Residential Advisor

Oklahoma State Government; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Military Department in Oklahoma City is seeking a Residential Advisor to supervise 35 to 45 youth in the Oklahoma Job Challenge Program (Sooner Job Challenge). You will mentor cadets, conduct counseling, and lead Drill and Ceremony and group living skills in a residential setting.

The role requires maintaining discipline, providing transportation for vocational training, and keeping detailed records. A CDL within 90 days is required and readiness to work shift/weekend schedules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; degree not required.
• Military background preferred, but not necessary.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17 to 21) in the Sooner Job Challenge Program.
• Maintain accountability of assigned platoon at all times.
• Maintain discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphere.
• Develop a team-oriented attitude in the Associates.
• Mentor/role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase.
• Conduct first line counseling and problem solving for those assigned Associates; instructor in Drill and Ceremony and group living skills.
• Direct and participate in physical training.
• Provide transportation and supervision for Associates attending vocational training.
• Maintain supporting documentation and evaluations for those assigned Associates.

Skills

Military background

Mentor/role model

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Compensation: $40,000

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17-21) in the Oklahoma Job Challenge Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program).

Typical Functions

• Under administrative supervision 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 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

Licenses/Certificates required

Possession of or ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days of employment

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 and obtain a CDL license within 12 months of hire
• FLSA Non-Exempt status
• Tobacco and Vape free facility

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.