CASE MANAGER, PROGRESSION (CoC)

The GEO Group, Inc.; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; 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

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Case Manager for GEO Secured Services in Florida to provide comprehensive case management to inmates under contract. You will work with Continuum of Care, coordinate GEOtrack records, and support transition planning and rehabilitation programs.

You will train, meet inmates, address housing and program needs, prepare reports, and collaborate with staff to ensure safety and smooth operations. A background in criminal justice and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field desirable.
• Minimum two years of experience in a correctional setting.
• Understand Principles of Effective Intervention to reduce recidivism.
• Ability to work in a professional team and implement team strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication; learn facility rules and security procedures.
• Proficient with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Record case management notes using GEOtrack and track program needs.
• Develop caseload knowledge and address education, vocational and transition needs.
• Counsel inmates and help with rehabilitation program progress.
• Conduct regular meetings with inmates to support housing and program goals.
• Coordinate visiting and telephone lists and assist with unit management.
• Assist with other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

GEOtrack

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

GEOtrack

Computers/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 is responsible for providing case management services to inmates in accordance with the requirements of the contract and the principles of the GEO Continuum of Care. Key components of the GEO Continuum of Care include specialized staff training, enhanced GEOtrack case management, evidence‑based interventions, education and vocational programs, transition planning, and post release support. This position provides counseling services, assists the inmates over a year or more from release in adjusting to facility life and obtaining needed self‑help, therapeutic, cognitive behavioral, educational and/or vocational programs and to obtain needed services or changes in assignment.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates in appropriate training for designated responsibilities.
• Utilizes GEO’s proprietary electronic case management system “GEOtrack” to record case management notes, track inmate progress with programmatic needs and preliminary transition planning with Continuum of Care team.
• Develops detailed knowledge of those assigned to specific caseload. Ensures academic, vocational, evidence based programming, support services and preliminary transition needs are addressed through case management plan.
• Resolves daily inmate problems, complaints and concerns through general counseling.
• Conducts regularly scheduled meetings with inmates to provide assistance with rehabilitation program, work assignment, housing‑related challenges.
• Makes daily assigned unit visits to ensure informal contact with inmates and interaction with Correction Officers.
• May log and distribute legal and certified mail and coordinate inmate telephone sign‑up list.
• May serve as an active participant on the classification teaming committee meetings to determine assigned housing, in addition to appropriate work and rehabilitation programs.
• May serve on the discipline committee.
• Resolves day‑to‑day problems with counseling. Refers inmates with serious problems to professional counseling staff.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of inmate daily contacts as detailed in the agency program procedures.
• Coordinates approval/denial of inmate visiting and telephone lists.
• Assists with unit management activities as needed.
• Performs other related marginal duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field is desirable.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a correctional setting required.
• Possess or develop a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence demonstrates reduces recidivism
• Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Must be flexible, cooperative and empathetic to needs of staff and inmates.
• Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Secured Services