Correctional Case Manager & Reentry Counselor

The GEO Group, Inc.; Pine Prairie (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; 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 qualified counselor to support inmates and detainees with adjustment to facility life, housing and services. The role emphasizes individual and group counseling and program development.

You will conduct orientations, monitor caseloads, coordinate services, and collaborate with staff to meet inmate needs while adhering to facility rules and safety requirements. This is a full-time role offering benefits including health coverage, retirement options, and paid time

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Interviews newly admitted detainees.
• Conducts facility orientation for newly assigned detainees explaining rules and regulations of the facility, available services and programs, and the disciplinary and classification process.
• Provides individual counseling to inmates/detainees on an informal basis regarding work and housing assignments, adjustment problems, and family problems.
• Resolves day-to-day problems with counseling. Refers detainees with serious problems to professional counseling staff.
• Provides assistance to the detainees in obtaining needed services. Serves as a representative for the detainee at classification committee meetings.
• Monitors detainee custody, housing, job and program assignments to ensure all cases are reviewed in a timely manner.
• Conducts visits to detainees assigned to caseload who are housed in special housing.
• Reviews detainee medical status to determine eligibility to work in volunteer job assignments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. is seeking a qualified counselor to support inmates and detainees with adjustment to facility life, housing and services. The role emphasizes individual and group counseling and program development.

You will conduct orientations, monitor caseloads, coordinate services, and collaborate with staff to meet inmate needs while adhering to facility rules and safety requirements. This is a full-time role offering benefits including health coverage, retirement options, and paid time