Residential Advisor-6

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•$40,000•Onsite

About The Position

Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17-21) in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program). This role involves maintaining accountability, discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphere. The Residential Advisor will mentor and role model for assigned cadets during the residential phase, provide first-line counseling, and instruct in Drill and Ceremony and group living skills. They will also direct and participate in physical training and provide transportation and supervision for Associates attending vocational training, while maintaining supporting documentation and evaluations.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Valid DL
Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day
Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to run a mile and walk extended distances
Ability to do pushups, side straddle hops, sit ups and other physical training and fitness activities
Ability to teach and perform physical training to Associates as outlined by the Youth Challenge Physical Fitness Program
Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances
Serves a 12 month trial period
Contingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background check
Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
Contingent on a favorable pre-employment physical
Contingent on a favorable MMPI test
T1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)
Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)
Available to work if called in due to an emergency
Shift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)
Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Military background preferred, but not necessary

Responsibilities

Monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth (ages 17 to 21) in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program)
Maintains accountability of assigned platoon at all times
Maintains discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphere
Develops a team-oriented attitude in the Associates
Mentor/role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase of the program
Conducts first line counseling and problem solving for those assigned Associates
Primary instructor in Drill and Ceremony and group living skills
Directs and participates in physical training
Provides transportation and supervision for Associates attending vocational training
Maintains supporting documentation and evaluations for those assigned Associates