Residential Advisor - Job Challenge Ft. Stewart

Georgia Department of Revenue•Hinesville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of Job Challenge Academy (JCA) is to take select graduates of Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) and provide additional training to augment the training received while enrolled in YCA. Half of the enrolled students will be “court involved.” The primary training offered by JCA is vocational training and related soft skill training designed to prepare students for successful employment or continuation of training upon completion of the 20-week program. In addition, to this overarching goal, JCA will continue the training and goals of YCA and will also use a quasi-military model. The Job Academy will reinforce and build upon the lessons instilled within cadets while enrolled at YCA. The persons affected by the Job Challenge Academy program are the at-risk youth of the State of Georgia who are selected. One hundred youth are identified during the YCA residential phase. From these 100 cadets, 50 will be enrolled into Job Challenge at the completion of the YCA residential phase. The scope of this program is enormous in that it sets out to provide a life changing opportunity for at-risk youth from across Georgia that will have an impact on them for the rest of their lives.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Two years of honorable active duty AND copy of Form DD214 (Member 4 copy) or reserve component military service which included the attainment of an E3 or higher
One year of experience as a Correctional Officer, Juvenile Correctional Officer or another P.O.S.T. certified position.
Applicant is required to maintain a valid driver's license.
Selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia criminal records search, national fingerprint records search and a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program). In addition, a post-employment federal background investigation is also required.

Nice To Haves

Two years related experience working with “at-risk” youth;
Associates degree and/or rank of E-5 in the military;
Skill in completing administrative activities to include proficiency in using MicroSoft Office software;
Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
Basic knowledge and ability to lead military drill and ceremonies in accordance with Army Field Manual 22.5;
Ability to conduct personal, career, and corrective counseling.

Responsibilities

Supervising and monitoring the daily activities of assigned students, including maintaining activity logs documenting student activities and behavior;
Conducting, supervising, and participating in physical training program, while maintaining the ability to lead, demonstrate, and participate in daily physical fitness activities to include calisthenics, running, hiking, and working with basic exercise equipment;
Adhering to and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures relating to the provision of guidance and instruction.

Benefits

Paid Leave Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia
401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution
ERS Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Optional 457 Retirement Plans Available
Medical
Dental
Vision
Legal
Critical Illness
Short and Long-Term Disability
Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Life & Dependent Life Insurance
Healthcare Tax Deferred Spending Accounts
Childcare Education
The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.
The GADOD allows state employees a maximum of one hour per workday of official time may be used as physical fitness training onsite, dependent upon business needs.