EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT SPECIALIST

The GEO Group • Tampa, FL

126d

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. 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.
• One (1) or more years of experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement.
• Current and active Driver’s License and be insurable by The Company’s insurance company.
• Familiarity with community workforce needs, public and private agencies, and employment services.
• Ability to instruct and maintain positive community relationships.
• Ability to effectively interface with residents and staff.
• Ability to motivate and create an atmosphere of enthusiasm toward work ethic.
• Ability to express thoughts logically, in both written and verbal form using correct grammar.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in order to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate employment job searches for residents in the community, including initial assessment, scheduling and supervision of residents.
• Ensure that all field and phone surveillance requirements are met.
• Provide individual and group job readiness discussions and training in accordance with organizational policies and contract requirements.
• Perform all duties of Monitor I.
• Provide employment orientation for all new residents and assess their situations so suitable employment can be found.
• Assist residents in obtaining necessary documents to provide identity and right to work.
• Contact prospective employers and employment services to describe the program’s objectives and solicit cooperation in providing job opportunities.
• Prepare and keep current a list of all prospective employers and jobs available in the area.
• Establish a referral system.
• Meet with residents to establish a job search work plan that is both viable and realistic.
• Conduct group meetings with unemployed residents weekly to teach job search skills.
• Monitor resident pay stubs to ensure continued employment and compliance with hours worked.
• Develop and maintain a job bank, referral sources for vocational training classes, and Community Resource Manual.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with state, county, and federal program administrators.
• Verify itineraries and residents' employment or school attendance as required by contract.
• Make entries in residents' files regarding employment and school status and progress.
• Maintain or exceed employment goals established by management.
• Implement formal or informal disciplinary action for rule violations according to procedure.
• Participate in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Comply with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to attendance policy and work overtime as required.
• Comply with safety rules and take corrective action to ensure safety.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees