What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist, Waterbury Alternative in the Community (AIC) position at Community Partners in Action?
Job Title
Intervention Specialist, Waterbury Alternative in the Community (AIC)
COMPENSATION: $25.72/hour ($53,500 annual)
LOCATION: Waterbury, CT
Agency Description
One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving nearly 7,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.
CPA is guided by our **BEDI** (**B**elonging, **E**quity, **D**iversity, and **I**nclusion) culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at
https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/
Position Requirements
Bachelors degree plus 3 years of experience working with criminal justice population. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education. Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds; experience with individual and group facilitation and group dynamics; experience conducting client assessments helpful; experience working with both men and women preferred; bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred; must be computer literate; must possess strong verbal and written and interpersonal skills. Must have valid drivers license. Schedule includes two late days per week - Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum/manual.
Meets with clients individually to ensure understanding of content of services.
Performs case management functions as directed.
Demonstrates clear, accurate and concise written and verbal communication.
Able to recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change.
Conducts make-up sessions for clients.
Conducts booster sessions based on client needs.
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building.
Able to recognize anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting and demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives.
Monitors client behaviors and implements program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
Remains current on research and literature reviews with what works in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction.
Serves as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, and belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
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Intervention Specialist, Waterbury Alternative in the Community (AIC)
COMPENSATION: $25.72/hour ($53,500 annual)
LOCATION: Waterbury, CT
Agency Description
One of the oldest organizations of its kind in the country, Community Partners in Action (CPA) was founded nearly 150 years ago to champion criminal justice reform and advocate for preserving the dignity of those in and out of prison. Through our programs that include reentry and housing, youth initiatives, a nationally recognized Prison Arts Program, and holistic alternatives to incarceration, we provide a long-term impact that positively transforms individuals and society at large. Annually serving nearly 7,000 individuals throughout Connecticut, our work is possible due to partnerships with and support from individuals, government, private funders, organizations, and businesses.
CPA is guided by our **BEDI** (**B**elonging, **E**quity, **D**iversity, and **I**nclusion) culture. WE ARE COMMITTED to building and maintaining an inclusive, equitable workplace and COMPELLED to have a constructive impact on criminal justice reform in CT that ends racial inequities and ensures the humanity and dignity of those interacting with the system. Read more about our BEDI culture at
https://cpa-ct.org/our-bedi-journey/
Position Requirements
Bachelors degree plus 3 years of experience working with criminal justice population. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of education. Ability to interact with people of diverse backgrounds; experience with individual and group facilitation and group dynamics; experience conducting client assessments helpful; experience working with both men and women preferred; bi-lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred; must be computer literate; must possess strong verbal and written and interpersonal skills. Must have valid drivers license. Schedule includes two late days per week - Tuesday/Thursday 12:30 PM - 8:00 PM.
Essential Functions And Basic Duties
Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group training sessions with integrity and fidelity to curriculum/manual.
Meets with clients individually to ensure understanding of content of services.
Performs case management functions as directed.
Demonstrates clear, accurate and concise written and verbal communication.
Able to recognize and address client ambivalence and resistance and help clients maintain motivation to change.
Conducts make-up sessions for clients.
Conducts booster sessions based on client needs.
Knowledge of cognitive-behavioral approaches.
Predisposed to offer concrete problem solving and to engage clients in skill building.
Able to recognize anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting and demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives.
Monitors client behaviors and implements program behavior management system on a consistent basis.
Remains current on research and literature reviews with what works in changing offender behavior and recidivism reduction.
Serves as a role model to clients and staff modeling pro-social behaviors.
Promote a culture of respect, empathy, mutual support, and belonging and work to eliminate any unconscious bias or discrimination in our beliefs, rules and systems.
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Salary : $53,500
