Intervention Specialist-AIC

Wheeler Clinic; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 62,573,000 - 84,676,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Life insurance

403(b) Plan

Education Reimbursement

Training & Development

Productivity incentive

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wheeler Clinic Intervention Specialist role provides evidence-based, curriculum-based services to adults in the criminal justice system. You’ll use motivational interviewing and CBT to support completion and reduce recidivism, reporting outcomes to court/probation/parole.

Full-time schedule with two evening shifts until 8pm. Wheeler Clinic offers comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, life/AD&D, 403(b), education reimbursement, training, and PTO with EAP.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required. Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within Wheeler Clinic program.
• Exhibits excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism) and openness to feedback.
• Proven ability to work on a team to meet program goals, effective verbal and written communication, personal and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group sessions per curriculum with fidelity.
• Engages clients using motivational interviewing to support behavior change.
• Conducts client intakes, assessments, and ISPs within established timeframes; provides case management.
• Monitors client behaviors and uses behavior management systems; holds clients accountable.
• Participates in QA activities (videotaping, trainings, data analysis) and maintains timely documentation.
• Provides program coverage as needed (evening shifts) and supports cross-team collaboration.
• Supervises tox testing with gender-specific collection as required.
• Continues to develop knowledge of diverse client groups and cultural understanding.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Behavioral change

Education

BA/BS degree

Job description

Wheeler's vision is that all people will have the opportunity to grow, change and live healthier, productive lives. Our mission is to provide equitable access to innovative care that improves health, recovery and growth at all stages of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Intervention Specialist facilitates evidence-based and research informed curriculum-based group and individual services to adults involved in the criminal justice system. Utilizes motivational interviewing and other strengths-based techniques to support program completion, increase client success and reduce recidivism. Reports client outcomes to court/probation/parole. Significant training and quality assurance offered.

Rate: $25.72

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree required. Approved exceptions may be made for demonstrated ability and/or exceptional performance within a CSSD funded or Wheeler Clinic program, as well as substitution of experience for education on a year for year basis.

Displays excellent work habits (attendance, promptness, timeliness, professionalism), is open to feedback, and makes good use of time. Proven ability to work on a team to ensure program goals are met, communicates effectively verbally and in writing, and is committed to personal and program growth.

SCHEDULE

Full time

Requires two evening shifts until 8pm

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Wheeler, we're committed to not only supporting your career growth but also ensuring your well-being and security. Here's how we invest in you:

Nurture Your Health:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription insurance through Centivo
• Comprehensive dental and vision insurance through Cigna
• Access to wellness programs to support your physical and mental health

Secure Your Future:

• Enjoy peace of mind with company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 403(b) Plan, with contributions from the company
• Pursue your educational goals with our Education Reimbursement Program
• Access training and development opportunities
• Receive a productivity incentive to recognize your hard work and dedication

Maintain Work-Life Harmony:

• Recharge with generous paid time off, including:
  • 15 vacation days per year to explore and recharge
  • 8 sick days per year for your well-being
  • 2 personal days per year for your personal needs
  • 2 floating holidays per year to celebrate what matters to you
  • 9 paid company holidays to spend with loved ones
• Access free and confidential counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares, plans, and facilitates individual and group sessions, including booster sessions, with integrity and fidelity to curriculum in a solution-oriented manner.

Engages clients and addresses anti-social thinking, feeling, and acting. Demonstrates and reinforces concrete alternatives and problem-solving skills.

Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to engage clients and their natural supports in AIC programming. Uses cognitive-behavioral approaches to behavior change.

Conducts client intakes, assessments, and Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) within established timeframes. Provides individual case management sessions and community linkages, and develops Transition Plans.

Monitors client behaviors and uses behavior management systems. Holds clients accountable and addresses ambivalence and resistance while helping clients maintain motivation to change. Addresses basic needs to support recovery and pro-social behavior change.

Actively participates in quality assurance activities including videotaping sessions and meeting with a quality assurance coach, attending trainings, data report analysis and review, etc.

Maintains accurate and timely documentation of group and collateral activities in agency and funder data systems.

Participates in efforts to meet and maintain performance-based measures set by agency and CSSD.

Participates in client-centered, strengths-based presentations/discussions in staff meetings.

Prepares reports that are accurate and timely, and updates referral sources on client activities on a regular basis.

Models pro-social behaviors and serves as a role model to clients and staff.

Operates as part of a team by providing program coverage for client services (including urinalysis) outside of normal work schedule, typical job function or primary work site, as requested (e.g., additional evening shifts may be required to ensure operational coverage).

Supervises toxicology testing. Supervised urine specimens shall only be collected from a client by a staff member of the same gender.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

Wheeler Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.