Cognitive Skills Specialist

Oriana House, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem PPO or High Deductible Plan

Group term-life insurance

Long-term disability

Vacation hours 80 per year

Personal-sick hours 80 per year

Holidays eight paid

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

403(b) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Oriana House, Inc. seeks a program facilitator to implement cognitive behavioral programming for clients in a correctional setting.

The role involves leading groups, maintaining curriculum integrity, and documenting client progress with accuracy and care. Candidates should hold an Associate's degree in Behavioral Science, have knowledge of Cognitive Theory and Social Learning Theory, and be able to coordinate with caseworkers and external agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science required or related field.
• Working knowledge of Cognitive Theory and Social Learning Theory preferred.
• Prior experience in corrections or related field preferred.
• Must have cognitive skills to learn, remember, focus, categorize and integrate information for decision making and problem solving.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license, reliable transportation, and a driving record acceptable for agency liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Direct implementation of cognitive behavioral programming for clients.
• Conduct cognitive skills programming as scheduled.
• Run groups of eight to twelve clients.
• Maintain program curriculum integrity and documentation of progress.
• Prepare and maintain accurate client records and progress notes.
• Educate clients on cognitive errors related to criminal lifestyle and counteract destructive thinking patterns.
• Coordinate services with Caseworkers and other agencies and ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Cognitive Theory knowledge

Social Learning Theory knowledge

Stress management

Decision making

Education

Associate's degree in Behavioral Science

Job description

Description

Pay: Starting at $18.00/hr

Associate's: $18.00/hr, Bachelor's: $19.00/hr, Master's: $20.50/hr)

(Pay Range: $18.00/hr - $28.70 Based on Education/Experience)

LOCATION: CCTC

RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for the direct implementation of cognitive behavioral programming for clients.

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Learns new tasks, remembers processes, maintains focus, completes tasks independently, makes timely decisions in the contexts of workflows, and is able to complete tasks that have a speed and/or productivity quota.
• Conducts cognitive skills programming as scheduled.
• Runs groups of eight to twelve clients.
• Adheres to program integrity of curriculum being taught.
• Reviews all available information about clients and their program requirements.
• Initiates/completes required statistical reports in an accurate manner and submits them to supervisor.
• Evaluates clients' overall progress and goal achievement and communicates the status to clients on a regular basis as required by the program.
• Prepares and maintains accurate, organized, and updated individual files and records individual progress notes and outside correspondence according to Agency specifications.
• Provides clients with education about the cognitive errors that support a criminal lifestyle.
• Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately. Meets deadlines established by supervisor.
• Educates and assists clients in utilizing cognitive behavioral techniques to counter act the use of destructive thinking patterns in accordance with cognitive behavioral strategies.
• Coordinates services with Caseworkers, other staff, and other agencies in the community and maintains accurate documentation of same.
• Educates/trains current employees (formal and documented training) within the Agency about pertinent cognitive skills information, etc.
• Ensures clients have schedules and are notified to attend their programming or informs the appropriate staff of missing client schedules.
• Travels to different work sites if needed or directed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in Behavioral Science or related field required. Working knowledge of Cognitive Theory and Social Learning Theory preferred. Prior experience in corrections or related field preferred. Must have the cognitive skills needed to complete tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for decision making, problem solving, and comprehending. Has the ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies. Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license, reliable transportation, and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance, if required by facility supervisor. Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.

ANTHEM PPO or High Deductible Plan plus CVS prescription coverage
GROUP TERM-LIFE INSURANCE POLICY equal to one time annual salary
LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
VACATION HOURS - 80 hours (10 days) per year.
PERSONAL-SICK HOURS - 80 hours (10 days) per year.
HOSPITAL HOURS - 96 hours (12 days) per year.
HOLIDAYS - eight paid holidays
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (must be employed for six months).
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
RETIREMENT PLAN 403(b)
DENTAL PLAN (Employee paid)
VISION PLAN (Employee paid)
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA)
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) for high deductible plan
Pubic Loan Forgiveness Program
Wellness Program

Oriana House, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship.

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