Job Information
Adams and Associates Behavioral Specialist in Laurel, Maryland
Behavioral Specialist
Job Details
Job Location
Woodland - Laurel, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Salary Range
$45,000.00 Salary/year
Job Category
Education
Description
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!
Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials.
At Woodland Job Corps, our goal is to help young individuals unlock their full potential by providing them with transformative education and career technical training. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
POSITION SUMMARYResponsible for the management of the Centers progressive student discipline, recognition andincentive programs for students. Analyzes Centers student discipline and incentive data and usesproper judgment and discretion to resolve student issues and problems effectively. Ensures strictconfidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISIONSupervises and manages the CSIO Department and staff.
RESPONSIBILITIESo Oversees the Center behavior management system to ensure student compliance with Centerrules and regulations.o Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates theperformance of the employees in the CSIO department.o Provides orientation to new students including explaining Center rules, regulations,incentive/disciplinary system and legal services available.o Provides in-service training to all staff on the Center behavior management system.o Ensures the Center's compliance with Job Corps Zero Tolerance policies.o Administers penalties for disciplinary infractions in accordance with PRH requirements,approved sanction guide and the Student Handbook.o Appoints and trains staff to serve on the Centers Fact Finding Boards and Behavior ReviewPanels.o Investigates student incidents involving student misconduct. Reports significant concerns tothe Center Director.o Ensures sanctions are imposed in accordance with Center Sanction Guide.o Maintains a complete file of student disciplinary records and ensures student behavioralinfractions are appropriately entered into CIS.o Analyzes and prepares data related to behavioral trends and prepares required reports asdirected.o Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift andappropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy tostudents and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior.o Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintainedand 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 andcontributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Providesquality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested.o Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluatesappropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensureprompt/appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected.o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision andservices are provided to students.o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Managerto include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments andpositions.o Other duties as assigned.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 discriminationagainst qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individualsbased on their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity orexpression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors andsubcontractors 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.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEHigh School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree from an accredited school preferred.A minimum of two years experience in Job Corps or related youth program required. Must possessa valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. DOL approvalrequired.