Job Corps is the nation’s largest free residential education and job training program that prepares young people ages 16-24 with education and hands-on career training for entry level positions in today's job market. At Job Corps, students can complete their high school education, GED, learn a specific trade, and also receive assistance in transitional support services (finding housing, employment, etc.). Detroit Job Corps Center is located in Detroit, Michigan and is currently managed by Serrato Corporation.
Position
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SGA/LTL Coordinator
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Reports To
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Social Development Director
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Department
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Social Development
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FLSA STATUS
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Non-Exempt - Full Time
Primary Position Objectives
Responsible for developing, conducting, and supervising/chaperoning a wide variety of leisure-time learning activities for all students and providing oversight and direction to the SGA and center leadership programs.
Brief Description of Duties
- Assists in planning, organizing, and carrying out department’s leisure time learning services.
- Administers a well-rounded program of diversified activities.
- Submits all supply and maintenance needs, giving suggested source of supply to supervisor.
- Keeps a daily record of attendance in the assigned recreational/LTL activities and areas.
- Maintains discipline, cleanliness, and inventory control in assigned areas.
- Posts schedules of monthly activities and special events.
- Submits a schedule of activities to the manager on the last Wednesday of each month.
- Submits list of monthly off-center cultural activities and other events, which will be placed on the upcoming month’s calendar of off-center trips.
- Maintains a stocked first aid kit in assigned area where it is clearly visible and accessible.
- Assists in recruitment of volunteers and supervises and gives direction to any volunteer personnel assigned to the recreation/LTL area.
- Projects a positive self-image and encourages enthusiastic participation in leisure time learning activities/programs.
- Chaperones and directs off-center trips and ensures necessary funds are available for the trips.
- Serves on the Leisure Time Learning Committee and reports progress of activities to the committee.
- Collaborates on a monthly basis with the Academic Manager to discuss student academic needs.
- Ensures student leaders are trained as facilitators for Leisure Learning and that they are involved with the activities.
- Ensures that Leisure Learning Activities result in improved academic outcomes, increased retention, and improved staff/student relations.
- Provides a wide variety of clubs and organizations for students to participate in.
- Submits time sheet and other reports timely and according to center policy.
- Oversees the SGA and student leadership programs according to PRH and center policy.
- Assists with and trains student leaders according to center policy.
- Works towards meeting performance standard goals.
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), Serrato policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates and abides by Serrato Corporation’s core values and operating principles.
- Follows CDSS plan and Standards of Conduct system daily.
- Maintains recreational equipment and good housekeeping and complies with safety practices.
- Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
- Model, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success.
- Participates in PRH mandated staff training. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Key Competencies
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Performance Standards/Results
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Effective
Communication
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- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information.
- Very high standard of communication skills both written and verbal for the presentation of facts and ideas.
- Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
Organization of Work
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- Action oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem solving.
- Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
- Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
- Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via development of professional skills and personal growth.
Professionalism
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- Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by Serrato Corporation’s Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
- Acts as team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.
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Qualifications
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
- Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, ans basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
- Knowledge of programs and activities designed to enhance student’s learning and recreation skills.
- Knowledge in planning, coordinating, supervising recreational and learning activities.
- High level of organization, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience
Minimum of one to three years related experience and/or training.
Education
Associate of Arts Degree, preferably in a related field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid State Drivers’ License. Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B CDL with passenger endorsements.
- Lifeguard certification.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms and to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, climb, or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
Benefits Offered
- Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and basic life insurance.
- Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401K & 401K Matching
- Tutiton Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Counseling Service Program
Disclaimers
- Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Serrato Corporation conducts background checks and drug screens.