Education & Employment Navigator — Reentry Programs

The GEO Group, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services, LLC. is seeking an Employment Education Coordinator to utilize computer labs and classes to provide education, resources, and referrals for advancement.

You will support the Education and Employment program at the Day Reporting Center and model evidence-based practices in all interactions. You will assess, plan, and assist with job placement, education, and vocational training, while guiding probationers through documentation and employer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent plus 1 year of Job Developer experience; or high school diploma plus 2 years of experience as Job Developer.
• Knowledge of current management techniques.
• Familiar with the correctional system and current policies.
• Ability to conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate small groups; interface with outside agencies.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports in English with correct grammar.
• Must react quickly and appropriately in emergencies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual education assessments and create treatment plans using the What Works system.
• Assist in forming plans to achieve occupational goals and refer probationers to employers, training and community resources.
• Provide counseling to help assess employability and skills.
• Provide information on job opportunities, requirements, training and rehabilitation resources.
• Offer employment services including résumé writing, mock interviews, time management, and workplace communication guidance.
• Assist probationers with assembling documents to legally work in California (e.g., ID, Social Security Card).
• Mentor probationers in discussing past convictions or parole status with employers.

Skills

Management techniques

Correctional system knowledge

Counseling

Report writing

Emergency response

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

High school diploma with experience as Job Developer

Job description

GEO Reentry Services, LLC. is seeking an Employment Education Coordinator to utilize computer labs and classes to provide education, resources, and referrals for advancement.

You will support the Education and Employment program at the Day Reporting Center and model evidence-based practices in all interactions. You will assess, plan, and assist with job placement, education, and vocational training, while guiding probationers through documentation and employer interactions.