Social Development Director

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits:

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
• PTO Exchange

Average Annual Salary: $55,000 to $60,000

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Social Development Director reports to Center Director and is a salaried, exempt position.
• The Social Development Director directly supervises the Residential Living Counseling, CPP and Recreation/Fitness/Health Programs. Responsible for the management of social development functions, in compliance with government and management directives.
• The Social Development Director plans, coordinates and manages 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.
• 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.
• Provide support and guidance to staff in dealing with behavior of students and resolving individual or group situations.
• Develop and distribute weekly monthly and annual recreation/vocation plans and scheduled activities.
• Coordinates the Career Success Standards /Conflict Resolution Programs and provides input on career development skills of students.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling or work-related field preferred.
• Three years of broad-based professional Job Corps or similar training program experience preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of counseling, recreational and residential programs. Specific training in sociology, psychology, or management preferred. Physical and mental toughness to withstand long hours required. Ability to communicate effectively, establish rapport and relate effectively with students and staff. Ability to direct and inspire both professional and paraprofessional personnel. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment. In addition, an individual must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Pittsburgh Job Corps
7175 Highland Dr.

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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