Reentry Support & Case Management Coordinator

The GEO Group; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) + 401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Job summary

The GEO Group in Visalia, California seeks an Aftercare Coordinator to support youth reentry programs. You will build a network of community-based providers, manage caseloads, and ensure clients receive services upon release.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and coordination with courts, probation, schools, and social services. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to successful community reintegration efforts across Tulare

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice or a related field preferred.
• Four (4) years of experience working in a criminal justice, treatment or social services setting.
• Thorough understanding of evidence‑based practices especially as it relates to successful reentry.
• Ability to read, analyze, comprehend and interpret technical procedures or governmental regulations, legal and non‑legal documents.
• Must maintain security clearance for the facility.

Responsibilities

• The Aftercare Coordinator reviews opportunities for returning citizens transitioning into their communities through community‑based services such as transition centers, communityresidential centers, support groups, and community‑based organizations.
• Schedules regular post release follow‑up calls with returning citizens and monitor’s progress.
• Communicates effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates, and the public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and good judgment.
• Assists returning citizens in completing the appropriate forms regarding the aftercare/successful reentry phase of the program services.
• The Aftercare Coordinator establishes and maintains a network of community‑based service providers that address the needs of returning citizens to improve successful reintegration.
• Facilitates psycho‑educational/behavior modification groups on a daily basis on multiple units with multiple youth.
• Maintains a participant caseload with appropriate service plans.
• Enforces program norms, rules, and behavioral standards. Coordinates and develops appropriate service plans through the utilization of various identified resources to assist the participant in making the transition from a residential placement or institution to the community in lieu of incarceration.
• Prepares service plans and aftercare plans which may include utilizing services such as Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD), legal, behavioral, medical, educational, vocational, family, and psychosocial for each participant and update and monitor such plans in a timely manner.
• Supervises participant activities and prepares required reports of the behavior and progress of participants. Prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports in a timely manner as well as month‑end reports, and incident and arrest reports as needed.
• Supports participants and their families in completing any court ordered conditions including restitution, community service, or specific counseling needs and assessment.
• Coordinates efforts with the courts, probation department, schools, employers, job training, recovery programs, counseling, family, or other social service agencies and community programs to meet the participants’ individualized needs.
• Maintains regular contacts with referral agency staff assigned to each participant in order to maintain communication and consistency with participant and family treatment to meet contractual or licensing obligations and ensure regulatory compliance with outside referral agencies.
• Assists participants to establish personal budget, locate suitable housing, enroll in educational and vocational programs and participate in family and community activities, as appropriate, to ensure that they are working towards financial independence.
• Makes entries into confidential participant files to provide the structure for case analysis and program planning and to provide documentation of program participation. Ensure files are secure to protect participant confidentiality.
• Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, participants and staff relations to identify and solve problems and function as a unified team.
• Maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, participants, and outside agencies so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis. Monitors participant’s compliance with alcohol and drug counseling when required.
• Reports all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
• Complies with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual; and responds positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to standards.
• Adheres to attendance policy; work overtime as required, to ensure adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the participants.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice or a related field of study preferred.

Job description

The GEO Group in Visalia, California seeks an Aftercare Coordinator to support youth reentry programs. You will build a network of community-based providers, manage caseloads, and ensure clients receive services upon release.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and coordination with courts, probation, schools, and social services. This full-time position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to successful community reintegration efforts across Tulare