Substance Abuse & CBT Instructor — Correctional Education

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

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 provides education programs focused on drug and alcohol abuse and cognitive behavior within a correctional context. The role involves organizing classes, delivering information in classroom-like environments, and guiding group counseling sessions.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and be able to obtain T4C certification within three months. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area preferred.
• Ability to obtain certification in Thinking for Change (T4C) within three months of employment.
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and facilitates education programs for drug and alcohol abuse and cognitive behavior.
• Provides substance abuse and cognitive behavior information in classroom-like settings.
• Facilitates educational presentations and group counseling on substance abuse and cognitive behavior matters.
• Reviews and recommends instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse programs.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse and cognitive behavior.
• Maintains professional relationships with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
• Participates in related training for substance abuse and cognitive behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

GEO provides education programs focused on drug and alcohol abuse and cognitive behavior within a correctional context. The role involves organizing classes, delivering information in classroom-like environments, and guiding group counseling sessions.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, with a bachelor’s degree preferred, and be able to obtain T4C certification within three months. Strong communication and team collaboration are essential.