SGA Leadership Specialist at Adams and Associates in Edinburgh, Indiana

Job Description:

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Center's student leadership programs. Instructs and facilitates leadership classes and training programs and develops and prepares students for Center leadership positions. Oversees Student Government Association and acts as the student government advisor.

o Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data.
o Plans and facilitates leadership training instruction for students and infuses leadership development activities into Center operations.
o Responsible to provide leadership students with comprehensive and individualized case management ensuring student progress, retention and completion of the Job Corps program.
o Establishes supportive/mentoring relationships with leadership students throughout their enrollment and provides personal and career counseling.
o Develops and coordinates community services opportunities for students.
o Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for education, employment, Career Technical Training and WBL.
o Routinely evaluates and documents student performance using the case management system.
o Develops certifications for the Student Leadership program.
o Selects and trains students for leadership roles.
o Administers the Student Government Association and serves as the Advisor for this group of students.
o Participates in instruction of the Extended Training Day program.
o Oversee the Student Welfare Fund activities and purchases.
o Produces quality work/assignments in a thorough, timely and accurate manner.
o Maintains appropriate personal attendance, accountability and work productivity standards.
o Plans, prioritizes and organizes assignments to meet established goals and deadlines.
o Understands and applies job knowledge to effectively complete all required job responsibilities. Proactively maintains the skills required to perform job duties.
o Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action when needed and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
o Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.
o Provides transportation as required.
o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/appropriate action is taken and ensures that problems are, in fact, corrected.
o Effectively promotes the Center's leadership program and activities to all staff via training and written and oral communication.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
o Other duties as assigned.



Qualifications



High School Diploma or equivalency required. Advanced degrees preferred. Post-High School leadership, or related, training courses preferred. Previous Job Corps or related program experience required. Must have strong facilitation skills to deliver training programs to students. Must possess a valid in-State Driver's License and meet Company insurability requirements.


Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Support and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.