Center Standards Incentive Officer (CSIO)

Company Description Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships. Job Description - Responsible for student personnel, including the discipline system, behavior adjustment, and management of significant incidents, in accordance with government and management directives. - Provides overall supervision of student personnel through effective planning, staffing, and student involvement in establishing Center policies and procedures. - Assists in the development and implementation of new or revised policies and procedures affecting student discipline, and coordinates with other departments to achieve the overall objectives of the Center. - Periodically reviews and audits all assigned areas to verify contractual compliance and effectiveness in providing services to students. - Encourages students for their performance and good behavior. - Coordinates activities to motivate and encourage students as part of the student discipline and good behavior system. - Prepares the corresponding reports. - Determines and administers disciplinary measures for students who have violated rules and regulations; advises students when their behavior is inappropriate inside or outside the Center. - Ensures that staff are properly trained in the use of the Behavior Management System. - Provides effective communication to inform staff about actions taken with students. - Requests authorization to convene the Fact-Finding Board (FFB) in accordance with the Policy and Requirements Manual and Center policies. - Conducts timely investigations into student misconduct and documents all relevant information. - Imposes appropriate sanctions in accordance with the approved Student Handbook and Department of Labor policies. - Establish a process to determine whether sanctions have been completed. - Establish a communication network to inform students, staff, and management about the results of daily activities. - Submit all reports accurately and within the established deadlines. - Files important incidents within the established time frame and follows up and reports on them. - Communicates regularly with parents, guardians, and courts to assist with behavioral issues or to notify and explain a student's expulsion from the Center due to zero tolerance policy, disruptive behavior, or safety reasons. - Maintains a record of communications with parents, guardians, and courts regarding student behavior. - Meets with new students to provide training on the behavior management system and zero-tolerance policies. - Provides regular training to participants in investigation committees. - Trains staff and students to participate in investigation committees. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications A four-year college degree is preferred, but an associate's degree and one year of work experience in juvenile justice or social services will be accepted. Five years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree if all other job requirements are met. A valid state driver's license and experience in data collection and research are required, as well as a good driving record. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written skills. The position requires the ability to communicate with internal and external contacts in a professional manner. Possess CPR/first aid certification. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Be organized and able to multitask. Possess certification under Puerto Rico Law 300. Be knowledgeable and fluent in Spanish and