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The GEO Group

Operator of private prisons and facilities

Employment Educational Coordinator

Corporate & Technical TrainingUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNorth Brunswick Township, NJ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education, or an employment-related field is required.
  • Two years of experience in duties relating to locating jobs for the general public or a specific population and one year of experience in job search and job retention methods are required.
  • Some experience working with the local area labor and employment market is required.
  • Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels are required.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to set boundaries, are required.
  • Good presentation, public speaking, and facilitation skills are required.
  • Good organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
  • Good networking skills are required.
  • The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately is required.
  • Solid computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required.
  • Knowledge of the local area labor and employment market and community resources is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct employment assessments and create individual employment plans for each assigned client using principles of the “What Works” system, and document client progress in the Company database.
  • Conduct ongoing job preparation, job retention, and life skills classes.
  • Establish and oversee job preparation and computer skills training resources, and provide appropriate referrals for clients.
  • Establish and coordinate relationships with state and private employment agencies and vocational schools.
  • Arrange client placement in vocational training in coordination with local vocational schools, and monitor client attendance and completion of training.
  • Develop on-the-job support for clients who have been placed.
  • Conduct individual education assessments and create educational plans for each referred client using principles of the “What Works” system, and document client progress in the Company database.
  • Establish and oversee a computer learning lab for GED preparation and remedial education.
  • Provide clients with referrals for undergraduate and graduate studies.
  • The role may facilitate psycho-educational or behavior modification groups and document client progress in the Company database.
  • The role may manage a small caseload of Re-Entry clients using principles of the “What Works” system, conduct risk/need assessments, create individual treatment plans, provide case management services as needed, and document all client contact in the Company database.
  • Assist other Re-Entry Center staff with general operations to meet program needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred.

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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