Wheeler Clinic program as well as substitution of experience for education on a year for year excellent work habits (attendance promptness timeliness professionalism) is open to feedback and makes good use of time. Proven ability to work on a team to ensure program goals are met communicates effectively verbally and in writing and is committed to personal and program CTSCHEDULEFull timeRequires two evening shifts until 8pmEMPLOYEE BENEFITSAt Wheeler were committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Heres how we invest in you:Nurture Your Health:Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through CentivoComprehensive dental and vision insurance through CignaAccess to wellness programs to support your physical and mental healthSecure Your Future:Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance403(b) Plan with contributions from the companyFuel Your Career Growth:Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement ProgramAccess training and development opportunitiesReceive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedicationMaintain Work-Life Harmony:Recharge with generous paid time off including:15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge 8 sick days per year for your well-being2 personal days per year for your personal needs2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you9 paid company holidays to spend with loved onesAccess free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPrepares plans and facilitates individual and group sessions including booster sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum in a solution-oriented clients and addresses anti-social thinking feeling and acting. Demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives and problem-solving motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients and their natural supports in AIC programming. Uses cognitive-behavioral approaches to behavior client intakes assessments and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) within established timeframes. Provides individual case management sessions and community linkages and develops Transition client behaviors and uses behavior management systems. Holds clients accountable and addresses ambivalence and resistance while helping clients maintain motivation to change. Addresses basic needs to support recovery and pro-social behavior participates in quality assurance activities including videotaping sessions and meeting with a quality assurance coach attending trainings data report analysis and review accurate and timely documentation of group and collateral activities in agency and funder data in efforts to meet and maintain performance-based measures set by agency and in client-centered strengths-based presentations/discussions in staff reports that are accurate and timely and updates referral sources on client activities on a regular pro-social behaviors and serves as a role model to clients and as part of a team by providing program coverage for client services (including urinalysis) outside of normal work schedule typical job function or primary work site as requested (e.g. additional evening shifts may be required to ensure operational coverage).Supervises toxicology testing. Supervised urine specimens shall only be collected from a client by a staff member of the same to develop knowledge and understanding about the history traditions values family systems and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches skills and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.