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.
Benefits
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.
Responsibilities
Summary: Under close supervision, the Case Manager provides support and structure to youth in developing program plans by managing a caseload and administering the policies and procedures of the program as directed by the contracting agency and the Program Manager. Learns, uses and models the principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with participants and other staff members.
Prepare written personalized programs for each youth to establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and a time frame for achieving specified goals.
Review plans with youths and document progress or revisions to ensure life skills development for successful re-entry into the community.
Assist youths to establish personal budgets, locate housing, enroll in educational and vocational programs, and participate in family and community activities to pursue financial independence.
Orient youths at facility arrival to ensure smooth assimilation into the program and complete required paperwork.
Enter confidential youth files to support case analysis and program planning while protecting youth confidentiality.
Verify youths' pass plan through pass sponsorship according to contract, ensuring accountability for whereabouts in the community.
Prepare discharge reports within established time parameters to summarize program performance and satisfy contract requirements.
Participate in staffing meetings to share observations and recommendations and contribute to team problem solving.
Maintain confidentiality of information obtained in the course of duties and report program violations per established parameters.
Assist with conducting orientation meetings for new participants and explain program rules and the participant contract.
Set participant schedules and approve activity-based probation adjustments; communicate effectively with all levels of staff to promote teamwork.
Assist with safety compliance and adhere to attendance, safety, and policy requirements; perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Human Services, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
One (1) year of experience as a Case Manager or two (2) years of related work experience.
Familiarity with community corrections systems and practices.
Ability to write clear, concise reports in English with correct grammar.