Social Service Assistant

R&S Lowndes Management LLC; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

R&S Lowndes Management, LLC in Sylva, NC is seeking a Social Services Assistant to support Job Corps students at the Lyndon B Johnson Job Corps Center in Franklin, NC. The role combines life-skills instruction with direct student support to help learners overcome personal and behavioral challenges and succeed in education and career training.

Two evening shifts are available: Fri–Tue 3:30 pm–12:00 am or Wed–Sun 3:30 pm–12:00 am.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth or young adults preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Deliver structured group sessions on conflict resolution, decision-making, communication skills, and workplace readiness.
• Assist in developing and updating lesson plans, handouts, and workshops that align with Job Corps’ Career Success Standards.
• Facilitate orientation sessions for new students, introducing them to center expectations, resources, and support services.
• Support the Social Services team in integrating life skills training into the broader academic and career technical curriculum.
• Provide one-on-one guidance to students experiencing personal, social, or behavioral challenges.
• Assist with case management activities, including documentation, progress tracking, and referrals to community resources.
• Collaborate with counselors, residential staff, and instructors to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Encourage positive behavior, accountability, and personal growth through mentoring and consistent support.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH).
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings to support student success.
• Assist in coordinating student engagement activities that promote wellness, leadership, and community involvement.
• Support the center’s mission of fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field (preferred)

Job description

Sylva, 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: Lyndon B Johnson Job Corps-Franklin NC

Work schudle-There are two to choose from:

1. Friday thru Tuesday 3:30 pm-12:00 midnight (wed and Thursday off)

or

2. Wednesday through Sunday 3:30 pm thru 12:00 midnight. (Monday and Tuesday off)

Position Summary The Social Services Assistant supports the mission of Job Corps by helping students overcome personal, social, and behavioral challenges that may interfere with their education and career training. This role combines instructional responsibilities—teaching life skills and employability workshops with direct student support, ensuring that young people have the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed in the program and beyond. Key Responsibilities Instructional Duties Deliver structured group sessions on topics such as conflict resolution, decision‑making, communication skills, and workplace readiness. Assist in developing and updating lesson plans, handouts, and workshops that align with Job Corps’ Career Success Standards. Facilitate orientation sessions for new students, introducing them to center expectations, resources, and support services. Support the Social Services team in integrating life skills training into the broader academic and career technical curriculum. Student Support & Case Management

Student Support & Case Management

• Provide one-on‑one guidance to students experiencing personal, social, or behavioral challenges.
• Assist with case management activities, including documentation, progress tracking, and referrals to community resources.
• Collaborate with counselors, residential staff, and instructors to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Encourage positive behavior, accountability, and personal growth through mentoring and consistent support.

Program & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential student records in compliance with Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH).
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings to support student success.
• Assist in coordinating student engagement activities that promote wellness, leadership, and community involvement.
• Support the center’s mission of fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 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