Part Time Programs Facilitator

Essential Functions

• Facilitates evidence-based cognitive behavioral classes and ensures the content of the program curriculum is delivered in its intended format and the participants understand and relate to the required material.
  • Prepares necessary lesson plans, materials, supplies and instructional hardware to facilitate the program and recommends additional materials needed.
  • Prepares the classroom environment or E-Learning platform to meet unique circumstances of participants, ensures cleanliness of the facilities, inventories necessary program materials, and notifies appropriate staff of materials needed or any equipment malfunctions.
  • Facilitates assigned program orientations, as required, for incoming participants and reviews program rules, requirements, and associated costs with each participant.
  • Recommends in-person and/or virtual programming methods to address participant problems, including providing occupational and education information and interacts virtually and/or on-site with participants to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals and planning courses of action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational adjustments.
  • Utilizes program eligibility requirements, other relevant information, and recommendations for accommodations to appropriately assign CBT Classes and E-Learning materials to program participants.
  • Conducts small and large group virtual training and monitoring with up to 100 participants, utilizing electronic tablets and other technology, as assigned.
    • Affirms the seamless operation of necessary facilitator and participant technology associated with any assigned E-Learning platforms and works closely with the Finance and Business Manager to troubleshoot any software, hardware, internet access, or other technology issues that may arise as part of this assignment.
    • Administers administrative paperwork including but not limited to, documenting attendance and participation levels of participants in the required database and completing dispatch and discharge paperwork.
    • Prepares reports and alerts staff of problems with participants and forwards status paperwork to the referring agency and/or case manager if participant is discharged from the program.
    • Prepares and forwards status reports to request revocation paperwork to be filed with the Courts for all participants referred directly to Allen County Community Corrections (ACCC).
    • Observes and documents participant progress and forwards monthly report to referral sources and case managers, as needed.
    • Participates in staff meetings to determine appropriate responses to participant questions and concerns, share proposed changes in delivery or curriculum, discuss participant behavior, discuss classroom and E-Learning management strategies, and share insights on participant progress with other staff members.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned, including overtime as required.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of various theoretical approaches to adult education including cognitive, behavioral, and cognitive motivational theories.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system operations.
• Strong management, organizational, leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office, ViaPath, E-learning program platforms, and any other job-related software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use electronic tablets and other personal computing devices, overhead projectors, DVD players, teleconferencing equipment, and other technology.
• Knowledge of evidence-based principles and practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field required.
• One year of experience in classroom facilitation and/or teaching preferred.
• Ability to be certified in Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) Instrument Training/Application.
• Ability to be certified in Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
• Ability to be certified as an instructor for various E-Learning Platforms.
• Ability to be certified in the facilitation of various CBT curricula.
• Ability to be certified as an MRT facilitator.
• Valid Driver’s License.