EMPLOYMENT and EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR

GEO Reentry Services, LLC; North Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services, LLC in New Jersey seeks a dedicated Reentry Counselor to conduct employment training, GED preparation, and job development for clients needing reentry support.

You will perform assessments, develop individualized plans, coordinate with local agencies, and document progress to help clients access education and employment opportunities. This role emphasizes evidence-based practice and collaboration with staff to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in an employment-related field, human services or related area.
• 2 years of experience locating jobs for the public or a specific population; 1 year in job search and retention methods.
• Experience with local labor market data preferred.
• Strong communication with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Proven networking and organization skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employment assessments and create individual employment plans.
• Deliver ongoing job preparation, retention and life skills classes.
• Coordinate with state and private employment agencies and schools.
• Arrange client placements in vocational training and monitor attendance.
• Maintain case notes in the company database and provide referrals as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Organization

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Benefits

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Overview

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state‑of‑the‑art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence‑based rehabilitation to the post‑release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost‑effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.

Summary

Conducts and oversees Re‑Entry Center employment training and job development programs as well as General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation for all Re‑Entry clients in need of those services. Learns, uses and models principles of the "What Works" system through evidence‑based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.

Responsibilities

• Conduct employment assessments and create individual employment plans for each assigned client using principles of the "What Works" system and documents clients' progress in the Company database.
• Conduct on‑going job preparation, job retention and life skills classes.
• Establish and oversee job preparation and computer skills training resources and provide appropriate referrals for clients.
• Establish and coordinate relationships with state and private employment agencies and vocational schools.
• Arrange for client placement in vocational training in coordination with local vocational schools and monitor client attendance and completion of training.
• Develop on‑the‑job support for clients who have been placed.
• Conduct individual education assessments and create educational plans for each referred client using principles of the "What Works" system and document progress in the Company database.
• Establish and oversee a computer learning lab for GED preparation and remedial education.
• Provide clients with referrals for undergraduate and graduate studies.
• May facilitate psycho‑educational/behavior modification groups and document progress in the Company database.
• May manage a small caseload of Re‑Entry clients using principles of the "What Works" system, conduct risk/need assessments and create individual treatment plans, and provide case management services as needed while documenting all contact in the Company database.
• Assist other Re‑Entry Center staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or an employment‑related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one (1) year of experience in job search and job retention methods.
• Some experience working with local area labor/employment market required.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to set boundaries.
• Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of local area labor/employment market and community resources.
• Bi‑lingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.