Social Services Assistant

Exceed, LLC; Franklin (NC); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Exceed, LLC at the Lyndon B Johnson Job Corps Center seeks a Social Services Assistant to help students overcome personal, social, and behavioral challenges while supporting their educational and career training goals.

The role combines instructional duties—teaching life skills and employability workshops—with direct student support, ensuring that students have the tools, resources, and encouragement they need to succeed in the program and beyond.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required; AS/BA preferred.
• Experience with at-risk youth or young adults preferred.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver structured group sessions on life skills, conflict resolution, and workplace readiness.
• Assist in developing and updating lesson plans and workshops aligned with Career Success Standards.
• Facilitate orientation sessions and introduce center resources and support services.
• Provide one-on-one guidance and assist with case management, documentation, and referrals.
• Maintain confidential student records and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Facilitation

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

AS/BA in Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field preferred

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

The Social Services Assistant supports the mission of the Lyndon B Johnson 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

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.