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About the Role

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating employment job searches for residents in the community, including initial assessment, scheduling, and supervision. It ensures field and phone surveillance requirements are met and provides individual and group job readiness discussions and training.

Responsibilities

May perform all duties of Monitor I.
Provides employment orientation for all new residents and assesses their situations so suitable employment can be found.
Assists residents in obtaining necessary documents to provide identity and right to work so that they will meet employer requirements.
Contacts prospective employers and employment services by phone, mail and in-person to describe the program’s objects and solicit cooperation in providing job opportunities.
Prepares and keeps current a list of all prospective employers and jobs available in the area.
Establish a referral system.
Meets with residents to establish a job search work plans that is both viable and realistic.
Conducts group meetings with unemployed residents weekly to teach job search skills including application completion, resume writing, or interviewing techniques.
Monitors resident pay stubs in order to ensure that they have continued in their employment and that they have worked the number of hours for which they have been signed out in the log.
Makes periodic on-site job inspections only if mandated by the contract.
Develops and maintains a job bank, referral sources for vocational training classes, and Community Resource Manual.
Develops and maintains working relationships with the state, county and federal program administrators who can provide assistance to residents with on-the-job training and education.
Contacts other available sources of subsidized assistance training programs.
Verifies itineraries, as required by contract, to ensure that residents are meeting program goals and contract requirements.
Verifies residents' employment or school attendance to ensure residents are meeting employers and schools standards, as required by contract.
Makes entries in residents' files regarding employment and school status and progress.
Maintains or exceeds employment goals that have been established by management to improve resident morale and enhance self-esteem through employment.
Implements formal or informal disciplinary action for rule violations according to procedure.
Participates in staff meetings by sharing observations and recommendations regarding the facility, residents and staff relations.
Maintains confidentiality obtained through job duties regarding employees, vendors, residents, outside agencies, etc.
Complies with work rules and policies as explained in the company Employee Handbook, and the Facility Policies and Procedures Manual.
Responds positively to directives from managers and supervisors in a cooperative spirit.
Adheres to attendance policy; work overtime as required.
Complies with safety rules; take appropriate corrective action to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and without injury to self or others.
Communicates effectively with all levels of staff in a manner that promotes a team spirit and a sense of cooperation.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) or more years of related experience.
Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for previous experience.
Familiar with community work force needs, public and private agencies, and employment services.
Must hold a current and active driver’s license and be insurable by The Company’s insurance company.
Ability to instruct.
Ability to 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.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1+ years of related experience

Education Level

High School diploma or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree

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

About the Company

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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer