Intervention Specialist, AIC

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Intervention Specialist
Location: Bridgeport, CT
Hourly Rate: $22.10

Schedule: Mon/Wed 12p-8p; Tue/Thurs/ Fri 9a-5p

Are you passionate about helping others turn their lives around? At Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), we've been pioneering community-based services for over 50 years, working to empower individuals and families involved in the justice system. Our focus is on promoting responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being. Join us in this meaningful mission and be part of a trauma-informed organization that puts the safety, trust, and empowerment of both clients and staff at the forefront.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Intervention Specialist to join our team. The AIC, or Alternative in the Community program is a community based alternative to incarceration and provides multifaceted intervention services for offenders awaiting trial, or who are on probation or parole. The program uses Motivational Interviewing techniques and curricula-drive, evidence-based models designed to assess the needs of each client to reduce individual risk factors.

As an Intervention Specialist for our organization, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance to individuals in need of assistance. You will work closely with our team to develop and implement effective intervention strategies that will help our clients achieve their goals. Your main objective will be to provide a safe and supportive environment for our clients, while also promoting their independence and self-sufficiency

What You'll Do:

• This position will always be the lead for the domestic violence groups, but will also be assigned to additional interventions at any time.
• Attend monthly domestic violence group clinical supervision, provided by CSSD.
• After attending the Train the Trainer Domestic Violence Curriculum training, train co-workers and supervisors the Domestic Violence Curriculum.
• Actively participate in Service Team Meetings by presenting new client assessments, clients nearing completion of service, any clients with poor attendance or participation and presenting any new cycles that clients can be placed in. Provide and elicit peer support for client issues as needed.
• Secure urines from same sex clients and complete all required paper work and electronic documentation into CSI and CSSD data collection systems on the day the data is obtained.
• Monitor case load to ensure all urines and breathalyzes required are randomly requested and are secured.
• May be required to perform tasks carried out by the Case Manger as directed.
• Provide coverage of front desk duties as assigned.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and abide by the Agency's programs, policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree plus (1) year experience in domestic violence training and one year in experience in domestic violence group facilitation. Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one for one basis.

• Experience: Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with disabilities, seniors, and low-income families. One year experience in teaching, training and/or group facilitation preferred.
• Skills: Strong judgment, decision-making abilities, proficient time management, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tech: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using data systems.
• Commitment: Willingness to undergo required trainings and adhere to trauma-informed practices.

Why Work With Us?
We value our team members and provide comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities, including:

• Generous Time Off: 2 weeks of vacation in your first year (increasing to 3 weeks after 1 year), 7 days of sick time, and 4 floating holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans, plus FSA, short-term disability, accident insurance, hospital coverage, life insurance, and AD&D options.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a 100% company match up to 4%.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement after 1 year, plus ongoing training to help you grow.

About Us:
Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan, we opened the first state-contracted halfway house in New England which has grown to a continuum of approximately 60 programs and services in 11 states. For more than 60 years, CSI has built upon its successful foundation and expanded to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to join a team that believes in second chances and helping people build better futures.

Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.