Social Service Assistant

R&S Lowndes Management LLC

Chadron (NE)

On-site

USD 41,700,000 - 59,391,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

R&S Lowndes Management, LLC is hiring a Social Services Assistant for the Pine Ridge Job Corps Center in Chadron, NE. This full-time residential role supports students, provides guidance, and helps develop essential life skills in a structured setting.

The position offers two schedules (evening or overnight) with a comprehensive benefits package and a starting pay of $17.64 per hour, approximately $36,691 annually. High school diploma or GED required; related degree preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field preferred.
Experience with at-risk youth or young adults is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance, supervision, and support to students in a residential Job Corps environment.
Build positive relationships with students while maintaining professional boundaries.
Encourage positive behavior, responsibility, accountability, and respect.
Assist students in developing social, interpersonal, and independent-living skills.
Support students experiencing personal, behavioral, or social challenges.
Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students.
Observe student behavior and address or report concerns.
Assist with conflict resolution and positive behavioral interventions.
Support behavior-management policies.
Communicate effectively with students, counselors, residential staff, and management.
Maintain confidential documentation of student activities and progress.
Participate in student-support and case-management activities.
Follow Job Corps policies, safety requirements, and guidelines.
Report safety concerns and incidents promptly.
Perform additional student-support duties as assigned.

Skills

Social Services

Human Services

Youth Development

Student Support

Behavioral Support

Crisis Intervention

Case Documentation

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Positive Behavioral Intervention

At-Risk Youth

Maintain Boundaries

Evening/Overnight Hours

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field preferred

Tools

Job description

Chadron, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

R&S Lowndes Management, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing workforce solutions, program management, consulting, education and training, and operational support to government agencies and enterprise organizations.

Founded by a United States Marine Corps veteran, R&S Lowndes Management is committed to operational excellence, mission-focused service, and helping organizations build the workforce and infrastructure needed to achieve measurable results. Our capabilities include staffing and personnel, workforce development, government consulting, program management, education and training, and facility support.

We take a people-centered approach to recruiting and program delivery, connecting qualified professionals with meaningful opportunities while providing our clients with dependable, responsive workforce solutions.

At R&S Lowndes Management, we believe that strong people, credible leadership, and a commitment to service are the foundation of successful organizations.

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Job Description

Location: Pine Ridge Job Corps Center

Work Location: 15710 US-385, Chadron, NE 69337

Pay: $17.64 per hour

Annual Salary: Approximately $36,691

Employment Type: Full-Time

Benefits: Full Benefits Package

IMPORTANT - TWO POSITIONS & TWO SCHEDULE OPTIONS

We are currently hiring two full-time Social Services Assistants . Each position has a different work schedule.

Option 1 - Evening Shift

Tuesday through Saturday: 3:30 PM - 12:00 Midnight

Days Off: Sunday and Monday

Option 2 - Overnight Shift

Tuesday through Saturday: 12:00 Midnight - 8:30 AM

Days Off: Sunday and Monday

Applicants may indicate their preferred schedule when applying. Candidates must be able to reliably work the complete schedule selected.

Position Summary

The Social Services Assistant supports the daily care, development, supervision, and well-being of students at the Pine Ridge Job Corps Center.

This position works directly with young adults in a residential environment, providing guidance, support, positive behavioral reinforcement, and assistance with students' personal and social development.

The Social Services Assistant serves as a positive role model and helps students develop the responsibility, interpersonal skills, appropriate behaviors, and life skills necessary for success in Job Corps and future employment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide guidance, supervision, and support to students in a residential Job Corps environment.
Build positive and professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Encourage positive behavior, personal responsibility, accountability, and respect.
Assist students with developing appropriate social, interpersonal, and independent-living skills.
Provide support to students experiencing personal, behavioral, or social challenges.
Help maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students.
Observe student behavior and appropriately address or report concerns.
Assist with conflict resolution and positive behavioral interventions.
Support established student behavior-management and conduct policies.
Communicate effectively with students, counselors, residential staff, management, and other members of the student-support team.
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation regarding student activities, incidents, progress, and other required information.
Participate in student-support and case-management activities as required.
Follow all Job Corps policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable program guidelines.
Promptly report safety concerns, incidents, and other matters requiring management attention.
Perform additional student-support duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Social Services
Human Services
Youth Development
Student Support
Behavioral Support
Crisis Intervention
Case Documentation
Communication Skills
Problem Solving
Relationship Building
Positive Behavioral Intervention
Working with At-Risk Youth and Young Adults
Ability to Maintain Professional Boundaries
Ability to Work Evening or Overnight Hours

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, compassionate, and comfortable working directly with young adults in a structured residential environment.

Successful candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate sound judgment, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and be able to remain calm and professional when addressing challenging situations.

Candidates should also be comfortable working independently during evening or overnight hours while remaining attentive to student safety and well-being.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field preferred

Experience working with at-risk youth or young adults strongly preferred
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skill
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
Commitment to the mission-driven environment of Job Corps—helping young people build skills, confidence, and career pathways

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.