Center Standards & Incentive Officer

DYNAMIC EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS INC•Dayton, OH

12d•$43,000 - $46,000

About The Position

Reports to the Social Development Director. Responsible for the development, management, and operation of standards and work support, which includes behavioral management, behavior review panel, fact-finding boards, peer discipline, student incentives program, and student legal services, in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
Two years of related experience
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
Previous experience working with youth required
Ability to ensure contractual compliance and effectiveness of delivery of services to students
Ability to promote the CSS by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students when necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Computer proficiency
If position requires driving, a valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record is required
I-9 documentation required to verify authorization to work in the United States
Ability to pass pre-employment drug test and background check

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and supervises the programmatic activities of student personnel.
Leads the SPO department in overseeing student conduct, behavior, discipline, and incentives; provides supervision, training, and guidance to SPO personnel.
Resolves complaints of alleged violations of center standards by students. Oversees review boards, conduct meetings, fact-finding boards, and hearings while adhering to requirements of due process and complying with the PRH.
Determines and administers disciplinary action for students.
Reports all serious/critical incidents in accordance with established guidelines and requirements; prepares significant incident reports for the CD.
Provides feedback to staff on results of disciplinary actions administered to students.
Conducts orientation and training on disciplinary system for staff and students. Reinforces the importance of behavior management and Career Success Standards (CSS) by conducting oneon-one interviews with new enrollees and discussing any concerns.
Administers the incentives program to recognize and reward positive behavior or gains in career pathways, in compliance with the PRH.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of peer leadership programs, collaborating with other departments when necessary. Inspires students to become peer leaders who are actively involved in the operation and standards of the center.
Collaborates with the safety and security teams to uphold and monitor standards of conduct and center safety. Also collaborates with staff from residential living, health and wellness, counseling, risk management, recreation, and other departments.
Confers with parents and center personnel and counsels students concerning problems relating to student actions on and off center.
Maintains accurate case notes in the Center Information System (CIS) for each student served.
Evaluates center culture, identifies best practices and behavior trends, and recommends changes that influence the center culture.
Enforces and publicizes Zero Tolerance Policy and anti-bullying measures.
Ensures all departmental administrative functions are accurate and accomplished in a timely manner.
Models, mentors, and monitors the positive normative culture of the center.
Acts as a responsible custodian for assigned center property.
Reports violations of ethical behavior.
Suggests opportunities for continuous operational improvement and reduction of waste.
Identifies and reports environmental health and safety concerns.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.