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SUBSTANCE ABUSE INSTRUCTOR/COUNSELOR at The Geo Group, Inc.

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Location: Moore Haven, Florida





Job Description:

Facility: Moore Haven Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility

Compensation Base: $21.63 per hour

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): 

 

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.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities


  • Provides relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum.

  • 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 substance abuse program.

  • Maintains knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.

  • Maintains a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.

  • Completes required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.

  • Participates in related training for substance abuse.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 



Minimum Requirements


  • Graduated from an accredited college or university with a minimum B.A. degree, preferably in human services or C.A.A.P. (Certified Associate Addiction Professional Licensure).

  • Preference given to experience within a correctional setting.

  • Working knowledge of the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.

  • 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.

  • Must possess a valid driver's license.


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