Advanced Human Services Worker-Residential Advisor Instructor Job Listing at Odle Management in Kittrell, NC (Job ID 9001)

Description

Odle Management – A subsidiary of Eckerd Connects

Reports to the CTT Manager and is a salaried, exempt position. Performs as an instructor in a regular classroom setting, presenting instructions in designated subject area. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and abides by Eckerd Connects Core Values and operating principles.
• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to insure maximum student motivation.
• Meets SMART Goals established by management every Program Year.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting in order to insure maximum learning.
• Instructs on the Advance Human Services Worker-Residential Advisor curriculum in accordance with the Job Corps requirements and program specifications.
• Counsels and motivates students regarding behavior, training, personal and/or study habits and problems.
• Develops and prepares supplemental lessons and recommends curricula changes.
• Individualizes the Advance Human Services Worker-Residential Advisor curriculum to fit the students' choice of vocation and maintains contact with vocational counselors and instructors.
• Responsible for building and equipment in seeing that security measures are taken, and equipment and supplies are cared for. Maintains a clean working environment that mirrors industry standards.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, and monthly student evaluations.
• Maintains classroom environment (behavior and surroundings) conductive to learning.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Adheres to all aspects of Covenant Learning Solutions' (CLS) Quality Assurance Plan.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate Career Success Standards (CSS) and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a Campus climate that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• Identify possible new Work Based Learning (WBL) site partners and provide recommendations points-of-contact to BCL-WBL Coordinator.
• Visits work sites to monitor student progress.
• Meets monthly with Career Counselors, BCL-WBL Coordinator and student regarding their student evaluation progress. 
• Develops Performance Improvement Plans for Students that are not meeting appropriate benchmarks.
• Assists and prepares student to obtain Industry Recognized Credentials.
• Ability to navigate the Microsoft Suite of Applications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization. (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but candidates must pursue certification)
• Previous experience working in the related trade/field preferred. 
• High School Diploma or GED required.   Associate's degree or professional trade school completion preferred.
• High level of communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Experience with youth, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer proficiency.
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.

Additional Requirements: Knowledge of required subject area. Ability to transfer topical knowledge to meet specific learning objectives. Ability to compose descriptive reports. Able to use appropriate techniques to implement programmatic activities. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification. Ability to motivate and inspire students and effectively relate to the trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.