Center Standards and Incentives Officer

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Job Description

Responsible for the administration of the Center’s Behavior Management System providing training to staff and students in the system and for meeting with Student Government to assess the need for changes in the system.

• Ensures staff is thoroughly trained in the use of the Behavior Management System.
• Provides effective communication for informing staff about actions taken with students.
• Requests authorization for calling Fact Finding Board (FFB) according to the Policy and Requirement Handbook and Center Policies.
• Conducts timely investigations of student misconduct and documents all relevant information.
• Issues appropriate sanctions according to approved Student Handbook and DOL policies.
• Establishes process to determine whether sanctions have been completed.
• Establishes communication network for reporting to students, staff, and management the results of each day’s activities.
• Submits all reports and audits accurately and within established time frames.
• Files significant incidents within the time frame and tracks and submits follow up reports.
• Communicates regularly with parents, guardians, and the courts to assist with behavior issues or to notify and explain a student’s removal from the center due to Zero Tolerance, disruptive behavior, or safety reasons.
• Maintains log of communication with parents, guardians, and courts regarding student behavior.
• Meets with new students to provide training in the Behavior Management System and Zero Tolerance Policies.
• Provides regularly scheduled training for participants of the Fact-Finding Boards
• Trains staff and students for participation on the Fact-Finding Boards.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property.
• Adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Fosters and sustains a conducive environment at the center, ensuring it remains free from harassment, intimidation, and disrespect, thereby ensuring a safe space for both staff and students to engage in work and learning.
• Attends all required staff training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Juvenile Justice, Human Services, or related field required.
• Three to five years related experience required.
• One to two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience working with diverse population of youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.