Detainee Programs Specialist & Education Liaison

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Programs Specialist to provide administrative and program coordination for detainee services, including counseling, education, religious, and other support. You will assist with program evaluation, reporting, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure compliant programming.

The role requires coordinating with partners, maintaining documentation, and referring detainees to internal programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years' experience in social services or related field required.
• Prior experience working with a detainee population is highly desirable.
• Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Summary: The Programs Specialist is responsible for providing administrative and program coordination for detainee services to include counseling, education, religious, and/or other services.
• Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with evaluating and preparing detailed performance reports for compliance in correctional program areas.
• Evaluates programs for detainee population and coordinates programming with correctional program partners.
• Partners with Security to evaluate detainee idleness and coordinates program implementation.
• Provides information and referrals on internal programs and procedures (religious and educational programs, medical/mental health care).
• Assists with identifying service gaps within correctional programs and provides recommendations to enhance or improve facility programming.
• Maintains complete documentation of detainees in programs; submits status reports to Programs Manager.
• May assist with coordinating volunteer background checks and ensuring security compliance.
• Interacts with recreational staff to develop additional programs.

Skills

Organization

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a Programs Specialist to provide administrative and program coordination for detainee services, including counseling, education, religious, and other support. You will assist with program evaluation, reporting, and collaboration with correctional staff to ensure compliant programming.

The role requires coordinating with partners, maintaining documentation, and referring detainees to internal programs.