Milwaukee County Cognitive Behavioral Programming Specialist

The CBP Facilitator is a specialized, dynamic role within the Early Interventions Unit, Ancillary Team. The CBP Facilitator is responsible for effectively facilitating various groups such as Thinking for a Change (T4C) and Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT). Facilitators not only go through the curriculum and material with the participants of the group, but they work with each participant to develop coping, problem solving, and social skills that will in turn help guide them to success in their program, and in their future. The goal of the Evidence Based Curriculums is to lower the likelihood of the participant returning to the system in the future. The CBP Specialist will facilitate multiple groups each day in various locations near downtown Milwaukee. Facilitators will adhere to best practices and program fidelity, and provide accurate and timely records. Competencies Knowledge of effective evidence-based practices with Criminal Justice involved populationsAbility to deliver curriculum including group management and public speaking rolesEffective oral and written communicationAbility to demonstrate effective interpersonal and problem-solving skillsInteract effectively and sensitively with individuals from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds and LGBTQIA+ identitiesExercise good judgementStrong organizational skills and willingness to be flexibleProficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel and web enabled databases Requirements Bachelor’s degree required.Study in the criminal justice or social service field preferredAscribe to & champion The Difference Principles