SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount

United States, Illinois, Jacksonville

2268 East Morton Avenue (Show on map)

April 26, 2024

Job Description 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	* Other Benefits Available

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview

GEO Reentry Services offers correctional agencies in-custody treatment programs for individuals nearing the end of their jail or prison sentences. Starting treatment before they are released back into the community facilitates consistency in treatment and helps individuals be better prepared for their transition to the community. By assessing an individual's risk and needs and initiating programming while in prison, the transition to a community-based program is seamless and behavior change is expedited.

Responsibilities

Want to join a company where you can make a real difference? Our team is looking for a Substance Abuse 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. Keep reading to learn more about us and what we have to offer.

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!

In this role, you will:

Provide relevant Substance Abuse information for class curriculum.
Facilitate didactic educational presentations, group counseling, and individual counseling sessions.
Select and recommend new instructional materials and programs for use in the substance abuse program.
Maintain knowledge of new developments in the field of substance abuse.
Maintain a collegian relationship with other substance abuse professionals, programs, and associations.
Complete required testing, assessment, and psychosocial history on incoming residents as required.
Participate in related training for substance abuse.

Qualifications

We would prefer someone who has experience within a correctional setting

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in a social or human services field preferred.
Certification in Alcohol and Drug Counseling within two (2) years of employment.
Experience providing human service functions preferred.

Physical Requirements

In this position, you will frequently have to lift or carry up to 20 lbs. Candidates should also be able to bend, stoop, walk, and stand (31-60% of the time). You will also occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 40 lbs.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.