Correctional Case Manager: Counseling & Reentry

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401k match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount

Reduced tuition

Disability insurance

EAP

401k

Pet insurance

Dental insurance

Paid training

FSA

Job summary

The GEO Group is seeking a dedicated counselor in a correctional setting. This role provides counseling to inmates/detainees, helps them adjust to facility life, and develops programs to meet individual needs. You will conduct interviews, orient new detainees, and support service access within the facility.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, with a preference for a related bachelor’s degree and 1 year of caseload experience. Some roles may favor certified correctional experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of caseload management experience in a correctional setting required.
• Certified law enforcement or correctional/detention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews newly admitted detainees.
• Conducts facility orientation for detainees about rules, services, and classification.
• Provides individual counseling on work, housing, and adjustment issues.
• Resolves day-to-day counseling problems and refers severe cases to professional staff.
• Assists detainees in obtaining needed services and represents them at classification meetings.
• Monitors custody, housing, and program assignments to ensure timely review.
• Conducts visits to detainees in special housing.
• Reviews detainee medical status to determine eligibility for work.

Skills

Counseling

Interviews

Caseload management

Education

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

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The GEO Group is seeking a dedicated counselor in a correctional setting. This role provides counseling to inmates/detainees, helps them adjust to facility life, and develops programs to meet individual needs. You will conduct interviews, orient new detainees, and support service access within the facility.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma, with a preference for a related bachelor’s degree and 1 year of caseload experience. Some roles may favor certified correctional experience.