CADRE TEAM LEADER IDYCA

State of Idaho•Pierce, ID

82d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy (IDYCA), functioning within the State of Idaho - Military Division. The Academy campus is located in Pierce, Idaho. The purpose of IDYCA is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of disengaged youth through education and mentoring, empowering youth to improve their academic level and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of Idaho and the United States. The Academy is an intensive residential academic intervention for "At Risk" 16-18-year-old Idaho youth, directed and sponsored by the State of Idaho - Military Division/Idaho National Guard. It provides a unique educational opportunity within an intensive military structure and overview. Student Cadets participate in daily activities such as academic instruction, service to community, drill and ceremony, housekeeping, personal hygiene and physical fitness. Youth applicants are invited to a 2-week acclimation period to determine their desire and commitment to participate. The Acclimation Phase is followed by a two-phase enterprise consisting of: 1) a 20-week Residential Phase, and; 2) a 12-month Post-Residential Phase consisting of life planning, community re-integration, and mentoring. The Academy focuses on eight core components that define all dimensions of a person's success relative to personal achievement and social contributions. The components are Leadership/Followership, Service to Community, Job Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Life-Coping Skills, Health and Hygiene, and Physical Fitness. The Academy is staffed by uniformed Cadre, Professional Instructors, Counselors, Advocates (Case Managers), and other support staff members.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted state issued driver's license (from any state). Provide your driver's license number, issuing state, license expiration date, and the full name specified on the license. (Do not provide a copy of your driver's license.)
Must submit to and pass an OPM Federal Childcare National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI) investigation, including a complete ten (10) finger fingerprint card or scan, upon offer of employment. Must agree to submit to periodic rechecks in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. (At a minimum, a favorable suitability determination by the State Security Manager is required prior to appointment into this position.)
Must submit to and pass a drug test upon offer of employment and agree to submit to periodic and random drug testing at the discretion of the Program/Academy Director.
Must possess and provide documentation validating the following education and experience. (Attach a copy of your high school diploma or transcript, or GED; unofficial transcripts are acceptable. If applicable for qualification, provide response addressing qualifying professional level experience.)
High School graduation or GED
2-years of leadership, coaching or teaching experience working with "At Risk" youth, or related experience such as youth services, social services, military, education or law enforcement.
Must be able to PERFORM, DEMONSTRATE, and LEAD physical training activities such as weight training, calisthenics, and untimed runs up to 2-miles. Must submit to a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) prior to employment and agree to submit to periodic and recurring testing in accordance with Academy policy. The PAT will be conducted on the same day as scheduled personal interviews. Must commit to representing a positive physical fitness role model.
Must commit to exceptional work attendance; dependability and flexibility are requirements of this position.
Must purchase boots as part of a required uniform, if selected for employment. The boots must be black, without design. They will be rounded toe or rounded capped toe, with or without a perforated seam, and with or without safety toe.
Applicant must provide a resume that includes complete mailing addresses and telephone numbers for Employment History and Higher Education (cover the past 10 years for employment, and all post-secondary education) and References (at least three people who know you fairly well).Attach your resume to your application for employment. The resume is needed for the required background screening should the applicant be chosen to fill the vacancy.
Applicants must have 12-months of specialized experience performing related duties as specified below. Provide your individual responses on paper addressing each (1-7) separately. In your responses describe your related civilian and military education, training, and work experience as it relates to the following KSAs
Describe your skill in team building and team management; enforcing disciplinary, safety, and security measures in a fair and consistent manner; providing effective leadership; coaching; negotiation and mediation.
Describe your skill in recognizing and defusing evolving volatile situations; practices de-escalation techniques. Remains sensitive to personal issues that have significant and long-term impacts on program participants. Protects personal privacy information.
Describe your skill in working with a wide variety of behaviors and personalities requiring tact, patience, tolerance, and flexibility.
Describe your ability to present clear, concise information and instructions using both oral and written communication.
Describe your knowledge of factors that contribute to social, economic, emotional or behavioral issues; includes knowledge of methods and tactics for dealing effectively with "At Risk" youth.
Describe your ability to make sound decisions and remain calm during stressful situations.
Describe your skill to identify and manage manipulative behavior that may be demonstrated by juveniles.