Facilitator

Make a difference in a family's life!

Volunteers of America Upstate New York's continuum of residential programs offer homeless & low-income individuals and families safe housing and support services. We provide long-term solutions to the problems of homelessness, addiction, incarceration, and poverty by helping the people we serve overcome obstacles and develop healthier, more self-sufficient lives.

CBI Facilitator - Rochester, NY

Full Time; M-F days

SUMMARY

The CBI Facilitator is responsible for helping incarcerated individuals reduce their risk of recidivism by providing evidenced-based group and individual interventions, including MRT and Interactive Journaling, in correctional facilities, including the Monroe Correctional Facility.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess participant referrals for program eligibility and risk of recidivism
Conduct intake for eligible referrals
Facilitate individualized psycho educational trainings
Facilitate Cognitive Based Intervention groups using the Moral Reconation Therapy and Interactive Journaling models in a correctional setting
Facilitate one-on-one Cogitative Based Interventions using the Interactive Journaling model
Facilitate Step by Step life skill workshops for women 2-4 times a week
Develop and adapt Step by Step curriculum as needed
Promote program offerings to inmates and correctional facility staff
Maintain strong partnership with correctional facility staff
Develop effective, supportive relationships with program participants
Maintain detailed case notes and records and ensure that all VOAUPNY and contract obligations are met
Maintain records and properly document all group activities
Complete reports
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in a behavioral or social science program from an accredited college or university, required
Minimum three years experience in counseling, case management or a similar field
Experience working with people who have been incarcerated, preferred
Experience facilitating Cognitive based Interventions, preferred
Ability to pass federal background check
Clean NYS Drivers License
Availability to work evenings and weekends as required
Strong organizational skills.
Working knowledge of MS Office products
COVID 19 Vaccination

VOA provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including:

Competitive Pay
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life & LTD Insurance
403(b), & more!

Volunteers of America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.