Social Development Specialist [Multiple Shifts]

Career Systems Development Corporation; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Legal assistance

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation in Ottumwa, IA, seeks a Social Development Specialist to support youth ages 16-24 in a multi-shift program. The role emphasizes supervision, mentoring and life-skills guidance within a government-supported Job Corps context.

Roles include daily safety inspections, activity coordination, counseling support and compliance with program procedures, with several shift options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 1 year experience in education or working with students.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Knowledge of Life Skills, behavior management and group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with Center life through supervision and mentoring.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and report issues.
• Monitor students in hygiene, chores, recreation, cafeteria, transportation and activities.
• Ensure wake up procedures and MAC signature are completed.
• Maintain bulletin boards with updated information.
• Organize and direct recreation/non-vocational activities.
• Facilitate small group Life Skills discussions.
• Provide informal counseling on stress, emergencies and related topics.

Skills

Mentoring

Supervision

Safety awareness

Life Skills facilitation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Social Development Specialist [Multiple Shifts]

Career Systems Development Corporation Ottumwa, Iowa, United States

About this position

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: 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.

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.

Salary Information

$18.81 - $18.81Hourly Wage