EMPLOYMENT EDUCATIONAL COORDINATOR

The GEO Group•North Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

The Employment Educational Coordinator conducts and oversees employment training, job development, and GED preparation programs for Re-Entry Center clients who need these services. The coordinator applies and models the “What Works” system and evidence-based practices when working with clients and staff. The role includes employment and education assessments, individualized plans, client progress documentation, job-preparation and life-skills instruction, vocational-training coordination, employment support, and referrals to education and community resources. The coordinator may also facilitate psycho-educational or behavior-modification groups, manage a small caseload, and assist with general Re-Entry Center operations.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct employment assessments and create individual employment plans for assigned clients using the “What Works” system; document 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.
Establish and coordinate relationships with state and private employment agencies and vocational schools.
Arrange vocational training placements with local vocational schools and monitor clients’ attendance and completion.
Develop on-the-job support for clients who have been placed in jobs.
Conduct individual education assessments and create educational plans for referred clients using the “What Works” system; document 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.
May facilitate psycho-educational or behavior-modification groups and document client progress in the Company database.
May manage a small Re-Entry client caseload, conduct risk/need assessments, create individual treatment plans, provide case-management services as needed, and document client contact in the Company database.
Assist other Re-Entry Center staff with general operations to meet program needs.
Learn, use, and model principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in interactions with clients and staff.