ACADEMIC COUNSELOR

Job Description

Benefits Information

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

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
• 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 Employer

Overview

Want to join a company where you can make a real difference? Our team is looking for an Academic Counselor who is passionate about people and believes every individual deserves the best quality mental health care.

This is your opportunity to build a long-lasting career with a global leader in the industry. In this role, you will help us develop, organize, and conduct programs to provide education for conditions and problems relating to drug and alcohol abuse.

Join A Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care.

GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things?

Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO's employee value proposition.

Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

Here's to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Responsibilities

Summary

Within the context of the academic and vocational program, assists in developing, organizing and conducting programs that address the personal growth needs of the inmate.

Will be responsible for student placement and resolve conditions and problems relating to anti-social behavior and substance abuse.

Conducts or assists in conducting individual and / or group counseling sessions and individual and / or group instructional programs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in orientation of inmates regarding the institution programs.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• Selects and recommends new instructional materials and programs for use in the institution programs.
• Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of counseling.
• Maintains a collegiate relationship with other professionals, programs, and associations.
• Administers and supervises the administration of standardized achievement tests, vocational assessments and interest inventories.
• Assists the Assistant Facility Administrator for Programs and Education Director with program review and evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years experience as an academic instructor, school guidance counselor or a school psychologist or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid teaching certificate, either elementary or secondary.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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