Residential Advisor - Youth Challenge Program Mentor

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Military Department, seeks a Residential Advisor-5 to supervise 35–45 youth in the Sooner Job Challenge Program. The role combines mentorship, discipline, and safety in a quasi-military setting.

You will conduct first‑line counseling, lead drills and group living activities, arrange transport for training, and maintain documentation and evaluations for assigned associates during the residential phase.

Qualifications

• Military background preferred, but not necessary; ability to obtain a CDL.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth in the Oklahoma 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.

Skills

Military background

CDL

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Military Department, seeks a Residential Advisor-5 to supervise 35–45 youth in the Sooner Job Challenge Program. The role combines mentorship, discipline, and safety in a quasi-military setting.

You will conduct first‑line counseling, lead drills and group living activities, arrange transport for training, and maintain documentation and evaluations for assigned associates during the residential phase.