Facility: MONTEREY CA IN-JAIL DRC

Pay: $24.00 hr.

Bonus (if applicable): $3500 Sign On Bonus

Shift:

Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

• Paid time off • Paid holidays • 401(k)
• 401(k) matching • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Flexible spending account
• Health savings account • Tuition Reimbursement • Reduced tuition rates
• Employee discount • Employee assistance program • Pet insurance
• Disability Insurance • Paid training • Other benefits available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

***$3,500.00 SIGN-ON BONUS!***

(payable in quarterly installments)

This role works on-site at the jail reentry program (Monterey County, CA Jail)

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.

Summary

This position provides inmate participants with the tools and knowledge to prepare for reentry into the community. Provides individual and group counseling in self-esteem, problem solving, relationships, and other related issues. Assists the participant to secure direct communication with substance abuse, educational, employment, housing placement and/or other free world community social resources that can assist in successful reintegration into society.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides information on services provided at outpatient and residential treatment programs, and any additional transitional service.
• Assist participants in completing the appropriate forms regarding the transitional care phase of the program services.
• Works in cooperation with the other contract staff, staff, the continuing care service providers, county probation, and the participant for the development of the Community Service Plan and Discharge Plan;
• Provides general classroom guidance in the areas of career planning, social adjustment, personal management, and general life/skills knowledge.
• Communicates with participants regarding the reality of their pre-release activities and plans, defining terminology and identifying community resources.
• Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance a participant’s participation in pre-release/life skills programs and activities.
• May maintain class rosters, attendance records, and provides certificates for pre-release life skills program.
• May report participants for failing to attend assigned classes as an offense.
• Assesses participant’s needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
• May participate in formulation and development of release plan.
• May secure supplementary information, such as employment, medical records or school records.
• Aids participants in planning and developing an individual post-release plan and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.