ASST. FACILITY ADMIN, PROGRAMS

The GEO Group•Milton, FL

About The Position

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: 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. Summary This position is responsible for the oversight of programs by ensuring that goals and objectives are accomplished according to policy directions of the Company and within the scope defined by the contract. It is responsible for the quality of program services provided to inmates and works in conjunction with the Facility Administrator to remedy deficits and enrich programs. Assists in overall administration of the facility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred. Experience in a correctional security and rehabilitative programs. Five (5) years’ experience managing a correctional education program preferred or at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Ability to perform well in crisis situations is critical.
Must possess excellent oral and writing skills.
Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.

Responsibilities

Ensures all inmates in the programs receive quality services, which comply with standards set by the Company.
May direct or co-lead inmate groups in special topic areas such as education, self-esteem, and sexuality.
Locates, evaluates and utilizes community resources for inmates.
Ensures proper processing of all inmates for programmatic needs.
Directs diagnostic, treatment and aftercare planning for inmates.
Provides supervision of treatment programs. Works closely with consulting psychologists and other professionals.
Assesses needs of program staff and provides regularly scheduled supervision and training to address those needs.
Works with individual and group modalities of supervision and training.
Provides individual supervision to all programs staff.
Provides case consultations and one-to-one counseling for difficult inmates or when serious incidents occur.
Assists in the preparation of program proposals.
Writes program policies and procedures for periodic updates.
Reviews and participates in the development of the service plans as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Directs all department functions, activities and supervision of personnel.
Prepares departmental progress reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.