Assistant Case Manager
Company: GEO Reentry Services, LLC
Location: Rockford
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description Benefits Information
Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with
options for you and your family including: * 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 * The
compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of
this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this
information at any time, with or without notice, subject to
applicable law. Equal Opportunity EmployerResponsibilities
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:
- At GEO, we believe that diversity in our workforce and the
inclusion of a variety of views, perspectives, and backgrounds are
integral parts of our company's success.
- We believe that work is more than a place you go 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!
Summary The Assistant Case Manager provides case management support
for a Reentry Service Center, checking in participants and
assisting Case Managers, Substance Abuse Counselors, Employment/
Education Coordinators, and Supervising Case Managers with case
coordination, case management, and documentation. Learns, uses and
models the Principles of Effective Intervention (What Works)
through evidence-based practices in all interactions with
participants and staff members. Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Checks-in all participants entering the facility. Complete drug
screens according to assigned random schedule for each participant
check-in and documents results within GEOTrack.
- Performs breath analysis on each participant who enters the
facility for any purpose, provides a written or computerized
result, and documents within GEOTrack/Company database.
- Completes initial "Starting Point" process with participants to
completion, including Starting Point paperwork, input into Company
database, and assignment of groups and other services.
- Provides general office administration duties, including
answering phones; provides general customer service to all who
enter the facility, including participants, customers, and the
general public.
- Assists all RSC staff with case coordination, communication
with appropriate official agencies, and preparation and
distribution of reports.
- Assists in managing a participant caseload using the Principles
of Effective Intervention (What works). Conducts risk/need
assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each
assigned participant. Meets regularly with participants and
documents participants' progress or regress in GEOTrack/Company
database.
- Facilitates evidence-based CBT programs and other life skills
programs to participants in groups each week. Documents
participants' attendance, participation and progress in
GEOTrack/Company database.
- Develops and monitors the participant's progress relative to
their Behavior Change Plan/Parole Board Orders through all phrases
of the program.
- Files, prepares charts, and performs data entry as
assigned
- Responsible for office opening and closing procedures as
directed by Supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- A high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must be twenty-one (21) years if age with good customer
services skills.
- College coursework in Human Services or Business discipline
preferred.
- Minimum of six months experience in Human Services field with
direct participant services preferred.
- Minimum of six (6) months experience working with under-served
populations preferred.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
Basic database and math skills.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) skills may be required.
- Effectively communicate with participants, program staff,
corporate management, and agency personnel. Ability to work with
public officials.
- Logically express thoughts in English, in written and verbal
form using correct grammar.
- 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. GEO Reentry Services LLC.
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