SUBSTANCE ABUSE INSTRUCTOR

The GEO Group, Inc.; South Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; 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, Inc. is hiring an educational program specialist to organize and deliver substance abuse and cognitive behavior education within our facilities in Florida. The role focuses on classroom-style instruction and group counseling, aimed at reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma with counseling or teaching experience; a Bachelor's is preferred. Certification in Thinking for Change (T4C) should be obtained within 3 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain Thinking for Change (T4C) certification within 3 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 implement team strategy approaches.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Provides relevant substance abuse and cognitive behavior information in a classroom-like environment.
• Facilitates and co-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 cognitive behavior 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

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Counseling experience

Professionalism

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Thinking for Change (T4C) certification

Job description

Benefits Information

• 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

This position organizes and facilitates programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse and cognitive behavior.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides relevant substance abuse and cognitive behavior information in a classroom-like environment.
• Facilitates and co-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 cognitive behavior 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 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 the three (3) 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.

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