Social Services Assistant

Exceed,-LLC; Coeburn (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed provides support services at Flatwoods Job Corps Center, delivering structured life-skills and employability sessions while guiding students through personal and behavioral challenges. You will help integrate training with the center’s academic and career curriculum, supporting students’ growth and success.

The role emphasizes confidential case management, mentoring, and collaboration with counselors and staff to promote safe, inclusive environments and holistic development for at-risk

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 is desirable.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional sessions and life skills/workplace readiness topics.
• Assist in developing lesson plans, handouts, and workshops aligned with Job Corps standards.
• Facilitate orientation sessions for new students and explain center resources.
• Provide one-on-one guidance and case-management support; document progress and referrals.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Social Services Assistant supports the mission of Flatwoods Job Corps Center 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

• 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).

• Participating 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.

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 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

Job Description

Position Summary

The Social Services Assistant supports the mission of Flatwoods Job Corps Center 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.

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

• 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).

• Participating 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.

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 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

Company Description EXCEED provides management, professional, analytical, security, and technical services to the Federal and State governments, and to private industry.

Exceed applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Our organization provides management, professional, analytical, security, and technical services to the Federal and State governments, and to private industry.

EXCEED employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Exceed will provide accommodation to anyone needing assistance in completing the application process.