Employment and Education Coordinator

Job overview

The Employment and Education Coordinator works onsite in Bakersfield, CA. The posting states pay of $26 per hour. The GEO Group provides correctional and community reentry services, including evidence-based rehabilitation. The Coordinator provides education and employment instruction, resources, and referrals to program participants at a Day Reporting Center. The role helps participants assess skills, pursue employment or education, and address issues after job placement.

What you'll do

• Conduct education assessments and create participant plans
• refer probationers to employers, training, education, and community resources
• counsel participants on employability
• provide job-search services including résumé writing and mock interviews
• assist with work-eligibility documents
• support employment, college enrollment, or vocational training
• follow up after job placement
• verify employment and build relationships with local employers
• complete program support tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment and education coordinator

bakersfield ca

the geo group

full-time

reentry services

employment support

education referrals

job readiness

résumé writing

mock interviews

$26/hour

day reporting center

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The employer describes comprehensive employee benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• specific benefits are not itemized in this posting.

Why this role

The role serves as the primary point of contact for the Education and Employment program at the Day Reporting Center.

About the employer

The GEO Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.