Group Counselor- Racine
About ATTIC: ATTIC stands for "Alternatives to Traditional Incarceration of Citizens." We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing interventions that enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism. We operate residential and other correctional programs throughout Wisconsin that provide case management, counseling and treatment groups, vocational training and high-risk client monitoring and supervision.
About the role: This is a Part-Time direct service position, providing facilitation of cognitive interventions groups at the Racine Correctional Institution in Sturtevant. These groups will use the Thinking for a Change- curriculum. Collaboration with other staff, supervisors, and agents is vital and communication must be maintained. The person in this position must demonstrate professional conduct and respect for each client, maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Complete and maintain accurate records of progress, services provided, treatment plan, and other required information.
- Counsel clients in group sessions, using the approved curriculum.
- Evaluate client participation by monitoring behavior, attitude, and progress.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent observational skills and ability to perform job duties with limited supervision.
- Excellent organizational skills; detail minded.
- Knowledge of group dynamics, including group facilitation training.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to enforce rules and set discipline in a non-punitive fashion.
- Ability to make good judgments in routine and emergency situations.