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GEO Corrections & Detentions

LIFE SKILLS TRANSITION SPECIALIST

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$58,581 / year median in Florida

+4% projected growth

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LIFE SKILLS TRANSITION SPECIALIST GEO
Corrections & Detentions USD $19.90/Hr. dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee discount United States, Florida, Milton 5914 Jeff Ates Road (Show on map) Jul 21, 2026 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:
We believe that work is more than a place you go to 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 We need your help to ensure that our inmates have a successful transition back into society.
Typical responsibilities include:
Providing general classroom guidance for career planning, social adjustment, life skills, and personal management. Defining terminology and identifying community resources to explain the reality of pre-release activities and plans to inmates. Reviewing curriculums and resources available to enhance inmates' participation in pre-release/life skill programs and activities. Assessing inmates' needs and referring them to appropriate staff. Helping inmates in planning and developing an individual post-release plan and encouraging them to assume the responsibility for post-release behaviors and activities.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent certification required. Bachelor's degree in a related area preferred. Relevant teaching and/or counseling experience in a correctional setting preferred. Appropriate valid teaching certification if required by the client agency. We would prefer someone with a Bachelor's degree in a related area as well as relevant teaching and/or counseling experience in a correctional setting.
Physical Requirements:
In this position you will sit a lot, however you might occasionally have to: lift or carry up to 10 lbs.; Push or pull up to 40 lbs.; bend, stoop, walk, stand, reach above shoulder level, and work with machinery. GEO Secured Services