Job Developer jobs in Hilton Head Island, SC

This announcement may be used to fill all current or future full-time and part-time openings at Job Challenge Academy.

If selected, applicant must be in compliance with the grooming regulations found in AR 670-1. Requests for waivers to these requirements will be submitted in accordance with the procedures found in AR 600-20 (Religious Accommodation) or AR 40-501 (Medical Accommodation).

Pay depending on time at JCA, plus meeting performance standards.

$36,000 - Primary Level (1-6 months) 

$37,500 - Senior Level (7-12 months) 

$39,000 - Advanced Level (13-24 months) - Full Performance Level

$42,000 - Expert Level (25 months) - Promotion to the Expert Level is competitive and based on program needs 

Part time pay is $17.00 per hour.

The purpose of Job Challenge Academy (JCA) is to take select graduates of Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) and provide additional training to augment the training received while enrolled in YCA. Half of the enrolled students will be “court-involved.” The primary training offered by JCA is vocational training and related soft skill training designed to prepare students for successful employment or continuation of training upon completion of the 20-week program.  In addition, to this overarching goal, JCA will continue the training and goals of YCA and will also use a quasi-military model. The Job Academy will reinforce and build upon the lessons instilled within cadets while enrolled at YCA. The persons affected by the Job Challenge Academy program are the at-risk youth of the State of Georgia who are selected. One hundred youth are identified during the YCA residential phase. From these 100 cadets, 50 will be enrolled into Job Challenge at the completion of the YCA residential phase. The scope of this program is enormous in that it sets out to provide a life-changing opportunity for at-risk youth from across Georgia that will have an impact on them for the rest of their lives.

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supervising and monitoring the daily activities of assigned students, including maintaining activity logs documenting student activities and behavior;
• Conducting, supervising, and participating in physical training program, while maintaining the ability to lead, demonstrate, and participate in daily physical fitness activities to include calisthenics, running, hiking, and working with basic exercise equipment;
• Adhering to and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures relating to the provision of guidance and instruction.

The selected candidate must be willing to work a rotating shift, which may include evenings, weekends or additional hours. Applicant is required to maintain a valid driver's license.

Preference will be given to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, also possess a combination of the following:

• Two years related experience working with “at-risk” youth;
• Associates degree and/or rank of E-5 in the military;
• Skill in completing administrative activities to include proficiency in using MicroSoft Office software;
• Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
• Basic knowledge and ability to lead military drill and ceremonies in accordance with Army Field Manual 22.5;
• Ability to conduct personal, career, and corrective counseling.

GA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time Employees

Additional Information:
 
Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search, national fingerprint records search and a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program). In addition, a post-employment federal background investigation is also required.

“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE”

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Unclassified position #00202912