CASE MANAGER

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; 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 Corrections & Detentions in Newark, NJ is seeking a Counselor to develop and implement programs for inmates and detainees, including individual and group counseling. The role focuses on assessing needs, conducting orientations, and coordinating services within the facility.

Responsibilities include interviewing new inmates, providing counseling, and monitoring housing and program assignments to ensure timely reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Interview newly admitted inmates/detainees.
• Conduct facility orientation for new inmates/detainees explaining rules and services.
• Provide individual counseling on work, housing, and family issues.
• Resolve day-to-day counseling problems and refer serious cases to professional staff.
• Monitor custody, housing, and program assignments for timely reviews.
• Conduct visits to inmates/detainees on caseload in special housing.
• Review inmate/detainee medical status to determine eligibility for work volunteer jobs.

Skills

Caseload management

Teamwork oriented

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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

Your main tasks:

Your main goal is to develop and implement programs to meet the individual needs of inmates and detainees (including individual and group counseling).

• Interview newly admitted inmates/detainees.
• Conduct facility orientation for new inmates/detainees explaining the facility's rules and regulations, available services and programs, and disciplinary and classification process.
• Provide individual counseling on an informal basis regarding work and housing assignments, adjustment difficulties, and family issues.
• Resolve day-to-day problems with counseling (referring inmates or detainees with serious problems to professional counseling staff).
• Monitor inmate/detainee custody, housing, job, and program assignments to ensure all cases are reviewed in a timely manner.
• Conduct visits to inmates/detainees assigned to caseload who are in special housing.
• Review inmate/detainee medical status to determine eligibility to work volunteer jobs.

Qualifications

Competencies Required:

If you have a natural ability for working in a team with a wide variety of members and you're truly driven by the joy of seeing people thrive, you are in the right place. Apply if you have:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field is preferred.
• One (1) year in caseload management of offenders in a correctional setting required or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience required.
• Certified law enforcement officer experience or correctional/detention experience preferred.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

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