Manager, Residential Living

Up to $1000 SIGN-ON BONUS

At the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Academy in Morganfield, Kentucky we provide at-risk students with the tools they need to be successful at no cost to them or their families.

Our team members enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Affordable health, dental and prescription drug insurance
• Paid vacation time, paid sick time, 11 paid holidays,
• A chance to make a difference every day! 

Essential Duties:

• Plan, coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the department.
• Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and recommend and implement departmental changes as approved by the director of career success and coordinated with the director, human resources prior to implementation.
• Assist the director of career success in the preparation of the departmental budget; monitor and control
• Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies and procedures affecting residential living.
• Review and audit all assigned areas regularly for contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students. Prepare related reports.
• Establish, implement and supervise control procedures to maximize student living standard; coordinate student participation.
• Implement and maintain collaborative communication with counseling services staff, other center staff, and outside community resources to facilitate student progress and performance.
• Schedule group sessions and ensure adherence to program requirements/record keeping.
• Manage student dorm government and coordinate student clothing trips.
• Develop and monitor shift schedules for 24-hour, 7 day/week dormitory coverage; control documentation and maintenance of records.
• Inspect dormitory areas regularly; ensure facility maintenance is done when needed.
• Provide support and guidance to staff in dealing with student behavior and resolving individual or group issues.
• Monitor and assist with the student accountability system as it relates to residential living, including daily attendance reported to the student records office.
• Conduct residential living activities which promote improved center performance statistics, particularly
• retention factors.
• Have a basic understanding of the MYPACE program and its role in a student's transition plan.
• Review individual student's MYPACE plan as needed to provide support/guidance as appropriate.
• Provide support as needed with goals/activities as identified on one of the four MYPACE Pathway Achievement Record (PAR).
• Maintain a safe and clean work area that models high standards for a work environment.
• Provide positive, quality customer services to students, staff and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps' Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Cultivate and maintain a climate on center which is free of harassment, intimidation and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree
• Two years experience working with youth, and two years supervisory experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.