Social Development Manager

Eckerd Connects; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision

19 days of Paid Time Off the firstyear

11 paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance (short-term and L

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary term life insurance

PSLF Eligible Employer

PTO Exchange

Job summary

Eckerd Connects in Denison, IA seeks a Social Development Manager to oversee Residential Living Counseling, CPP and Recreation/Fitness/Health Programs at the Job Corps center. This salaried, exempt role reports to the Center Director and requires leadership of a diverse program team.

You will ensure program compliance, staff development, and coordination of recreation and vocational activities to support student growth and safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field 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.
• Pass a drug screen in compliance with our policy; background check required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Residential Living Counseling, CPP and Recreation/Fitness/Health Programs.
• Manage administrative and program activities of the department, including CSS coordination.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement changes as approved by Center Director.
• Oversee scheduling and operation of center-sponsored recreation activities and programs.
• Oversee staff schedule 24/7 for dorm and recreation coverage.
• Support staff in dealing with student behavior and conflicts.
• Develop and distribute weekly, monthly and annual recreation/vocation plans.
• Coordinate Career Success Standards/Conflict Resolution Programs and input on career development.

Skills

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in counseling or related field

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Salary Rate: $50,000 - $55,000

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Social Development Manager reports to Center Director and is a salaried, exempt position.
• The Social Development Manager 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 Manager 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.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in counseling or work-related field 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.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Candidates applying for this position should be aware that, due to the nature of the duties involved, this role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Denison Job Corps10 Opportunity Dr

Denison, IA 51442

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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