Chief of Intake

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:
The Chief of Intake supervises the security and control activities and staff in the Intake Department ensuring maximum facility coordination of resident intake and release. Responsible for the coordination of work assignments for all Intake staff assigned to the unit.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Chief of Intake supervises, and schedules work of Intake and Release staff assigned to the unit ensuring facility coordination in the receiving and discharging of residents.
• The Chief of Intake prepares all required records and reports.
• Receives and reviews all incoming bed space requests per client guidelines, facility criteria, and family composition.
• Oversees staff to ensure copies of all Release Documentation is properly inserted in the client’s files.
• Oversees staff to ensure packets and travel itinerary are discussed with the residents to include resident and staff signature.
• Responds to major unusual occurrences. Facilitates prompt and appropriate assistance tO residents in the event of injury, illness, or emotional trauma.
• Directs the work of other employees. This includes the selection, hiring, evaluating job performance, employee training and development, promoting, and any disciplinary action, including termination.
• Creates work assignments, reviews post orders, and ensures that all procedures, including emergency procedures, are in place and staff trained in proper implementation.
• Reviews staff effectiveness and conducts frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Gives primary guidance on situational problems, making referrals for more complex problems.
• Prepares records and reports as assigned by management. Maintains daily logs as required.
• Responsible for attaining facility goals/objectives and ensuring compliance with all rules, regulations, policies, and/or procedures for intake/discharge operations.
• Assists with facility orientation for new residents.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent certification. College coursework and advanced training.
• in behavioral sciences, correctional services, or related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a correctional setting, one of which in a position requiring supervisory capabilities.
• Ability to obtain certifications for CPR and First Aid.
• Must be able to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

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