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8 people are interested
CBT - Addiction relapse prevention instructor - county jail
ORGANIZATION: Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
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8 people are interested
Help inmates transition successfully back to society. They need help navigating housing, food, jobs and most importantly help with understanding how NOT to land back in jail again. Addiction counseling and relapse prevention (CBT skills) have been taught in the Boulder County jail for more than a decade. Join us once per week for a couple of hours to help in this vital program.
This program is an evidence-based curriculum with prepared course materials.
2 instructors are needed and can teach a variety of classes from DomesticViolence prevention to Anger Management or relapse prevention.
Characteristics of ideal candidates:
-Academic/professional experience with addiction counseling/CBT - CAC I or II -PLC, psychotherapy, psychology
-Compassionate - Realistic -Good boundaries -Non-judgmental -Focused on needs of the clients
One year commitment, teaching once per week, is required.
Background check and jail safety are also required. The classes are taught in either the morning or afternoon, and you're typically there for 2 hours or so which includes the time you're escorted into and out of the classrooms by deputies.
This is a crucial part of transition back into society and a valued volunteer position. This program works on evidence-based practices and is run by an amazing volunteer supervisor who cares deeply for her volunteers!
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About Boulder County Justice Services Volunteer Program
Location:
1777 6th Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302, US
Mission Statement
Vision Statement: Boulder County values and provides opportunities for active participation of its residents in voluntary partnerships that enhance and enrich government services and the quality of life in the community. Philosophy Statement: Boulder County government is a partnership between its residents and the individuals and departments that are charged with the responsibility of carrying out the functions of local government. To ensure that residents have opportunities for meaningful and effective engagement in local government operations, professional standards in volunteer management are accepted as the guidelines for best practices.
Description
We recruit and place volunteers and interns in a variety of volunteer positions for Community Justice Services and the District Attorney's (20th Judicial) office in Boulder County . Volunteers play a vital role in enhancing services to crime victims and juvenile and adult offenders. Our volunteer partners are essential in helping us maintain an open and responsive criminal justice system.
What Do Volunteers Do?
Provide support and information to crime victims and witnesses
Be a mentor to high-risk youth who need extra attention
Help people with consumer fraud complaints
Assist with research/data entry on incarceration rates and program outcomes
Teach ESL, HSE and life skills classes to incarcerated community members
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Boulder County Jail3200 Airport Rd.Boulder, CO 80301
DATE POSTED
November 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Pharmacology
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 2 to 2 1/2 hrs each week - 1year min. commitment
- No DUI, DWAI, MIP within last 5 years.