Reentry Case Manager — Counseling & Community Support

GEO Corrections & Detentions; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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 dedicated professional to develop and implement counseling programs for inmates and detainees. You will interview new admissions, provide guidance on housing and services, and help navigate disciplinary and classification processes.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, ethical practice, and collaborative support within the facility. The position requires a degree in criminal justice or related field, with preferred prior correctional experience and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related field is preferred.
• One (1) year in caseload management of offenders in a correctional setting required or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience required.
• Certified law enforcement officer experience or correctional/detention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interview newly admitted inmates/detainees.
• Conduct facility orientation for new inmates/detainees explaining the facility's rules and regulations, available services and programs, and disciplinary and classification process.
• Provide individual counseling on an informal basis regarding work and housing assignments, adjustment difficulties, and family issues.
• Resolve day-to-day problems with counseling (referring inmates or detainees with serious problems to professional counseling staff).
• Monitor inmate/detainee custody, housing, job, and program assignments to ensure all cases are reviewed in a timely manner.
• Conduct visits to inmates/detainees assigned to caseload who are in special housing.
• Review inmate/detainee medical status to determine eligibility to work volunteer jobs.

Skills

Counseling

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Related field preferred

Job description

GEO Corrections & Detentions is seeking a dedicated professional to develop and implement counseling programs for inmates and detainees. You will interview new admissions, provide guidance on housing and services, and help navigate disciplinary and classification processes.

This role emphasizes confidentiality, ethical practice, and collaborative support within the facility. The position requires a degree in criminal justice or related field, with preferred prior correctional experience and