PROGRAMS/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The GEO Group•Adelanto, CA

About The Position

The Programs/Volunteer Coordinator manages the functions and staff responsible for recreation, classification, education, volunteer, and library areas at a secure correctional facility. The role plans and directs classification, intake, recreation, and library activities in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and contractual terms; supervises relevant officers in conjunction with Watch Commanders and the Captain; and coordinates the facility’s religious volunteer program. The coordinator also supports facility policy development, budgets, departmental goals, detainee records and hearings, volunteer recruitment and files, grievances, and required reporting.

Requirements

Experience in correctional security and rehabilitative programs.
Working knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, correctional laws, applicable court orders, and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
Skill in interpreting policies and procedures and applying them appropriately to work situations.
Maturity, flexibility, and intellectual alertness, with the ability to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
Ability to use computers and the software typically used by the department.
Must be a United States citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Five years of experience in a correctional education program preferred, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct Classification, Intake, Recreation, and Library activities in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and contractual terms.
Supervise classification, recreation, and library officers in conjunction with Watch Commanders and the Captain.
Review files related to hearing disposition reports.
Review the integrity of files, reports, documents, and papers associated with classification.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and revising facility policies that apply to the position.
Complete and submit annual budgets.
Establish future goals and objectives for the programs department.
Coordinate and supervise the facility religious volunteer program.
Maintain and update the detainee handbook annually.
Complete required monthly reports.
Recruit outside volunteers, who must pass a background check.
Retain and update volunteer files annually.
Conduct IDP hearings on detainees.
Maintain detainee grievances and the corresponding log.
Perform other duties as assigned.