TRAINING SPECIALIST

The GEO Group•Boca Raton, FL

About The Position

The Training Specialist coordinates and delivers evidence-based rehabilitation program training to staff across GEO’s Secure Services and Reentry Services divisions. Training may cover Motivational Interviewing, Core Correctional Practices, assessment curriculum, group curricula such as MRT, T4C, and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Substance Abuse, as well as individual CBT counseling sessions. The role conducts core curriculum training for new and existing employees, advanced job-related training, and internal certification processes for GEO program staff. It maintains training records and certification tracking, issues participant certificates, and provides management with training delivery data. The specialist also supports training logistics, assesses training needs, evaluates training effectiveness, coaches internal trainers, and contributes to the development and review of courses and training materials. Special projects and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field.
One year of previous training experience, including course development and project management.
Basic knowledge of and experience in a criminal justice community corrections setting.
Basic knowledge of learning management systems and e-learning course development.
General knowledge of Company products, software, and hardware.
Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
Conflict resolution skills.
Ability to provide leadership and handle negativity in a training situation.
Initiative, flexibility, and change management skills.
Knowledge of adult learning processes.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong decision-making skills.
Ability to use computers and the software applications used by the department.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Education, or a related field.
Two years of evidence-based program experience.
Project management skills.

Responsibilities

Implement, administer, and provide evidence-based rehabilitation program training to GEO staff in Secure Services facilities, Residential Reentry Centers, Day Reporting Centers, and in-prison programming.
Conduct core curriculum training for new and existing employees, advanced job-related training, and internal certification processes for GEO program staff.
Maintain training databases and records, including training logs and internal certification tracking; provide participants with certificates and management with training delivery data.
Work with the training coordinator to arrange meeting space, equipment, and materials for training sessions.
Conduct training needs assessments for US Corrections and GEO Care divisions.
Provide management with feedback on training effectiveness and assist with developing courses and curricula as requested.
Train internal trainers and conduct fidelity coaching to support consistent and appropriate delivery of training modules.
Assist with designing and developing curricula and supporting materials, including presentations, videos, webinars, activities, workbooks, and quizzes.
Assist with evaluating training materials to address manager requests, audit reviews, and contract changes, ensuring alignment with Evidence Based Practices and contractual obligations.
Support new Company initiatives through special projects as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.