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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Lead Case Manager

Case Management & AdvocacyUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNewark, NJ, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree, or at management's discretion, a combination of education and relevant work experience totaling four years along with CADC certification.
  • Three years of experience in management, supervision, and service delivery in a corrections or long-term residential environment.
  • Ability to effectively manage time and organize skills.
  • Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work mandatory overtime; refusal to perform overtime duty may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
  • Ability to work with computers and the software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with standard Company policies and procedures in the assigned unit.
  • Provide and document supervision sessions for staff and residents under supervision regarding their developmental skills and progress.
  • Perform all essential functions of a Case Manager, including intake, assessment, counseling, case management, and documentation.
  • Work directly with the Case Manager Supervisor to oversee and address resident behavior and maintain safety and security on the unit.
  • Provide crisis intervention and review residents' disciplinary summary sheets to ensure appropriate dispensing of discipline.
  • Review and audit clinical charts assigned to clinical staff on duty.
  • Present curriculum lectures and groups as directed.
  • Conduct weekly Clinical Intervention Committee meetings.
  • Train Case Managers in their duties and provide constructive feedback to promote development of necessary clinical skills.
  • Ensure all clinical program activities during the assigned shift are performed.
  • Provide assistance as a Case Manager and carry a small caseload when needed.
  • Act as Case Manager Supervisor when directed.
  • Supervise all Case Manager activities.
  • Provide disciplinary or coaching sessions to Case Managers.
  • Oversee security checkpoints and resident movement.
  • Maintain precise resident headcount.
  • Monitor resident reception and discharge activity, including resident file maintenance.
  • Maintain a substance abuse tracking system for resident drug screenings.
  • Conduct Case Manager 90-day progress reports and annual performance reviews.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Case Managers.
  • Keep staff informed of upcoming events and Company initiatives.
  • Participate in mandatory company training programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Master's degree and/or CADC certification.
  • Knowledge of the field of addictions or mental health counseling.

About the Company

The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

The GEO Group operates, owns, and manages private prisons, detention centers, and mental health facilities, and also runs government-owned facilities under contract. It provides services through facility management, residential treatment, electronic monitoring, and community-based programs, delivered under government contracts. The company differentiates itself by being the largest prison operator in the United States with a diversified portfolio that includes private corrections, mental health services, and monitoring programs, expanded through strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to deliver secure and well-managed correctional and behavioral-health services across a wide geographic footprint by owning, operating, and contracting facilities for government clients.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boca Raton, FL
Founded
1984

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