Description
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to implement, coordinate, maintain and evaluate cognitive services for the Finney County Department of Corrections. Duties include establishing, coordinating, and co-facilitating cognitive classes. This position focuses on those offenders identified as needing specialized services, in accordance with current criteria established by the agency and KDOC standards. This position is responsible for providing recidivism/risk-reducing skills-building programs to clients under supervision with the Finney County Department of Corrections or an adult that has been touched by the court. This position is under direct supervision of the Director of the Department of Corrections and/or his/her designee.
Definition and Examples of Work
| 80% | Establish, coordinate, and facilitate cognitive programming and classes; complete all required documentation
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| 15% | Monitor the quality and fidelity of programs and classes
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| 5% | Complete other support functions as required.
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Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Bi-lingual preferred
- Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately so others can comprehend the information being conveyed.
- Ability to write clear and concise reports and chronological records.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local officials, employees, outside agencies and people from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds.
- Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software.
- Proficient skills in interviewing and obtaining information from people.
- Proficient skills in time management, planning, work organization, job coordination, and record keeping.
- Ability to accurately interpret policies.
- Ability to act as a liaison between service providers and clients.
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor when working with clients.
- Knowledge of the process of the judicial system.
- Knowledge of utilization of community resources.
- Knowledge of behavior including socially deviant behavior.
- Knowledge of techniques of supervision for clients.
Certification, License, Registration
- Cognitive programs certification upon hire
- SAP Facilitator training – obtained within 6 months of hire
- Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications
- Ability to obtain Defensive Driving certificate
- Valid driver’s license