Identify responsivity issues and interact with participants and agency personnel individually and in a group setting.

Establish and maintain treatment programming schedule for groups based on gender and risk levels and modify if necessary.

Facilitate cognitive behavioral programming, educational programming and life skills programming such as, financial management, employment skills and health education.

Work closely with program personnel and regularly report participant progress.

Collect data and submit as required.

Willingness to work non-traditional hours and ability to change schedule to meet on-going needs of participants.

Continuously review latest evidence based practices research and seek new, innovative ways to deliver programming.

Maintain current knowledge of community based corrections by reading professional publications and periodically attending trainings, seminars and/or conferences.

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice, social service, education or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications/training within time specified by department, including first responder/CPR, response to resistance, verbal de-escalation, and disease control.

Ability to effectively manage a classroom setting.

Strong knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices in community corrections.

Ability to maintain flexible work hours and to work under changing priorities.

Ability to work with staff and participants of diverse backgrounds.

Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Working knowledge of and ability to follow personnel policies and work rules of the employer/department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions from supervisor, and appropriately respond to constructive criticism.

Ability to properly use various department equipment, including computer, printer, copier, fax machine.

Ability to provide public access to or maintain confidentiality of department information/records according to state requirements.

Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license and demonstrate a safe driving record.

As a result of the duties associated with this job, there is the potential of becoming exposed to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious diseases. To safeguard employees and eliminate the liability placed on Hamilton County, employees working in this position shall begin the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination and subsequent training within 10 days of their initial job assignment per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(2)(i). The initial and two subsequent vaccinations shall be administered by the Hamilton County Health Department and free of charge to the employee. If the employee has previously received the three shot Hepatitis B vaccination, official documentation must be provided to the supervisor identifying the dates in which each shot was appropriately administered. A Temporary Medical Declination may be made for a period of up to six months. A Declination form must be completed, outlining the medical reasons for the temporary declination and forwarded to the Safety & Risk Manager. Employees temporarily declining the vaccine are prohibited from performing any duties in which they may be exposed to a blood borne pathogen or other potentially infectious disease until they are able to begin/continue the series of vaccinations. Failure to comply will result in termination of employment.

II. DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

Incumbent's duties are somewhat restricted in scope, but are of substantial intricacy, involving several variables and considerations. Incumbent operates according to department policies and procedures, exercising independent judgment in interpreting precedent, assessing program participants, and adapting procedures to fit specific situations.

III. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent applies standardized practices to individual cases, referring unusual/unprecedented situations to supervisor as required. Incumbent receives indirect or occasional supervision, with work primarily reviewed for compliance with department policies and legal requirements.

IV. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent communication with co-workers, other County departments, program participants and their families, social service providers, and employers, for purposes of exchanging information, explaining policies and procedures, and providing supervision and counseling.

Incumbent reports directly to Director of Administration.

V. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in an office environment, in a correctional facility, at job and activity sites, and driving a vehicle, involving sitting and walking at will, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing under 25 pounds, speaking clearly, keyboarding, hearing communication, depth and color perception, close and far vision, handling/grasping/fingering objects, and exposure to potentially violent/hostile program participants.

Incumbent regularly works varying hours, occasionally works extended hours and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight.