EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION COORDINATOR

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

Benefits Information

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• 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

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

Overview

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

Who We Are

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.

Why Work For GEO

• We believe that work is more than a place you go to every day. It is about being inspired and motivated to achieve extraordinary things.
• Employee benefits play an important role in making The GEO Group a great place to work. At GEO, we believe in the three pillars of employee wellbeing: physical, emotional, and financial. With comprehensive benefits and competitive wages, we trust that you will find all the resources you need here to be successful.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Employment Education Coordinator is responsible for utilizing computer labs and standard educational classes to provide instruction, resources and referrals for educational and employment advancement. Provides support and serves as the primary point of contact for the Education and Employment program at the Day Reporting Center. Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence‑based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• The Employment Education Coordinator conducts individual education assessments and creates treatment plans for each referred participant using principles of the “What Works” system.
• Assists in formulating plans to achieve occupational goals and refer probationers to appropriate employers, training and educational facilities or other community agencies and organizations.
• The Employment Education Coordinator provides counseling to assist probationers in analyzing and evaluating their skills and aptitudes for employability.
• Provides information on occupational opportunities, job requirements, training and rehabilitation resources.
• The Employment Education Coordinator provides employment services including résumé writing, mock interviews, time management, how to get along with others in a work environment, and how to follow instructions.
• Assists probationers with assembling documents as necessary to legally work within California (e.g. California ID, Social Security Card, etc.).
• The Employment Education Coordinator mentors the probationer in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status to the employer.
• Assists probationer in locating and securing employment, college enrollment or vocational training.
• The Employment Education Coordinator works with probationer once they have been employed to address issues that may arise after job placement.
• Obtains verification of probationer employment.
• The Employment Education Coordinator identifies and establishes a working relationship with local area employers to assist with the recruitment of probationer Assists other staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.
• May require coverage as needed at Porterville location at the Program Manager and Supervising Case Managers discretion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May require coverage as needed at Porterville location at the Program Manager and Supervising Case Managers discretion.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a granting institution accredited by the WASC or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Job Developer or similar position; or shall possess a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Job Developer or similar position.
• Knowledge of current management techniques
• Familiar with the correctional system and current correctional policies.
• Ability to conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate small groups, and interface with outside agencies.
• Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct grammar.
• Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services, LLC.