Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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:

Within the context of the academic and vocational program, assists in developing, organizing and conducting programs that address the personal growth needs of the inmate. Will be responsible for student placement and resolve conditions and problems relating to anti-social behavior and substance abuse. Conducts or assists in conducting individual and/or group counseling sessions and individual and/or group instructional programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in orientation of inmates regarding the institution programs.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• Selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the institution programs.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of counseling.
• Maintains a collegiate relationship with other professionals, programs, and associations.
• Administers and supervises the administration of standardized achievement tests, vocational assessments and interest inventories.
• Assists the Assistant Facility Administrator for Programs and Education Director with program review and evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years experience as an academic instructor, school guidance counselor or a school psychologist or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid teaching certificate, either elementary or secondary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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