Make a difference in a family's life!
VOA 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 psychoeducational 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
- 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.
Skills Required
- Masters Degree in a behavioral or social science program from an accredited college or university
- Minimum three years experience in counseling, case management or a similar field
- Clean NYS Drivers License
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Working knowledge of MS Office products
- COVID 19 Vaccination
- Experience working with people who have been incarcerated
- Experience facilitating Cognitive based Interventions
- Strong organizational skills
What We Do
Volunteers of America Upstate New York is a non-profit human services agency dedicated to helping individuals and families break the cycle of poverty and reach their full potential. The organization provides long-term solutions to homelessness, addiction, and incarceration through comprehensive programs, including safe housing and support services, childhood education, and reentry programs across Upstate New York to foster self-reliance and stability.
