CASE MANAGER, DRC

The GEO Group, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. is a global leader in evidenced-based rehabilitation and provides turnkey corrections and community reentry services worldwide.

This role manages a caseload of participant cases, applying What Works principles and documenting outcomes in the company database, while coordinating with agencies to ensure compliance and successful reintegration. The position emphasizes delivering cognitive behavioral therapy and life skills programs, with duties spanning assessments, planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Criminal Justice is preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Familiar with community corrections systems and practices.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong report writing and numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages a caseload using evidence-based practices and documents progress.
• Conducts orientation and explains program rules and participant responsibilities.
• Monitors compliance and intervenes as needed.
• Represents the company in contacts with public officials.
• Facilitates CBT and life skills programs weekly.
• Develops discharge and aftercare plans.
• Maintains progress notes and coordinates with agencies.

Skills

English reports

Spanish bilingual preferred

What Works CBT familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Criminal Justice

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

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 manages a caseload of participant cases by administering the policies and procedures of the program as directed by the contracting agency and the Program Manager. Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with participants and other staff members. This position reports on program operations to ensure that all requirements of the criminal justice system are met.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages a participant caseload using principles of the “What Works” system. Conducts risk/need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned participant. Meets regularly with participants and documents participants’ progress or regress in Company database.
• Conducts orientation meetings with new participants to explain program rules and regulations. Verbally explains the participant contract in detail to ensure that the participant understands his/her responsibilities. Installs electronic monitoring equipment on new participants when necessary.
• Sets participant schedules and specifies all approved activities based on sentencing information. Approves temporary schedule changes for approved activities.
• Collects participant fees on an on-going basis when required. Notifies the Program Manager of delinquent fees.
• Monitors participant compliance with alcohol and/or drug counseling when required.
• Reports all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and relays technical problems to the Program Manager for resolution.
• May review daily summaries each morning and forward reports to the appropriate agency as required.
• Reports on the status of program operations regularly to ensure all necessary documentation is prepared for court review.
• Represents the company in contacts with elected officials and other public figures in the criminal justice system.
• Facilitate evidence-based CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) programs and other life skills programs to participants groups each week. Documents participants’ attendance, participation and progress in Company database.
• Conducts group and individual meetings utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
• Works with participants to develop and implement a rehabilitive plan
• May testify in court regarding participants’ compliance with court orders.
• May screen participants at jail for entry into the program.
• Provide face-to-face services to the DRC participants
• Develop CMPs for participants
• Develop and monitor the participant’s progress relative to their CMP through all phrases of the program.
• Make appropriate referrals to outside agencies as necessary.
• Maintain progress notes in participant files.
• Keep the Agency apprised of participant’s progress.
• Develop discharge and aftercare plans.
• May be required to learn and develop proficiency in Client Services Specialist’s duties, including opening and closing the office, and performing participant intakes, check-ins, breath analysis and drug screens, to provide backup when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Criminal Justice discipline or equivalent, highly preferred.
• Familiar with community corrections systems and current community corrections practices.
• Familiar with community work force needs, public and private agencies and employment services.
• Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct grammar.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
• Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.