Residential Advisor

Oklahoma Ag; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Military Department seeks a Residential Advisor to monitor 35 to 45 youth in the Sooner Job Challenge Program. The role requires maintaining platoon accountability, ensuring safety in a quasi-military environment and mentoring cadets during residential phases.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with military background preferred. Applicants must pass background checks and drug screening; shift work and weekend hours are common.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; degree not required.
• Military background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17-21) in the Oklahoma Job Challenger Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program).
• Maintain accountability of assigned platoon at all times and ensure discipline, security and safety in a quasi-military setting.
• Mentor cadets and serve as the primary instructor in Drill and Ceremony and group living skills.
• Direct and participate in physical training and provide transportation for Associates.
• Maintain supporting documentation and evaluations for those assigned Associates.

Skills

Military background

Counseling

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

## Residential AdvisorApply: Oklahoma County: Full time: Posted Today: JR65753**Job Posting Title**Residential Advisor**Agency**025 OKLAHOMA MILITARY DEPARTMENT**Supervisory Organization**Oklahoma Military Department**Job Posting End Date**Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.**Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)****Full/Part-Time**Full time**Job Type**Regular**Compensation****Job Description**# **Basic Purpose**Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17-21) in the Oklahoma Job Challe*NG*e Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program). # Compensation: $40000.00 # **Typical Functions** * Under administrative supervision monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth (ages 17 to 21) in the Oklahoma Job Challe*NG*e 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 and is the 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 # **Level Descriptor** Individual contributor # **Education and Experience** High School diploma or GED. Degree not required # **Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies** Military background preferred, but not necessary # **Special Requirements** **Licenses/Certificates required**: Valid DL **Physical Requirements:*** 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 **Conditions of Employment**:* 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* FLSA Non-Exempt status* Tobacco and Vape free facility