Overview
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST Jobs in Atlanta, GA at Fulton County, GA
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 Employer
Overview:
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.
Responsibilities:
Summary
Under close supervision, this position performs standard and routine accounting duties.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Participates in appropriate training for designated responsibilities.
Utilizes GEO’s proprietary electronic case management system “GEOtrack” to record case management notes, track inmate progress with programmatic needs, transition services and final discharge planning with Continuum of Care team.
Develops detailed knowledge of those assigned to specific caseload. Ensures academic, vocational, evidence based programming, support services and transition needs are addressed through case management plan.
Develops transition plans in conjunction with inmates and makes appropriate linkages to community resources prior to release.
Conducts individual and group cognitive behavioral treatment sessions as needed.
Establishes a relationship with a statewide network of community-based service providers that address inmates’ needs and works with released inmates to eliminate barriers to successful reintegration.
Actively engages community resources to work with released inmates emphasizing the critical first months of release. Works to connect community resources and pro-social people with inmates prior to release via telephone or through visits at facility.
Works to ensure inmates obtain eligible benefits and proper identification prior to release.
Assures timely communication and follow up with State personnel in the best interest of the inmate and successful reintegration.
Invites community-based providers to participate in resource fairs at the facility.
Gains an understanding of public domain services such as National Institute of Corrections, National Re-Entry Resource Center, and FDIC MoneySmart program.
Reviews opportunities to transition inmates into their communities through community-based services such as transition centers and community residential centers.
Attends scheduled staff meetings, promotes communication and the proper flow of relevant information between admission, staff and inmates.
Compiles statistical data as needed for reporting purposes.
Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment.
Maintains appropriate documentation of inmate contacts as detailed in the agency program procedures.
Performs other related marginal duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
Two (2) years of experience working in a correctional setting required.
Possess or develop a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence demonstrates reduces recidivism
Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and have the ability to implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
Must be flexible, cooperative and empathetic to needs of staff and inmates.
Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
Must have valid AZ Driver’s License
GEO Secured Services
Pay: Pay USD $17.40/Hr.
Title: ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
Company: Fulton County, GA
Location: Atlanta, GA
