CASE MANAGER

Benefits Information 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 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 evidence 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 Under close supervision, this position provides support and structure to residents in developing program plans by managing a caseload of client cases and administering the policies and procedures of the program as directed by the contracting agency and the Facility Director. Learns, uses and models the principles of the "What Works" system through evidence‑based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members. Trains and assists less experienced case managers. Primary Duties and Responsibilities May perform the duties of a Monitor including resident intakes, check‑ins, breath analysis and drug screens, to provide backup when necessary. Prepare written personalized programs for each resident to establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and accomplishments and a time frame for achieving specified goals. Review plan with residents on a weekly basis and document progress or revisions so that they are gaining the life skills necessary to make a successful re‑entry into the community. Assist residents 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. Monitor facility sanitation and safety. Assign daily housekeeping chores to residents to comply with facility standards. May orient residents upon arrival at facility to provide smooth assimilation into program including having them complete paperwork, take facility tours, or introduce them to other residents. Make entries into confidential resident files to provide structure for case analysis and program planning and to provide documentation of program participation. Ensure files are secure to protect resident confidentiality. Assist Job Developers to verify residents' jobs to ensure residents' employment is suitable under established program plan. Counsel unemployed residents by providing guidance in obtaining employment in cooperation with the Job Developer. Verify residents' pass plan through pass sponsorship according to contract so that the resident is accountable for his/her whereabouts in the community. Prepare terminal reports within established time parameters upon resident release to summarize program performance and to satisfy contract requirements. Participate in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents and staff relations to identify and solve problems and function as a unified team. Maintain confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, residents and outside agencies so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis. Monitor client compliance with alcohol and drug counseling when required. Report all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters. Conduct orientation meetings with new clients to explain program rules and regulations. Verbally explain the client contract in detail to ensure that the client understands his/her responsibilities. Install electronic monitoring equipment on new clients when necessary. Set client schedules and specify all approved activities based on sentencing information. Approve 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. Comply with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual; and respond positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to standards. Adhere to attendance policy; work overtime as required, to ensure adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the residents. Comply with safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in social, human services, criminal justice or behavioral science program. One (1) year experience in human services, corrections, or community base services. Work experience may be substituted for academic studies, exchanging one year of work experience in a related field for one year of academic education. Total work experience needed in lieu of the combination of education and work experience is five (5) years. Familiar with community corrections systems and current community corrections practices. Familiar with community workforce needs, public and private agencies and employment services. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr