Student Personnel Officer

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

20h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and we want YOU to join our team! This role directly supervises the student personnel assistant and is responsible for the operation of the student personnel function, which includes the behavioral management system and legal services. The position also assists with the management of significant incidents in compliance with government and management directives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years related experience required, one of which should be supervisory
Directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and supervise the administrative and programmatic activities of the department
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement departmental changes as approved by the center director and coordinated with the manager, human resources prior to implementation
Develop departmental budget, monitor and control expenditures, and review and recommend changes to budget authorizations, as appropriate
Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting student services and coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center objectives
Regularly assess and audit department for contractual compliance and quality of services to students; prepare reports on audits and assessments
Determine and administer disciplinary action for students who have violated rules of conduct; counsel students when their behavior on and off center is inappropriate
Administer the assigned student incentive program components
Coordinate legal services for students; provide liaison with legal services, court systems, parole officers and other law enforcement agencies as related to student behavior
Maintain updated student handbook and behavior management system
Conduct orientation and training on behavioral management system for staff and students
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 staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.