Social Development Specialist (Residential Advisor)

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Career Systems Development Corporation

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Posted about 1 month ago

Full Time

Ottumwa, Iowa

In Person

Smart Summary

The specialist assists students aged 16-24 in adjusting to center life by providing supervision, behavior modification, and mentorship, while also conducting daily safety inspections and documenting related issues. Responsibilities include monitoring students during hygiene, recreation, and meals, facilitating life skills discussions, and providing informal counseling.

We are looking for someone with a High School diploma (or equivalent) and ideally, one year of experience in education or a similar field working with students. The role involves assisting students, conducting safety inspections, and providing informal counseling, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Supervision

Behavior Modification

Mentoring

Safety Inspections

Student Monitoring

Recreation Activity Organization

Life Skills Facilitation

Peer Mediation

Conflict Resolution

Informal Counseling

Stress Management

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job Description

Description

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.


Schedule: Sunday 1pm - 10pm, Monday - Thursday 11am - 8pm.


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.

Requirements

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.

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Career Systems Development Corporation

At Career Systems, we’re about changing lives. For more than 50 years, we’ve impacted over 50,000 students seeking to elevate themselves through education, career training, and sustainable, independent living. We train and teach our students not only the career they discover is their calling, but also the confidence, character, and life skills they need for a lifetime of achievement and success.

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