CLINICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST

The GEO Group•Miami, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position acts as administrative and clerical support to the clinical staff including facilitating assigned modules, accounting for clients’ whereabouts and maintaining daily schedules. 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. 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

High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience working in a counseling or prevention/addiction field preferably within a therapeutic community treatment or correctional setting; OR Associate’s degree from an accredited academic institution and one (1) year of experience working in a counseling or prevention/addiction field preferably within a therapeutic community treatment or correctional setting.
Ability to meet the security requirements for admission to the institution/facility.
Ability to interact in a professional manner in both individual and group counseling settings.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

Implements, coordinates and facilitates educational and didactic sessions for all components of Prevention, Outpatient and Aftercare.
Records and maintains inmate attendance for Prevention, Outpatient, and Aftercare to ensure completion of required program component hours.
Participates in clinical and technical staff conferences and training concerning the chemically and non-chemically dependent inmate as well as participating in inmate classification hearings and program disciplinary activities for inmates as assigned by the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor.
Ensures secure storage of participants’ records.
Prepares and submits all reports as requested by the Program Director or Clinical Supervisor.
Assists with the enforcement of site policies and procedures.
Reviews all transition material (Prevention Plan and Continuum of Care Plan) prior to inmates’ release.
Assists in the development of schedules for inmates.
Performs other duties as assigned.