Group Facilitator - Remote for Greater Bridgeport, CT area

Community Resources For Justice, Inc.; Bridgeport (CT); A distancia; USD 41.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Community Resources For Justice, Inc. is seeking a Group Facilitator for remote work serving the Greater Bridgeport, CT area. This role involves facilitating domestic violence programs with court/probation referrals and maintaining accurate client records, while collaborating with other treatment providers.

Evening/weekend hours may be required as contracts dictate. Master’s degree holders start at $30/hour.

Descripción del empleo

Group Facilitator - Remote for Greater Bridgeport, CT area

Community Resources For Justice, Inc. Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

About this position

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

About CRJ: Our Mission, Your Opportunity

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities through direct service, advocacy, and innovation. We operate across four core service lines:

• Community Strategies (CS): Supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live independently and thrive in their communities. Providing a range of top-quality residential and non-residential programs for men and women with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Our programs offer individual and group treatment and are geared toward promoting independence and improving life skills. Clients also receive support with job development, on-the-job coaching, and educational opportunities.
• Reentry Services (RS): Supporting people leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions. We firmly believe that change is possible and attainable for all that we serve. With a strict focus on outcomes, the Reentry Services Division is committed to delivering contemporary and evidence-based services to the individuals in our care. Through delivering innovative programming and collaborating with community agencies, we provide hope and support to our clients as they make safe and successful transitions into their communities.
• Crime & Justice Institute (CJI): Driving bold, transformative improvements in adult and youth justice systems by working with local, state, and national criminal justice organizations to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. The CJI team brings decades of experience developing evidence-based, data-driven policies, managing complex processes with diverse stakeholders, and driving systems-level organizational change. Our energetic staff and network of consultants come from a variety of backgrounds.
• Family Reentry (FRE): At Family Reentry, we address the often-intertwining problems of behavioral health, domestic violence, reentry, recidivism, and risks to youth by offering evidence-based interventions to provide support and effect positive change. We offer a holistic approach by working to connect clients to basic needs and offering support to create change and increase stronger coping and life skills.

Benefits

• CRJ offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, life and disability insurance, and a retirement plan with a company match. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, an employee assistance program, training and professional development opportunities, and voluntary benefit options.

CRJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and encourage candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to apply.

Location

Connecticut & Remote. This is a remote position, but ideal candidates will live local to Bridgeport, CT in case in person coverage is needed.

Schedule

Monday & Wednesday 5:30PM-7:30PM

Salary

The starting rate for this position is $30/hour for those with a master's Degrees.

30 - 41 USD per hour(US)

About the role

Provide group facilitation for domestic violence programs for court/probation referrals. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the clients’ progress, services provided, and other required information. Work collaboratively with other treatment providers and other staff/programs. Attend clinical supervision and trainings as necessary per program requirements and contractual obligations.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, CACD, or a closely related field; or be working towards a degree (Master’s preferred).
• Bachelors level applicants must possess a minimum of three years of experience working in the field of domestic violence.
• Masters level applicants must possess a minimum of one year experience in the field of domestic violence.
• Group leadership/facilitation experience and ability to collaborate with co-facilitator and other staff and personnel are required.
• Knowledge of CT criminal justice system and its clientele as well as area programs and resources, and working relationships with area providers are all desirable.
• Strong written and verbal skills in English. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
• Reasoning Ability-Very High. Must be able to employ clinical skills and interact professionally with other staff and service providers to fulfill non-therapeutic responsibilities as well.
• Must know Word, Excel, Outlook, and have database experience.

What You'll Do

• Provide group facilitation for domestic violence programs for court/probation referrals.
• Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the clients’ progress, services provided, and other required information.
• Work collaboratively with other treatment providers and other staff/programs.
• Attend clinical supervision and trainings as necessary per program requirements and contractual obligations.
• Hours encompass Clinical as well as administrative responsibilities.
• Some evening or weekend hours will be required.
• Requires Clinical supervision which will be provided by CRJ/FRE and state appointed supervisor.
• Clinical work load may vary with number of court referrals and funding availability