MANAGER, PROGRAMS

This job posting is anticipated to remain open until 01/23/2025

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

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 Employer

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

This position manages the functions and staff responsible for the recreation, classification, education, volunteer and library areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and directs Classification, Intake, Recreation and Library activities in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and contractual terms.
• Supervises the classification, recreation, and library officers in conjunction with Watch Commanders and Captain.
• Reviews all files relative to hearing disposition reports.
• Reviews the integrity of all files, reports, documents, and papers associated with classification.
• Assists in developing, reviewing and revising facility policies that apply to this position.
• Completes and submits annual budgets.
• Establishes future goals and objectives for the programs department.
• Coordinates and supervises the facility religious volunteer program.
• Maintains and updates detainee handbook on an annual basis.
• Completes monthly reports as required.
• Recruits volunteers from the outside (must pass background check).
• Retains and updates all volunteer files on an annual basis.
• Conducts IDP hearings on detainees.
• Maintains detainee grievances and corresponding log.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred. Experience in a correctional security and rehabilitative programs. Five (5) years of experience in a correctional education program preferred of which at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a working knowledge of program objectives, policies, procedures, correctional laws, applicable court orders and requirements for managing a secure correctional facility.
• Skill in interpretation of policies and procedures and appropriate application to work situations.
• Must be mature, flexible, intellectually alert, able to command the respect and confidence of inmates and staff.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Must possess an active, valid driver's license.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age or older.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Must have resided within the United States or its Territories for three or more years out of the last five.

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