JOB DEVELOPER

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

* 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

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.

Summary:
The Job Developer is responsible for utilizing computer labs and standard educational classes to provide instruction, resources, and referrals for educational and employment advancement. Provides quality oversight for assigned supervision and/or rehabilitation program functions provided to participants. Learns, uses, and models principles of the "What Works" system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with participants and other staff members.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* The Job Developer conducts individual education assessments and creates treatment plans for each referred participant using principles of the "What Works" system.
* Assess participants to determine training and Career Technical Education (CTE) needs.
* The Job Developer assists in formulating plans to achieve occupational goals and refer participants to appropriate employers, training and educational facilities or other community agencies and organizations.
* Provides counseling to assist participants in analyzing and evaluating their skills and aptitudes for employability.
* The Job Developer provides information on occupational opportunities, job requirements, training, and rehabilitation resources.
* Provides employment services including resume writing, mock interviews, time management, how to get along with others in a work environment, and how to follow instructions.
* The Job Developer assists participants with assembling documents as necessary to legally work within California (e.g., California ID, Social Security Card, etc.).
* Identifies the benefits of completing the criminal record expungement process.
* Provides information or a referral on how to expunge a criminal record and obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
* Mentors the participant in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status to the employer.
* Assists participants in locating and securing employment, college enrollment, or CTE training.
* Works with participants once they have been employed to address issues that may arise after job placement.
* Obtains verification of participant employment.
* Identifies and establishes a working relationship with local area employers to assist with the recruitment of participants.
* Assists other Reentry Center staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
* Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a granting institution accredited by the WASC or equivalent and a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Job Developer or similar position; or shall possess a high school diploma, or its equivalent, and a minimum of four (4) years of experience as a Job Developer or similar position.
* Knowledge of current management techniques.
* Familiar with the correctional system and current correctional policies.
* Ability to conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate small groups, and interface with outside agencies.
* Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct grammar.
* 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.