Director of Social Development & Programs

Eckerd Connects; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off 19 days

Paid Holidays 11

Retirement match 5%

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance (short/long)

Life Insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects' Laredo Job Corps Center in Texas is seeking a Social Development Director to supervise Residential Living Counseling, CPP, and Recreation/Fitness/Health Programs, ensuring compliant, effective social development operations.

The role plans and coordinates department activities, provides staff training, manages staff performance, and schedules dorm and recreation services. A HS diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, with a minimum of one year supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three years of broad-based professional Job Corps or similar training program experience preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• The Social Development Director directly supervises the Residential Living Counseling, CPP and Recreation/Fitness/Health Programs. Responsible for the management of social development functions, in compliance with government and management directives.
• The Social Development Director plans, coordinates and manages the administrative and programmatic activities of the department, including coordination of the CSS program.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement staff changes as approved by the Center Director.
• Oversee the scheduling and operation of Center sponsored recreation activities and programs.
• Oversee the staff schedule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for dorm and recreation coverage.
• Provide support and guidance to staff in dealing with behavior of students and resolving individual or group situations.
• Develop and distribute weekly monthly and annual recreation/vocation plans and scheduled activities.
• Coordinates the Career Success Standards /Conflict Resolution Programs and provides input on career development skills of students.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Eckerd Connects' Laredo Job Corps Center in Texas is seeking a Social Development Director to supervise Residential Living Counseling, CPP, and Recreation/Fitness/Health Programs, ensuring compliant, effective social development operations.

The role plans and coordinates department activities, provides staff training, manages staff performance, and schedules dorm and recreation services. A HS diploma is required; a Bachelor's degree is preferred, with a minimum of one year supervisory experience.