PROGRAM DIRECTOR, IN-PRISON

The GEO Group•Pahokee, 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field (Master’s Degree preferred.)
Licensed as a Mental Health Counselor by the State of Florida Board of Mental Health Counseling, preferred.
Must meet the standards of a “Qualified Professional” in accordance with Chapter 397, F.S.
Certified Addictions Professional (CAP), Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJAP), Certified Associate Addictions Professional (CAAP), Certified Criminal Justice Associate Addictions Professional (CCJAAP);
Five (5) years of professional experience in substance abuse and/or mental health treatment.
Fifty (50)% travel required with some work on weekends or evenings required.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
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.

Nice To Haves

Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

Oversees the implementation of all operational service provision and documentation functions for offices within a specific state or region.
Ensures that all qualified staff are utilized to provide services to participants in accordance with allowable counselor-to-program participant staffing ratios.
Assists Lead Counselors, when necessary, with clinical supervision of staff and clinical oversight and clinical care of all substance abuse services provided within a specific state or region.
Ensures that programs function in a manner that satisfies contractual obligations.
Develops timely accurate reports on the status of program operations for customers and executive management.
Monitors programmatic systems and procedures to achieve and maintain optimal effectiveness of operational programs.
Works to achieve continual improvement in customer service and outcomes.
Develops and approves recommendations for annual operational budgets in conjunction with appropriate administrators. Distributes resources appropriately to attain program goals.
Develops staffing plans that are compatible with program budgets and goals Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Maintains on-gong communication with customers to develop and enhance positive relationships, and promote Company products and services.
Performs other duties as assigned.