Behavioral Specialist at Adams and Associates in Laurel, Maryland

Job 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 SUMMARY

Responsible for the management of the Centers progressive student discipline, recognition and
incentive programs for students. Analyzes Centers student discipline and incentive data and uses
proper judgment and discretion to resolve student issues and problems effectively. Ensures strict
confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.

MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

Supervises and manages the CSIO Department and staff.



RESPONSIBILITIES

o Oversees the Center behavior management system to ensure student compliance with Center
rules and regulations.
o Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the
performance 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 Review
Panels.
o Investigates student incidents involving student misconduct. Reports significant concerns to
the 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 behavioral
infractions are appropriately entered into CIS.
o Analyzes and prepares data related to behavioral trends and prepares required reports as
directed.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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.
o 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 that problems are in fact corrected.
o Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and
services are provided to students.
o Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director/Center Duty Officer/Shift Manager
to include assignments to temporarily perform job responsibilities of other departments and
positions.
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 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.



Qualifications




QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

High 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 possess
a valid in-State Drivers License and meet Company insurability requirements. DOL approval
required.