Social Development Director at Adams and Associates in Laurel, Maryland

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping youth take their first leaps into their career journey? Would you like to make a difference in the lives of inner-city youth? Woodland Job Corps Center may be YOUR next move!



ABOUT WOODLAND JOB CORPS CENTER


The Woodland Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Electrical Wiring, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Advanced Training - Culinary Arts and Hotel & Lodging. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.



ABOUT ADAMS AND ASSOCIATES


Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program!


POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall management of the Social Development Department to ensure staff and student success. Provides direction and supervision to Social Development management staff, as applicable, to include Social Development Manager, Center Shift Manager/Supervisor, Dorm Supervisors, Recreation Manager/Supervisor and Safety/Security Manager/Supervisor. Responsible to provide students with a safe and structured living environment that fosters student retention, satisfaction, achievement and success. Provides direction and supervision of non-class hour activities to enhance students independent living and employability skills. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

Supervises and manages the Social Development staff and Department. Serves as the Acting Center Director in the Center Directors absence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the performance of the employees in the Social Development Department.
• Responsible for the Student/Peer Leadership program and supervision and direction of the staff responsible for student/peer leadership programming.
• Responsible to provide students with quality and structured non-class hour activities including leadership, student government, recreation and other special programs.
• Responsible for and oversees the extended training day program. Coordinates extended training activities with E&T staff and community partners.
• Responsible for the behavior management system of the Center during non-class hours to ensure safety of staff and students.
• Coordinates staff coverage to ensure student areas are supervised. o Ensures all staff adhere to rest and meal break requirements.
• Fills staff vacancies in a timely manner.
• Employs sound time-management and delegation skills. Holds staff accountable for producing quality work, develops staff for career progression and disciplines staff that fail to meet goals.
• Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees.
• Effectively motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform his/her job responsibilities. Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.
• Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for education, employment, Career Technical Training and WBL. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with elected officials.
• Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH.
• Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
• Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and positions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts degree from an accredited school required. Bachelors degree from an accredited school preferred.
• A minimum three years experience in program management and direction with a substantial experience working with youth.
• Department of Labor approval required.

"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. Apply Now