JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum twice a week at 2 facilities; teach curriculum lessons and facilitate other program activities.
• Meet one on one with program participants to conduct a needs assessment and personalized plans.
• Assist in the creation of participant Personal Change Plans to develop coping skills, increase resources, and address criminogenic risk factors.
• Make appropriate linkages to community resources upon participant return to the community, including direct linkages to DCJ Case Management.
• Assess and report on client progress and participation at regular intervals, including post release follow-up.
• Track and update client information using database program.
• Generate monthly, quarterly reports and year-end reports to Department of Correction and DCJ management.
• Collaborate with the Delaware Department of Corrections regarding transition planning and progress, as needed.
• Accept and perform other work as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in human services/social work or other related field with licensure is required.
• Ability to work evening hours as required.
• Ability to motivate and establish therapeutic alliance with clients.
• Knowledge of, and demonstrated skills in, clinical counseling such as motivational interviewing and strengths-based case management, trauma-informed treatment, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy required. Experience providing group therapy or interventions is preferred.
• Significant knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the social forces and systems impacting them, and the resources available to them required. Lived experience navigating those systems strongly preferred.
• Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office; the ability to compose and send emails; draft case notes; use an internet-based database system; perform basic internet research; and use Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources.
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely.
• Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways.
• Must embrace teamwork, have a strong work ethic, and be a self-starter with a positive attitude, with a good sense of humor.
• Strong team building, organizing, writing, and other communication skills are essential.

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