CBT FACILITATOR

Responsibilities

• Facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting focusing on the areas of motivation for change, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring, and development of problem-solving skills.
• Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance participants' participation in post-release programs and activities.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides completion certificates for LIB, T4C, MRT and other curriculum as required.
• Supports the assessment of participant needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
• Aids participants in planning and developing post-release plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
• Participates in orientation of participant regarding all behavioral treatment programs including, but not limited to, T4C and MRT.
• The ability to facilitate and/or co-facilitate, group counseling from a structured manual.
• Aids in the coordination of participant program schedules to ensure the criminogenic needs of the participants are met.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required, and a minimum of four (4) years’ experience providing CBT experience to the criminal justice population OR Associate’s degree and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing CBT services to the criminal justice population.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence has proven to successfully reduce recidivism.
• Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Must be flexible, cooperative and empathetic to needs of staff and participants.
• Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.