Assistant Positive Behavior Support Officer

Company: Human Learning Systems
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description GERALD R FORD JOB CORPS CENTER Assistant Positive Behavior Support Officer Position Title: Assistant Positive Behavior Support Specialist FLSA: Exempt Location: Shreveport Job Corps Center Reports To: Positive Behavior Support Officer The Assistant Positive Behavior Support Officer position provides support for a U.S Department of Labor (DOL) Job Corps contractor. The Job Corps program is a federally-funded residential training program. The mission of Job Corps is to provide career-ready technical and basic skills (academic) training and job placement assistance to program eligible youth ages 16-24. Summary of Duties: The Assistant Positive Behavior Support Officer is responsible for assisting in the maintenance of the Center’s Behavior Management System. Primary functions include peer court, Behavior Management SGA committee, review boards, training about the Behavior Management System, communication with parents/guardians and court system, and ensuring that students complete their sanctions. Key Areas of Responsibilities: Assists in administering the Behavior Management System according to the policies of the DOL, Corporate Office and Center. Assists in the management of the system in conjunction with the Center’s guidelines including: sanctions, incentives, and counseling. Investigates and processes students’ claims. Identifies staff and students’ training needs and trends. Assumes PBSO role in the absence of the PBSO. Enforces standards and expectations, including zero tolerance policies designed to provide a safe and secure training environment. Serves as a positive role model for students by enforcing appropriate behavior and maintaining a helpful, friendly, responsible and concerned attitude by using the STAR approach. Investigates reports of misconduct by students, and issues appropriate sanctions: Investigates cases of students’ misconducts reported by staff members and students by interviewing involved parties, verifying accuracy of information, and making conclusions. Assists in the preparation of written materials for presentation to the review boards or other parties regarding students’ behavior. Follows up on behavior sanctions to ensure students’ compliance with dispositions issued. Works closely with evening program staff to ensure students’ compliance with dispositions issued. Provides effective communication with applicable parties including staff, parents/guardians, and courts regarding students’ conduct. Communicates with supervisors and direct service staff to ensure compliance with DOL, Corporate and Center guidelines. Implements procedures for effective communication and coordination between evening and daytime programs. Communicates with students and parents/guardians to assist with behavior issues, or to explain and notify of students’ removal from Center due to Zero Tolerance, disruptive actions or safety reasons. Ensures students are trained in their responsibilities with regards to the Behavior Management system. Oversees students’ boards and peer court attendance and approves sanctions. Meets with new students to provide training on the Behavior Management System, Zero Tolerance Polices, date rape and sexual harassment. Assists in providing regularly scheduled training for participants on the review boards. Maintains Student Government Association (SGA) standing committee for Behavior Management. Supports other primary functions of the Behavior Management system: Dispositions level III negative incident reports. Administers the Center’s incentive system to include the phase system, awards ceremony, Positive Behavioral Supports (PBIS) initiatives, Steps to Success, on-the-spot incentives, etc. Enters information into CIS and keeps necessary files and records: Enters information into CIS as required. Maintains accurate hard and electronic copy files as necessary to ensure department meets DOL, Corporate, and Center expectations. Runs CIS reports to ensure information entered is accurate. Supports the CDSS initiatives: Develops and implements a productive Work-based Learning program to include the development of students’ employability and social skills. Explores innovative ways to incorporate behavior management into the students’ academic, CTT and leisure time learning. Must be responsive to students’ conduct, abilities, and needs. Credentials: Education and Experience Associates Degree in a related field. One year of relevant experience. Bachelor Degree preferred. Certifications, Licenses, Registration Valid state driver’s license; CPR/First Aid certifications

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