CASE MANAGER
Company: The GEO Group, Inc.
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Benefits Information
*** Now Hiring with a sign on bonus - Payable in Quarterly
Installments ***
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with
options for you and your family including:
--- Paid Time Off--- 14 Paid Holidays + Birthday Holiday--- 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
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:
- At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the
inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are
integral parts of our company's success.
- We believe that work is more than a place you go 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
Under close supervision, this position provides support and
structure to participants in developing program plans by managing a
caseload of participants 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares written personalized programs for each participant to
establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and
accomplishments and a time frame for achieving specified goals.
Reviews plan with participants on a regular basis and document
progress or revisions so that they are gaining the life skills
necessary to make a successful reentry into the community.
- 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.
- May orient participants upon arrival at facility to provide
smooth assimilation into program including having them complete
paperwork, take facility tours, or introduce to other
participants.
- Make 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.
- Prepares terminal reports within established time parameters
upon participant release to summarize program performance and to
satisfy contract requirements.
- 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
- Conducts orientation meetings with new participants to explain
program rules and regulations. Verbally explains the participant's
contract in detail to ensure that the participant understands
his/her responsibilities.
- Sets participants schedules and specifies all approved
activities based on sentencing information. Approves temporary
schedule changes for approved activities.
- Communicate 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.
- Complies with safety rules; take appropriate corrective action
to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to
self or others.
- 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. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Two (2) years work experience in related field (Bachelors
degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services or related field would
be considered in lieu of the two (2) years of experience).
- Bachelors Degree preferred (Criminal Justice, Human Services or
related field).
- Familiar with community corrections systems and current
community corrections practices preferred.
- Familiar with community work force needs, public and private
agencies and employment services preferred.
- Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct
grammar.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate
percentages.
- Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency
situation.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software
typically used by the department.
GEO Reentry Services LLC.
Pay
Pay USD $20.00/Hr.
Bonus (if applicable)
$3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
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