Student Behavior Management Officer (Manager)

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION: 

Responsible for the overall management and operation of the Student Behavior Management System and Student Leadership.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manages and directs the operation of the Student Behavior Management System.
• Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for Student Human Resources staff. 
• Ensures the Center student behavior management system complies with Job Corps policies and procedures.
• Provides orientation to new students and staff.
• Acts as a liaison between the Center and judicial agencies/courts; solicits legal representation for students; coordinates bail bond processes.
• Initiates behavior-related serious incident reports and seeks prior approval of the Center Director and Corporate Headquarters prior to submission to Regional and National Offices.
• Oversees the operation of the Behavior Review panels.
• Promotes and oversees the student incentive program.
• Administers penalties for disciplinary infractions in accordance with the Student Handbook.
• Oversees the management and maintenance of student behavior management records.
• Prepares and controls the departmental budget.
• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring of the student leadership program.
• Acts as Center Director in the absence of the same.
• Acts as trusted advisor to the Center Director and is a member of the senior leadership team.

Note:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge of management practices; proven ability to lead and support a team
• Ability to understand, control and track direct spending and labor budgets
• Demonstrated ability to work with challenging students in a variety of situations
• Ability to work with constant interruptions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated knowledge of student behavioral issues 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Science or related field. A combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years in youth counseling, law enforcement or related field; one of which was in a supervisory capacity.

OTHER:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.  However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be required to work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends
• Exposure to possible confrontations with students