CASE MANAGER

The GEO Group•Loyalsock Township, PA

17d

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services discipline or equivalent.
Substance abuse or domestic violence certification or the ability to become certified preferred.
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.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate percentages.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager prepares written personalized programs for each participant to establish measurable criteria of expected behavior and accomplishments and a time frame for achieving specified goals.
Reviews plan with participants 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.
The Case Manager assists participants 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.
May orient participants upon arrival at facility to provide smooth assimilation into program including having them complete paperwork, take facility tours, or introduce to other participants.
The Case Manager make entries into confidential participant files to provide the structure for case analysis and program planning and to provide documentation of program participation. Ensure files are secure to protect participant confidentiality.
Verifies participants' pass plan through pass sponsorship according to contract so that the participant is accountable for his/her whereabouts in the community.
The Case Manager prepares terminal reports within established time parameters upon participant release to summarize program performance and to satisfy contract requirements.
Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, participants and staff relations to identify and solve problems and function as a unified team.
The Case Manager maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, participants, and outside agencies so that sensitive information is only given on a "need to know" basis.
Monitors participant’s compliance with alcohol and drug counseling when required.
The Case Manager reports all program violations to the appropriate agency or official via the established reporting parameters.
Conducts orientation meetings with new participants to explain program rules and regulations. Verbally explains the participant’s contract in detail to ensure that the participant understands his/her responsibilities. Installs electronic monitoring equipment on new participants when necessary.
The Case Manager sets participants schedules and specifies all approved activities based on sentencing information.
Approves temporary schedule changes for approved activities.
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
The Case Manager 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.
Adheres to attendance policy; work overtime as required, to ensure adequate coverage of the program and to ensure the safety and security of the participants.
The Case Manager complies with safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes team spirit and a sense of cooperation
Performs other duties as assigned.