FACILITATOR, THINKING 4 CHANGE

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

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

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:

• At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are integral parts of our company's success.
• We believe that work is more than a place you go 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.

Summary

This position provides inmates with the tools and knowledge to prepare for reentry into the community through the utilization of the "Thinking For A Change" module. Provides individual and group counseling in areas including self-esteem, problem solving, relationships, and other related issues. Assists inmates to secure direct communication with substance abuse, educational, employment or other social resources that can assist them in the successful reintegration into society.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates classroom instruction in the areas of career planning, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring and development of problem-solving skills.
• Communicates with inmates regarding the reality of their pre-release activities and plans, defining terminology and identifying community resources.
• Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance an inmate's participation in pre-release and life skills programs and activities.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides certificates for pre-release life skills program.
• Assesses inmate needs and makes referrals to appropriate staff.
• Participates in formulating and developing release plans.
• Secures supplementary information, such as employment, medical records or school records.
• Aids inmates in planning and developing post-release plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
• Participates in orientation of residents regarding the T4C treatment program
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• Assists in the coordination of resident program schedules to ensure the needs of the resident and goals set by the Individual Program Plan are met.
• Performs other as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor's Degree in a related area preferred. Certification to facility "Thinking for Change".
• Relevant teaching or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• Appropriate valid teaching certification as required by the client agency.

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