What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intervention Specialist position at DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION?
- DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION
- Full-Time
- No Exam Required
Job Description
DOC seeks to recruit Intervention Specialists assigned to the Counseling Services Unit. Under direction of the Director of Interventions and Special Populations, the Intervention Specialist will manage serious behavioral issues through meaningful behavioral and family interventions. They will assist with behavior modification programming to individuals in custody located in restrictive housing settings, general population, and other custody level designations. The individuals who will be serviced is inclusive of all genders, and both the adult and emergent adult (18-21) populations.
Additional typical duties for this position include but are not limited to:
- Daily interaction with individuals in custody for extended periods of time
- Implementation of rehabilitative and behavioral modification programs and services
- Conduct interviews with people in custody to gain knowledge of family history and support
- Coordinate and facilitate family interventions inside correctional facilities
- Conduct outreach to family members, community programs, and other stakeholders to support
- Coordinate and facilitate behavioral interventions with multidisciplinary team after serious acts
- Encourage individuals to have positive interactions, behaviors, attitudes, ethics and morals
- Prepare reports and document interactions, complete progress notes, and create behavioral contracts
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Work in a multidisciplinary team with uniformed correctional staff and providers to achieve
- Assist with deescalating conflicts and manage non-compliance with program rules
- Respond alongside uniformed correctional staff to manage incidents in designated housing areas
- Perform related duties as assigned.
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working directly with juveniles (ages10-18), emerging adults (18-21), or adults in a group, community, educational, or institutional setting is preferred. - Knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience working with justice involved populations. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of correctional staff. - Ability to exercise independent judgment, prepare written reports and documents. - Knowledge of human development and behavior, counseling techniques, behavior modification and intervention techniques. - Ability to mentor and provide positive interaction, guidance and leadership to people in custody. - Excellent writing, communication, inter-personal, analytical, research, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Category:Constituent Services & Community Programs
Salary : $60,889 - $70,022
