Residential Manager (Monday to Friday 10am-7pm), Full-Time, Onsite

Career Systems Development Corporation•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Manager plans, directs, and administers the residential living and recreation programs at San Jose Job Corps, a government-funded education and vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth ages 16–24. The role oversees the Social Development Department and the work of Residential and Recreation Supervisors to ensure students’ needs are met. The manager supports orderly, clean, and disciplined dormitory living while promoting student self-discipline, social skills, leadership, and participation in motivating recreation activities. The position also supports staff development, departmental objectives, and assistance to students facing emergencies or other traumatic experiences. The job posting gives two different schedules: the title states Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m., while the description lists Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. The position is identified as full-time and onsite. A comprehensive benefits plan may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and PTO.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a work-related area.
Three years of work-related experience.
Supervisory experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with and relate to disadvantaged youth.
Ability to obtain a state driver’s license.
Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and AED certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate staff and model professional behavior for students and staff.
Strong management skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and abide by the Company Core Values and operating principles.
Plan for the Social Development Department’s needs and manage Residential and Recreation Supervisors to ensure students’ needs are met.
Conduct regular staff meetings and employee training sessions.
Provide monthly and weekly activity reports to the Program Director.
Prepare reports, budgets, and objectives for the residential living and recreation components.
Maintain order and discipline in dormitories while promoting self-discipline and awareness of others.
Ensure orderly and clean living conditions.
Oversee social skills and student leadership sessions.
Ensure the recreation program is comprehensive and broad-based, with activities that motivate and inspire students.
Attend required staff training sessions.
Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to students in cases including injury, illness, emotional trauma, arrest, trouble at home, and other traumatic experiences.
Ensure departmental equal employment and affirmative action goals and objectives are met.
Interview and select staff.
Prepare and conduct performance evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned.