Reentry Case Manager: Counseling & Support

The GEO Group; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; 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

The GEO Group is a global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation, providing programs for inmates and detainees. The role focuses on developing and implementing individualized counseling-based programs to meet inmates' needs, including orientation, supervision and reentry planning, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will administer interviews, counseling sessions, and coordinate with staff to monitor progress, housing and job assignments, contributing to effective reentry outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, criminal justice or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with a corrections population and substance abuse treatment preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency with department software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement programs to meet needs of inmates/detainees (individual and group counseling).
• Interview newly admitted inmates/detainees and conduct facility orientation.
• Provide counseling on work, housing, adjustment, and family issues.
• Resolve day-to-day counseling issues and refer serious cases to staff.
• Monitor custody, housing, job and program assignments and review cases timely.
• Visit inmates/detainees in caseload who are in special housing.
• Review medical status to determine eligibility for work volunteer jobs.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Criminal justice software

Job description

The GEO Group is a global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation, providing programs for inmates and detainees. The role focuses on developing and implementing individualized counseling-based programs to meet inmates' needs, including orientation, supervision and reentry planning, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

You will administer interviews, counseling sessions, and coordinate with staff to monitor progress, housing and job assignments, contributing to effective reentry outcomes