PROGRAM FACILITATOR

The GEO Group; Mack (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; 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 is hiring a Program Facilitator to help participants develop pro-social thinking through cognitive behavioral curricula. You will lead group sessions on anger management, violence prevention, and critical thinking, using trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities include orientations, maintaining attendance, and coordinating schedules to meet program needs; flexibility for evenings is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• CPRS designation or equivalent plus minimum three years of qualifying experience.
• Experience as a facilitator / educator / group moderator with criminal justice population.

Responsibilities

• Delivers gender-responsive and trauma-informed programming using curriculum-based group sessions.
• Uses evidence-based practices to engage and motivate participants.
• Conducts orientations and intakes for program participants.
• Maintains rosters, attendance records, and documentation of progress.
• Assists in planning for release to the community and coordinates schedules.

Skills

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Conflict management

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field

CPRS designation or equivalent

Job description

Benefits Information

* Now Hiring with a Sign on Bonus, paid in quartertly installments*

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 Program Facilitator helps program participants develop pro-social thinking and behaviors through the delivery of cognitive behavioral and evidence-based curricula. Facilitates group programming sessions in areas such as anger management, preventing violence, and critical thinking.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Program Facilitator delivers gender-responsive and trauma-informed programming using curriculum-based group sessions.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices to enhance participant engagement and motivation.
• The Program Facilitator conducts participant program orientations and intakes.
• Maintains group rosters, attendance records, and documentation of progress.
• As appropriate, assists participants in planning for release to the community.
• Assists in the coordination of participant program schedules to ensure that all programming needs are met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related field; or possess a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) designation or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years of qualifying experience.
• Previous experience as a facilitator / educator / group moderator with the criminal justice population.
• Valid driver's license and access to an operable vehicle.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal skills.
• Knowledgeable and comfortable when discussing difficult topics.
• Comfortable and effective in dealing with conflict.
• Extensive organizational skills and pay attention to detail.
• Flexible schedule as hours may vary each week, to include evening sessions.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Pay

Pay USD $25.00/Hr.

Bonus (if applicable)

$1,500.00