OVERVIEW:
The Cognitive (COG) Specialist is assigned to facilitate client cognitive behavioral group sessions in a structured and curriculum-driven classroom setting, approximately 25 hours per week. The Cognitive Specialist is expected to relay all program data and client concerns directly to the Program Director. This position will be housed full time facilitating groups in a client location, either at Ohio State Prison or Trumbull Correctional Institute.
FACILITATION:
- Using established curriculum, facilitate all Cognitive-Based treatment groups within a high security correctional environment.
- Provide detailed reports to Program Director regarding any client participation issues or concerns, as well as any relevant client data that may be integral to their successful completion of the program
- Provide bi-monthly evaluation reports.
PROGRAM COORDINATION:
- Assess client risk and needs using the ORAS
- Distribute and collect all program assessments and report relevant data monthly to the Program Director
- To report to Program Director regarding client participation in groups and relay any concerns.
- Maintain any progress notes and documentation related to treatment of residents in group.
- To perform other activities as assigned by the Program Director.
- Attend all program meetings and trainings as well as any additional training assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree, no experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with two years’ experience in the field of Social Services.
- Knowledge of Criminal Justices system, behavioral process and integrated staff format expected.
- Demonstrated ability to manage group behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver quality instruction of standardized curriculum.
- Must possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented.
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that doesn’t preclude the employee from being covered by agency liability insurance.
- Maintain a record which does not preclude the employee from working with offenders as required by regulatory agencies.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office or related software.
- Must have 40 hours of training per year that pertains to job description.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prolonged periods of sitting in a classroom environment.
- Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
