Sr. Case Manager Immigration Bilingual Spanish
Company: The GEO Group
Location: Ballston Spa
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Overview Since inception in
2004, BI Incorporated has operated ISAP for the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO).
ISAP is an essential part of ERO, providing intensive supervision
of individuals in immigration proceedings. The program achieves
positive results by combining comprehensive case management with
proven supervision technology. In addition, BI maintains an
extensive list of community-based partners to provide critical
assistance for participants' basic life needs. With consistent
positive outcomes, ISAP continues to grow and evolve, serving an
ever-increasing number of participants. Responsibilities Summary:
The Government Site Specialist provides case management of
Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) participants from
entry to release by administering the program’s policies and
procedures as defined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
contract. This position is operating independently at a government
site without a Program Manager on site. Primary Duties and
Responsibilities: The Government Site Specialist works
independently to manage all aspects of case management within the
program requirements. Develops, implements, coordinates, reviews
and updates case management and service plans for ISAP participants
in conformance with state and federal regulations and program
requirements. The Government Site Specialist meets with
participants regularly as required by contractual obligations.
Develops and maintains accurate and complete case records for all
ISAP participants from entry to release from ISAP. Proactively
manages cases using all appropriate tools and techniques. Maintains
confidentiality of all records. The Government Site Specialist
manages program participant violations, including no-shows and
repeat violators. Prepares documentation to acquire Department of
Homeland (DHS) direction and action if disciplinary measures are
necessary. Administers Security Plan for a specific office,
including daily operations, security contingencies, emergencies and
mitigation plans, security of Company and DHS employees, clients
and the general public. Performs daily security check of the office
area. Ensures that all participant records are kept in locked files
to maintain confidentiality. Prepares written reports for DHS as
necessary. The Government Site Specialist reviews and approves
program participants’ service plans to ensure compliance with state
requirements and contractual obligations. Conducts intake interview
and orientation session with each ISAP participant within
contractual timeframes and requirements. The Government Site
Specialist installs electronic monitoring equipment on ISAP
participants as necessary and monitors compliance with electronic
monitoring program. Assists ISAP participants with acquiring travel
documents from the countries of citizenship. Maintains a log of
travel document information for each participant. Evaluates English
proficiency of ISAP participants to determine resources necessary
to promote clear communication between ISAP staff and the
participants. Coordinates and facilitates translation services for
ISAP participants, including emergency translation services.
Provides ISAP participants with community resources including, but
not limited to, transportation, medical, educational, financial,
legal, religious and other social adjustment or facilitative
resources. Identifies and coordinates services as required.
Supervises ISAP participants while in Company offices. Establishes
schedules for ISAP participants that include, but are not limited
to, recreation, life skills, counseling as needed, group
interaction, free time, religious services, visitation, immigration
Court appearances, and access to legal services. Reviews individual
service plans, conducts risk/needs assessments and writes progress
reports on a regular basis in compliance with contractual
obligations. Coordinates with participants to ensure attendance at
legal orientation and cultural orientation sessions, as well as
supplemental services evaluations. Reports on program violations in
a timely manner using established reporting parameters. Conducts
home visits to verify ISAP participants’ places of residence in
compliance with contractual obligations.Makes referrals for
emergency counseling for ISAP participants as needed. Conducts
monthly audits of a specific office to ensure all program
operations comply with the Quality Control Plan and contractual
obligations. Prepares corrective action plans as necessary. Serves
as the point of contact for DHS. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required.
Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or
related field preferred. At least two (2) years of customer service
or case management experience required; experience in fields
related to law, social work, detention, corrections or working with
multi-cultural clients preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish
required. Valid driver’s license required and the ability to safely
operate a motor vehicle in order to perform home visits. United
States citizenship required. Ability to receive client’s approval
to work on contract required. Must live in the US 3 of the last 5
years (military and study abroad included). Effective verbal and
written communication skills with employees, community contacts,
government officials and clients. Ability to interpret and
articulate rules, orders, instructions and materials. Ability to
compose reports. Demonstrated sound judgment and even temperament.
Ability to maintain self-control in stressful situations, such as
interpersonal confrontations or emergencies. Ability to deal
tactfully with the public. Attention to detail. Must have great
organizational and time management skills. Problem solving ability.
Ability to deal with multicultural contacts with sensitivity. Basic
knowledge of immigration laws, regulations and procedures. Basic
computer skills. Ability to interpret electronic monitoring
messages and daily summary reports. Ability to develop and maintain
case records by performing data entry. Good typing skills to
develop and maintain case records by performing data entry. Ability
to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by
the department. Working Conditions: Encountered on a regular basis
as part of the work this job performs. Typical office environment.
Some local travel is required. May be required to be available
after hours. Use of standard office equipment such as copier,
computer, keyboard, telephone and fax machine. Bending, stooping
and use of hands and fingers to place electronic monitoring
equipment on program participants. Ability to use hands and fingers
to install electronic monitoring equipment and to perform data
entry. Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, enter and
exit a car and climb stairs multiple times in one day in order to
make home visits. BI Incorporated
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