Social Development Director at Distinction LLC – St. Louis, Missouri

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

Directly supervises the Residential Living and Recreation/ Fitness/Health Programs. Ensures clear assignment of a Center Shift Managers for all shifts. Ensures thorough and comprehensive training and accountability for all Center Shift Managers. Responsible for the management of social development functions, in compliance with government and management directives. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Plan, coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the department, including coordination of the CSS program.

• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement staff changes as approved by the Center Director.

• Provide oversight of the SGA and Student Leadership Program, and Y-2-Y.

• Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor/control expenditures. Review changes to budget authorizations.

• Develop new and revise policies and procedures affecting the Social Development Department. Coordinate with other departments to ensure attainment of overall objectives.

• Establish, implement, and supervise control procedures to maximize student living standards. Coordinate student participation.

• Provide group and individual staff training to develop greater staff proficiency in providing guidance to students.

• Coordinate Group Counseling Sessions: Personal Development, Conflict Resolution, Money Management/Budget, Home Sickness, and Personal Relationships.

• Coordinate on and off-Center evening programs to include opportunities to enhance academic and English Language skills.

• Provide group and individual staff training to develop greater staff proficiency in providing guidance to students.

• Coordinate the Career Success Team (RAs and Counselors).

• Provide oversight of Leisure Time Employment.

• Coordinate evening WBL transportation, meal and schedule (Medical students).

• Control documentation and good maintenance records. Ensure that specified documents are turned over to each shift. Compile status reports for areas of responsibility

• Develops a planned orientation program for new hires and provides in-service training for departmental staff.

• Provides oversight of Evening Study Group and Library/Kindle Sign In and Out.

• Coordinate Evening TEAP/HEALS Programs.

• Assist in the development of community linkages and volunteers in areas of management responsibilities.

• Oversee the scheduling and operation of Center sponsored recreation activities and programs.

• Oversee the staff schedule 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for dorm and recreation coverage.

• Control documentation and good maintenance records. Ensure that specified documents are turned over to each shift. Compile status reports for areas of responsibility

• Ensures compliance with EEO, AAP and other contractual goals and objectives.

• Develops a planned orientation program for new hires and provides in-service training for departmental staff.

• Attends required staff training sessions.

• Inspect dormitory areas; recommend facility maintenance when needed. Control use of equipment and supplies; make minor repairs and recommend purchases.

• Provide support and guidance to staff in dealing with behavior of students and resolving individual or group situations.

• Report to Safety Manager any problems that have been identified in your areas immediately.

• Develop and distribute weekly monthly and annual recreation/avocation plans and scheduled activities.

• Initiates and coordinates the Recreation Assessment Plan for each new student and provides Recreation/Fitness/Health orientation.

• Coordinates the Career Success Standards /Conflict Resolution Programs and provides input on career development skills of students.

• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.

• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.

• May assist with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling or work-related field.

• Three years of broad-based professional Job Corps or similar training program experience.

• One year of supervisory experience required.

• Five years of experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity in the field of education and/or vocational training, social services, or rehabilitation.

• Valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.