Treatment Specialist Job Lockhart area,Texas USA,Social Work

Job Description

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8-hour shifts

Benefit package includes:

Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Employee assistance program
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Civic duty and military leave

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gregory S. Coleman Programs Unit in Lockhart, Texas, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Essential Functions:

Provides didactic sessions according to designated curricula within the program. Presents Dwi education and life skills classes to assist offenders with basic education on these topics.

Guides and assists offenders in complying with facility rules and regulations. Supervises offender work functions in accordance with program policies such as morning wake up routines according to established schedules.

Monitors offender behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff. Notifies appropriate personnel of offenders failing to comply with policies and procedures.

Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.

Maintain accountability of staff, offenders, and property; adhere to safety practices.

Adheres to the core functions within practicum guidelines of Department of State Health Services LCDC-I licensure and Texas Certification Board of Addictions Professionals CCJP-A certification.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent (GED) required.
Proof of submittal of application for Counselor Intern (CI) or Certified Criminal Justice Professional Applicant Status (CCJP-A).
Associate's degree in the field of psychology, sociology, counseling, social work, criminal justice, or education is preferred; related experience is a plus.
Within 90 days of employment, must have a letter of registration as a Cl from the Texas Department of State Health Services or current certification as a CCJP-A as approved by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals.
Valid driver's license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete a TDCJ approved Correctional Awareness Training (CAT), annual in-service training requirements, and annual background check.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.

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