CBIC Group Facilitator

Job Summary

The CBIC Group Facilitator works to facilitate daily CBT groups, while upholding the fidelity of the evidence-based program. The facilitator works with Probation and Court staff to serve the youth on their caseload. They make appropriate recommendations based on the identified, individualized needs, and information gathered regarding the youth while in the program. Group facilitators maintain weekly contacts with families and keep weekly reports regarding the youth in the program.

The CBIC group facilitator also ensure the youth adhere to court orders and probation guidelines.

Facilitates CBIC group using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach with assigned youth on a daily basis and adheres to the CBIC model of service delivery.

Participates in individual team meetings on a regular basis in order to address youth concerns.

Provides direct supervision/monitoring of youth, actively participates and provides training on an ongoing basis, participates in community services, and organizes pro-social activities and outings with youth on a regular basis.

Participates in consultation/supervision on an ongoing basis.

Transport CBIC youth in CBIC van on an as-needed basis.

Provides direct supervision/monitoring of youth at all times.

Maintains clear and concise documentation of treatment efforts that promote peer and supervisory review and feedback, and that demonstrate compliance with CBIC model.

Collaborates with all relevant systems and key participants within each system to ensure their buy-in and cooperation throughout CBIC treatment.

Participates in ongoing CBIC training, supervision, and consultation activities.

Complete ongoing assessment/screening of youth.

Participates in weekly team and individual meetings for case planning purposes.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Has no direct supervisory responsibility for staff members.

Standard office equipment and office technology such as copy machines, personal computers and telephones.

All court-related information regarding hearings, etc. that the employee may come in contact with by working in the facility.

Works in a general office and court setting with moderate noise levels. Has frequent contact with youth clients, who may be uncooperative.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, to speak clearly, and to hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must have working knowledge of adolescent growth and development, human behavior and family dynamics; extensive skills in interviewing, case assessment, CBT, group counseling/group dynamics, reviewing and summarizing relevant psychosocial information, and other pertinent data.

Demonstrate effective communications skills, both written and oral. Must be capable of facilitating CBT groups on a daily basis. Must successfully demonstrate skills in case management and the ability to prioritize work activities and complete assignments on a daily basis. Must be culturally competent and able to handle stressful and possibly volatile situations. Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license and insurance, a safe driving record with no major violations within the last five years, and have ready access to an automobile.

Must be computer literate.

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Behavioral/Social Sciences.

AND

Two (2) years of case management and/or direct experience working with youth required. Experience conducting group therapy is preferred. Master’s degree preferred.

Persons with a related Bachelor’s Degree and significant experience working with serious anti-social behavior in youth may also qualify at the discretion of the agency.

Knowledge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division…