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 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 evidenced based rehabilitation. Who We Are: GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community re‑entry 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 Prepares written personalized programs for each resident to establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and accomplishments and a time frame for achieving specified goals. Reviews plans 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. Assists 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. Make entries into confidential resident files to provide the structure for case analysis and program planning and to provide documentation of program participation. Ensure files are secure to protect resident confidentiality. Prepares termination reports within established time parameters upon resident release to summarize program performance and to satisfy contract requirements. Participates 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. Maintains 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. Monitors client compliance with treatment requirements by working closely with the clinical team. Reports all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters. Conducts orientation meetings with new clients to explain program rules and regulations. Verbally explains the client contract in detail to ensure that the client understands his/her responsibilities. Sets client schedules and specifies all approved activities based on sentencing information. Approves temporary schedule changes for approved activities. Complies with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual; and responds positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit to ensure conformance to standards. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation. Performs Security Monitor functions when needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Must have knowledge of proper correctional philosophy and policy to assist the staff in all aspects of case/inmate management. Should be knowledgeable in the basic principles of inmate case management. Must be knowledgeable of general business practices and procedures with knowledge of principles, practices and methods used in case management. Familiar with community corrections systems and current community corrections practices. Familiar with community work force needs, public and private agencies and employment services. Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct grammar. Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation. Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department. GEO Reentry Services LLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr