JOB DEVELOPER

Job Title

Join our family and work for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

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.

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

This position provides participants with the tools and knowledge to prepare for successful community reentry through employment curriculum and services. In addition, provides group facilitation in areas including cognitive self-change, social skills, problem solving, relationships, and other related issues.

• Facilitates delivery of cognitive behavioral curriculum in a group setting as needed.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, documentation of progress, and provides completion certificates for Civil World/Skill computer program or other curriculum.
• Supports the assessment of participant needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
• Aids participants in planning and developing post-release plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
• Participates in weekly incentive events earned by the participants.
• Assists in the coordination of participant program schedules to ensure the criminogenic needs of the participants are met.
• Maintain computer lab area.
• Provide employment services to include resume writing, mock interviews, time management, and information on the work environment.
• Ability to coordinate with outside employment resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements include:

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Job Developer, Employment Specialist, or similar position, required.
• Familiar with community work force needs, public and private agencies, and employment services.
• Ability to instruct.
• Ability to maintain positive community relationships.
• Ability to effectively interface with residents and staff.
• Ability to motivate and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm toward work ethic.
• Ability to express thoughts logically, in both written and verbal form using correct grammar.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in order to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Equal Opportunity Employer