ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER, DRC

The GEO Group

Pleasantville (NJ)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) Matching

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discount

Tuition reduction

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking an experienced administrator to oversee program operations in our GEO Reentry Services LLC unit. You will supervise Case Managers, ensure accurate record keeping, and coordinate invoices and reporting to support evidence-based rehabilitation services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field with 2 years of experience; MSW or LCSW is preferred. This role emphasizes HR support, program planning, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field with two years experience.
Baccalaureate in Social Work or MSW preferred.
Ability to tailor program services to participant's stage of dependence, change, or recovery.

Responsibilities

Supervise Case Managers and coordinate program activities.
Manage clerical, records, data entry, and file maintenance tasks.
Monitor participant progression and document interventions.
Oversee HR duties and maintain personnel files.
Coordinate invoices, required reports, and contract services.

Skills

Case management

CBT knowledge

Office software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

MSW preferred / LCSW

Tools

Computers and software

Job description

Benefits Information

Now Hiring with $2,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in quarterly installments

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 is responsible for assisting in the overall administration of the program including the planning, directing, and coordinating of all program activities. This position also assists with selecting and training staff, monitoring program effectiveness, coordinating invoices, submittingrequired reports and managing required contract services. Finally, this position will oversee all Community Resource Center operations in the absence of the Program Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direct supervision of the work activities and assignments of Case Managers.
Ensures that all clerical, record keeping, data collection, data entry, file maintenance and storage, supply inventory maintenance and ordering, and business machine maintenance and repairs are accomplished as required.
Monitors the progress of program participants, suggests intervention techniques to Case Managers, communicates with representatives of the agency responsible for supervision, and informs participants when corrective measures are necessary.
Governs casework documentation and ensures participants are receiving the service identified in their Individualized Treatment Plans.
Helps provide supervision, direction, and oversight of Community Resource Center staff in the performance of data collection, billing, account reconciliations, reimbursements, and expense reports.
Tracks and reports employee hours, leave, and benefit time for payroll purposes.
Assists the Program Manager in all HR duties and functions. Maintain personnel files, as required by Company policies and procedures, and enter employee data into the Company’s systems of records.
Develops schedules, contingency plans, policies, and procedures related to office operations and HR with the approval of the Program Manager to ensure all operations and HR needs are met in an efficient, cost-effective, timely, and successful manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, or related field and two (2) years of experience working with a criminal justice population. Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work, a master’s degree in Social Work or certification as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred.
Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis or possess six (6) cumulative years of full-time administrative experience with a criminal justice population.
Understanding of a variety of models including cognitive behavioral therapy, theories of addiction and dynamics related to substance use and other criminogenic risk factors.
Ability to recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
Knowledge and the ability to comply with program documentation requirements, applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Ability to provide services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the participant.
Ability to tailor program services to the Participant's stage of dependence, change, or recovery.
Ability to appropriately use strategies from accepted and culturally appropriate models with participants with substance use and other criminogenic risk factors.
Ability to establish rapport with participants, including management of crisis and determination of need for additional professional assistance.
Possession of the case management skills necessary to implement the case plan, ability to consult as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and assess ongoing treatment planning efficacy.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software.