TRAINING COORDINATOR

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 Reentry Services LLC is seeking a Training Coordinator to deliver and coordinate trainings for STOP Placement Office staff and community-based providers. This role focuses on building capacity and ensuring consistent program delivery across the contracted area.

The position involves developing training materials, identifying needs, and partnering with the Compliance Coordinator to implement enhanced training modules. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of training experience desired.
• 2 years of evidence-based program experience preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based programming, Motivational Interviewing, Core Correctional Practices, ARMS database and experience training large groups is preferred.
• Active, valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to understand models including CBT, addiction theories, and related factors.
• Extensive knowledge of transitional processes between in-custody and community-based modalities.
• Excellent knowledge of English and spelling.
• Ability to train staff and meet program documentation requirements.
• Proficient with computers and department software.

Responsibilities

• Provides training and technical assistance to STOP Placement Office staff and CBPs.
• Coordinates and facilitates bi-annual trainings with CDCR for Placement Office staff and CBPs.
• Identifies training needs and collaborates with Compliance Coordinator for additional training.
• Develops training modules and outreach presentations with STOP providers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Training / public speaking

English proficiency

Motivational Interviewing

Core Correctional Practices

Education

Associate degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ARMS database

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 is responsible for providing training and technical assistance to STOP Placement Office staff and to the network of community-based providers (CBPs) in the contracted Program Area. The Training Coordinator will develop and provide STOP Placement Office and Program Area CBP staff with initial and ongoing in-service trainings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and facilitates the bi-annual trainings with CDCR for Placement Office staff and CBPs.
• Identifies training needs and works in close collaboration with the Compliance Coordinator regarding identified needs for additional training or clarification.
• Identifies and conducts any additional required and/or needed training sessions.
• Monitors individual onsite training plans.
• Develops additional training modules as needs are identified.
• Develops strategies with other community criminal justice agencies to best serve the target population and effectively establish coordinated community outreach to inform the public concerning the initiative.
• Provides trainings, as needed, for STOP Placement Office and CBP staff, thereby increasing the level of accountability and professionalism of all stakeholders.
• Develops, monitors and updates, as needed, outreach presentations in collaboration with other STOP providers to ensure consistency in the message being delivered.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Education or related field required. Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Education or related field preferred.
• One (1) year of previous training experience including course development and project management is preferred.
• Two (2) years of evidence-based program experience preferred.
• Knowledge of evidence-based programming, Motivational Interviewing, Core Correctional Practices, ARMS database and experience training large groups is preferred.
• Possession of an active, valid driver’s license.
• Ability to understand a variety of models including cognitive behavioral therapy, theories of addiction and dynamics related to substance use and other criminogenic risk factors.
• Extensive knowledge of the transitional process, both documentation and operational, between incustody and community-based modalities/programs.
• Excellent knowledge of English and spelling.
• Possession of a level of maturity to deal with sensitive issues inherent in the delivery of reentry substance abuse treatment services to the criminal justice population.
• Ability to know and comply with program documentation requirements, applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possession of excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as an ability to train other staff in use of same.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as government regulations, legal documents, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to provide effective training and education of program staff.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.