Work Program Instructor - Brrc

Job Responsibilities

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people ofthe South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

MISSION:

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE:

SCDJJ provides work experience, employment skills, job training and job certifications to youth within the secure facilities. The Work Program Instructor will provide instructional services and oversight for the youth workers in the Institutional Work Programs as these youth work and create products for the Agency's Store of Hope.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares lesson content and instructional activities to improve students' content knowledge, mastery of skills and to increase overall content knowledge.

Engages in best practices to deliver content - specific lessons and instruction to students by means of established distance learning instructional delivery platform, where applicable demonstrates technology proficiency in using district endorsed instructional applications.

Establishes clear communication with students, Teacher of Records (TOR), and all personnel within the distance learning and site instructional delivery platform.

Advances the mission and vision of the school district and the agency.

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the district, state and other regulatory agencies displaying professionalism and leadership by adhering to all policies and procedures.

Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and relevant program experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to demonstrate practical applications of creating products or services {auto mechanics, carpentry/woodworking, welding, robotics, coding, gaming, or other career readiness opportunities preferred) and have experience and knowledge in instructional practices, methods, strategies, to include workshop/classroom management based on positive reinforcement.

Have good observation skills.

Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the designated trade.

Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the trades.

Knowledge of techniques, methods, requirements and practices used in the designated trade.

Maintain effective working relationships with others.

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies and procedures relevant to the area of employment.

Under general supervision of the principal or the assistant principal annually scheduled performance reviews.

Works collaboratively and regularly with staff and administration.

This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the Jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

Note:If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview.

Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

A High School Diploma and relevant experience in a trade pertaining to creating saleable products and/or job certifications preferably in auto mechanics, carpentry, woodworking, welding, robotics, coding, gaming or other career readiness opportunities

Additional Comments

TheSouth Carolina Department of Juvenile Justiceoffers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Health, dental, and life insurance

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days of sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs

• Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m.on the stated closing date.

You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment.A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.