Social Development Director

About Us

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first‑class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a core value, reflected in competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more.

About the role

The Social Development Director is responsible for residential, recreation, and Student Government Association (SGA) programs. The role ensures maximum program coordination and student safety and well‑being in accordance with government, corporate, and management directives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the administrative and programmatic activities of the social development department to ensure a quality program of student service delivery.
• Assist the Center Director in the preparation of departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised policies, procedures, and systems affecting social development and training programs.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall center objectives.
• Provide staff training, evaluate subordinate performance through observation, and recommend department and personnel changes to the Center Director, coordinating with Human Resources prior to implementation.
• Assist in and evaluate employee participation in Personal Career Development Plans (PCDP), center discipline, and incentive programs.
• Provide oversight of the residential function to ensure compliance with Data Integrity policies and procedures; conduct monthly audits of residential files and CIS case notes for adherence to DOL and corporate policies.
• Establish and maintain an effective dormitory inspection program; ensure facility maintenance is performed as needed.
• Support and guide staff in handling student behavior and resolving individual and group situations.
• Maintain a system of staff scheduling, documentation, and record maintenance.
• Ensure the Student Government Association operates in compliance with Job Corps policy and for the welfare of all students.
• Coordinate the Center’s leadership program and ensure leaders are trained and supervised.
• Assist in organizing awards, graduation ceremonies, and other Center events.
• Review, report, and process accident/injury reports for staff and student job‑related injuries; identify unsafe practices and develop corrective measures.
• Emphasize employability skills in all aspects of social development and training.
• Through the recreation supervisor, ensure a quality recreation program that incorporates both indoor and outdoor activities.
• Oversee an effective system of delivering and integrating the Social Skills program.
• Provide management direction to ensure an effective leadership program.
• Serve as the SGA advisor and coordinate all SGA activities, including executive council meetings, committees, and community service projects.
• Maintain communication with management and the student body, schedule and oversee SGA meetings, and coordinate SGA participation with the business community liaison and other departments.
• Assist SGA and student leaders in developing and implementing service‑learning projects.
• Serve as staff advisor for the SGA Entertainment Committee; ensure activities and events are secure and safe for students.
• Develop proposals for Student Government expenditures and submit to Finance for approval; ensure appropriate use of funds following DOL, PRH, and corporate requirements.
• Maintain positive and effective relations with students; provide guidance to promote positive attitudes, proper behavior in dormitory living, and achievement of goals.
• Maintain accountability of students and property; adhere to standard safety practices.
• Cultivate a Center climate free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe environment for staff and students.
• Promote student attainment of career success standards through modeling, mentoring, monitoring skill acquisition, and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (mandatory).
• Two (2) years of related experience working with youth (mandatory).
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience (mandatory).
• Successful completion of background check and drug test required on the contract (mandatory).
• Current, valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record (mandatory).
• Master’s degree (preferred).
• Previous Job Corps experience in a social development/management capacity (preferred).

Disclosures

Chugach Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Chugach will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Chugach Government Solutions or any of its subsidiaries, please email ada@chugachgov.com.