Social Development Specialist [Multiple Shifts]

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Ottumwa, IA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Other • Professional Services • Social Impact
The Role
Provide supervision, mentoring, and behavior support to 16-24 year-old students; conduct safety inspections; monitor hygiene, chores, recreation, and meals; run life skills groups, conflict resolution, and informal counseling; organize activities and maintain student accountability and center information.
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Description

Interested in making a difference in young adults’ lives between the ages of 16-24? If so we may have the perfect job for you.

Job Corps is a government-funded, no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps socioeconomically disadvantaged youth. We strive to fulfill this mission by following our Core Values of Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment.

Come and surround yourself with talented and professional individuals who have also taken the next step of making a difference in someone’s life.

You would not only have a great and dedicated team to work with, but you may also be eligible to take advantage of a comprehensive benefits plan which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), legal and PTO.

Schedules:

  • Option 1: Monday & Tuesday 3:00pm-12:00am, Friday-Sunday 8am-5pm (1 Opening)
  • Option 2: Wednesday - Sunday  3:00pm-12:00am (3 Openings)
  • Option 3: Friday-Tuesday 1:00pm-10:00pm (1 Opening)
  • Option 4: Saturday-Wednesday 11:30pm-8:30am (1 Opening)
  • Option 5: Thursday-Monday 11:30pm-8:30am(1 Opening)

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Assists students in adjusting to Center life by providing supervision, behavior modification, and acting as a mentor.
  • Conducts daily safety inspections of assigned area and reports/documents all Facility or Safety related issues.
  • Provides daily supervision or assistance in monitoring students in personal hygiene, room/ chore assignments, recreations activities, cafeteria monitoring, transportation and programmed activities.
  • Ensures that Student Wake up procedures are followed, and that the MAC is signed by each present student (Student Accountability) .
  • Maintains bulletin boards in assigned area with updated student and center information.
  • Organizes, conducts and directs recreation/ non-vocational activities.
  • Facilitates small group discussions in Life Skills, peer mediation, conflict resolution, etc.
  • Provides informal counseling in relation to stress management, personal problems, emergency, or home situations, etc., with students, and provides insight into responsible behaviors and attitudes.

Requirements

Minimum: Must have a High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred: At least one year of experience in education or a similar field, working with students. Model the company Core Values.

Knowledge: Knowledge of methods needed to instill appropriate behavior as well as work and study habits in adolescent students; of housekeeping techniques and management; to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions or directives fluently in English. Must obtain CPR & 1st aid Certification.

Skills Required

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification
  • Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions in English
  • Knowledge of methods to instill appropriate behavior, work and study habits in adolescent students
  • Knowledge of housekeeping techniques and management
  • At least one year experience in education or a similar field working with students
  • Model the company Core Values (Safety, Individual Accountability, Respect, Integrity, Growth and Commitment)
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The Company
1,200 Employees
Year Founded: 1964

What We Do

Career Systems Development Corporation is a privately owned company operating Job Corps centers nationwide that deliver workforce development and vocational education for disadvantaged youth. Since 1964, CSD manages residential and non-residential training, academic instruction, career counseling, and employer placement services. Partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor, the company provides wraparound support, certifications, and hands-on training to prepare students for sustainable careers.

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