Correctional Case Manager - Counseling & Reentry

The GEO Group, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; 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 correctional counselor to develop and implement programs meeting the needs of inmates and detainees, including individual and group counseling.

The role focuses on counseling, housing, and program assignment oversight within a facility. Applicants should have a high school diploma as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and at least one year of caseload management in a correctional setting, with 21+ years of age.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field is preferred.
• One year in caseload management of offenders in a correctional setting or equivalent experience required.
• Certified law enforcement officer experience or correctional/detention experience preferred.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caseload management

Counseling skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a correctional counselor to develop and implement programs meeting the needs of inmates and detainees, including individual and group counseling.

The role focuses on counseling, housing, and program assignment oversight within a facility. Applicants should have a high school diploma as a minimum, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and at least one year of caseload management in a correctional setting, with 21+ years of age.