Cadre Team Leader - Youth Academy Residential Specialist 3

State of Washington•Kitsap County – Bremerton, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Academy Residential Specialist 3 (Cadre Team Leader) leads a team of Youth Academy Residential Specialist 2 staff in providing structure, discipline, training, and support to Cadets in a highly regimented residential program for at-risk youth. The position works independently under the general supervision of the Youth Academy Residential Specialist 4 (Cadre Supervisor). It is an in-person role at the Washington Youth Academy and is not eligible for telework. The recruitment is open internally to current Washington Military Department employees and will fill two swing-shift positions, normally 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The position is part of a 24/7 program and may require work beyond established core hours or days, including responding to emergencies. The role is eligible for an on-site 24/7 facility premium of 5% and applicable shift differential pay. The position requires extensive interaction with at-risk youth and parents in a structured residential setting. Staff are responsible for Cadet safety and security, maintaining professional boundaries and conduct, and modeling appropriate behavior. The role involves working in and around military facilities and programs, complying with department and program policies, and occasionally attending events, meetings, or training at other locations; rare out-of-state travel for up to one week may be required.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent and three years of experience working with at-risk youth or related experience in youth services, social services, the military, education, or law enforcement. Two years of college may substitute for one year of required experience.
Ability to handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make sound decisions, work calmly, and help calm others.
Ability to use observation and reasoning to assess Cadet safety and security and make independent determinations, including when quick, decisive action is required.
Ability to gather information, interview people, and accurately document incident facts and witness statements.
Ability to routinely work a 40-hour week and provide ongoing customer and program support.
Ability to obtain and maintain basic first aid and CPR certification.
Ability to perform a full range of physical motions, walk or stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in all types of weather.
Manual dexterity for writing, light keyboarding, and using a personal computer and word-processing software.
Ability to perform periods of significant physical effort when completing essential functions or responding to Cadet safety or security situations.
Ability to participate in and pass a pre-employment physical fitness and agility test and annual recertification tests, including an emergency response test, a physical fitness demonstration, and a continuous 15-minute run without stopping, walking, or speed-walking.
Demonstrate honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, professional appearance, and professional bearing.
Successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and criminal background check, including fingerprinting, and participate in periodic background checks as required by department policy.
Be willing to undergo required drug testing, including pre-employment testing and testing when changing job classifications through promotion or transfer or when there is reasonable suspicion; remain free from illegal narcotics or controlled substances and excessive alcohol consumption.
Be willing and able to work with at-risk youth and parents in a 24/7 highly structured residential setting, including in challenging interactions.
Comply with campus restrictions prohibiting tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drugs, and weapons as specified in the posting, including applicable restrictions when on or off shift.
Be willing to work in and around military facilities and programs and occasionally attend events, meetings, or training at other locations; rare out-of-state travel for up to one week may be required.
Comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct and with NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership, Fraternization, Mandatory Reporting, and Appropriate Relationships requirements.
Be willing to work shifts and beyond established core hours or days when necessary, including responding to emergencies within a reasonable amount of time.
Possess a valid license to drive in Washington State and meet REAL ID Act requirements to enter a Washington State Military Department installation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with at-risk youth.
Experience as a teacher, instructor, or coach, with an understanding of teaching techniques and learning processes.
Knowledge of military drill and ceremony.
Knowledge of military customs and courtesies.
Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency medical care.
Ability to promote positive youth development through healthy professional relationships, role-modeling professional behavior, maintaining an exceptional uniform appearance, and ensuring a safe training environment.
Ability to demonstrate mature judgment under stress and uncertainty and provide stable, consistent guidance and leadership to Cadre staff, Cadets, and family members.

Responsibilities

Lead Cadre Team members (YARS2) in implementing daily training plans and programs for Cadets on a 24/7 basis.
Lead Cadre Team members in carrying out Core Component activities related to leadership and followership, physical fitness, health and hygiene, and service to the community, while supporting activities led by other departments.
Lead Cadre Team members in assessing and addressing Cadets’ behavior and program performance.
Provide specialized, solution-oriented guidance intended to support early intervention and prevention, working with Cadets’ strengths and weaknesses to maximize their potential.
Help maintain the safety and security of Cadets in the residential phase of the program.
Gather information and prepare accurate written incident reports, including interviewing people and documenting statements from Cadets or witnesses.
Respond appropriately to emergency or stressful situations involving Cadet health, safety, or security.
Role-model professional behavior and maintain a safe training environment.