EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION COORDINATOR

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 Employment and Education Coordinator is responsible for utilizing computer labs and standard educational classes to provide instruction, resources and referrals for educational and employment advancement. Provides support and serves as the primary point of contact for the Education and Employment program at the Day Reporting Center. Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Employment and Education Coordinator conducts individual education assessments and creates treatment plans for each referred participant using principles of the “What Works” system
• Assists in formulating plans to achieve occupational goals and refer probationers to appropriate employers, training and educational facilities or other community agencies and organizations
• The Employment and Education Coordinator provides counseling to assist probationers in analyzing and evaluating their skills and aptitudes for employability
• Provides information on occupational opportunities, job requirements, training and rehabilitation resources
• The Employment and Education Coordinator provides employment services including résumé writing, mock interviews, time management, how to get along with others in a work environment, and how to follow instructions
• Assists probationers with assembling documents as necessary to legally work within California (e.g., California ID, Social Security Card, etc.)
• The Employment and Education Coordinator mentors the probationer in disclosing appropriate information regarding past convictions and/or parole status to the employer
• Assists probationer in locating and securing employment, college enrollment or vocational training
• The Employment and Education Coordinator works with probationer once they have been employed to address issues that may arise after job placement
• Obtains verification of probationer employment; anIdentifies and establishes a working relationship with local area employers to assist with the recruitment of probationers
• Assists other staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a granting institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (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 two (2) 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.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.