ASSIST TO CLASSIFICATION

The GEO Group, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Group, Inc. seeks a detail-oriented resident classification assistant to support the Classification Coordinator in preparing reports and resident files, coordinating court appearances, and maintaining required records.

This role requires careful documentation and timely communication with residents, attorneys, and parole staff. The position involves monitoring resident behavior, scheduling legal appointments, and ensuring accurate records for parole, discharge, and post-release supervision

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred; four years’ experience may substitute.
• Valid, active driver’s license.
• Ability to work with computers and the department software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing resident classification reports and files.
• Assist residents with scheduled legal appointments and maintain required reports.
• Monitor resident behavior during walk-arounds.
• Schedule all resident court appearances.
• Investigate court detainers.
• Coordinate attorney, ISP and ombudsman visits.
• Maintain records for Electronic Monitoring departures and other resident movements.
• Prepare discharge summaries for Parole Officers.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Computer skills

Experience with inmate population

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

This position assists Classification Coordinator in the preparation of reports and new residents’ files. It assists residents with regularly scheduled legal appointments and in the maintenance of required reports and files. It also monitors “walk-around” resident behavior.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Schedules all resident court appearances.
• Investigates court detainers.
• Schedules parole hearings and distributes parole package(s) client.
• Reviews all classification and assessment files and parole dates for demographic data and various alerts regarding such as medical conditions and history of escapes.
• Coordinates children, attorneys, Intensive Supervision Program “ISP” and ombudsman visits.
• Assists in preparing resident classification files.
• Maintains inactive files.
• Liaison for residents with Paroles.
• Maintains records for Electronic Monitoring departures and all other departing residents.
• Prepares discharge summary for Parole Officers for all residents;
• Establishes violent offender lists.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services preferred and one (1) year experience working with inmate population in residential or correctional environment. Four (4) years’ experience may substitute for degree.
• Valid, active drivers’ license.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.