REENTRY FACILITATOR COC in McFarland, CA at The Geo Group

Facility: Central Valley Modified Community Correctional Facility

Compensation Base: 

Compensation Bonus (if applicable): 

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

This position provides participants with the tools and knowledge to prepare for reentry into the community through the utilization of Victim Awareness, Family Re-Unification, Parenting and 100-Hour Transition program modules. Learns, uses and models principles of the “What Works” system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with participants and other staff members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates classroom instruction in the areas of career planning, social adjustment, personal management, social skills development, cognitive restructuring and development of problem-solving skills.
• Provides individual and group counseling in areas including self-esteem, problem solving, relationships, and other related issues.
• Communicates with participants regarding the reality of their pre-release activities and plans, defining terminology and identifying community resources.
• Conducts a periodic review of curriculum and resources available to enhance an participant’s participation in pre-release and life skills programs and activities.
• Maintains class rosters, attendance records, and provides certificates for pre-release life skills program.
• Resolves day-to-day problems with counseling. Refers participants with serious problems to professional counseling staff.
• Provides assistance to the participants in obtaining needed services. Serves as a representative for the participant at classification committee meetings.
• Conducts visits to participant assigned to caseload who are housed in special housing.
• Reviews participant medical status to determine eligibility to work in volunteer job assignments.
• Assists in planning and developing post-release plans and encourages them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
• Facilitates and co-facilitates didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
• Performs other as assigned.