WYCA Cadre Supervisor

State of Washington; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington Youth Challenge Academy, part of the Washington Military Department, is seeking a Cadre Supervisor to lead the Cadre Team and supervise Cadets within a 24/7 residential program. The role focuses on staff supervision, cadet leadership development, and maintaining safe, disciplined training environments.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with four years working with at-risk youth; two years of college may substitute.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED plus four years of experience with at-risk youth or related fields.
• Two years of college may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Experience supervising staff and delivering structured programs with youth preferred.
• Knowledge of safety and security practices in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Cadre Team Leaders (YARS3) and Cadre Team Members (YARS2) in implementing daily training plans for Cadets on a 24/7 basis.
• Oversee program activities related to Leadership/Followership; Physical Fitness; Health & Hygiene; and Service to Community.
• Assist in maintaining Academy facilities, supplies, and equipment for program activities and incoming classes.
• Direct Cadre Team Leaders in assessing and addressing Cadet behavior and performance.

Skills

Cadre supervision

Cadre leadership

Facilities oversight

Behavior assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years college substitute for one year experience

Job description

DREAM! BELIEVE! ACHIEVE!

This recruitment is open on an internal basis for current state employees within the Washington State Military Department.

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF WASHINGTON'S YOUTH!

This position reports to the Commandant of the Washington Youth Challenge Academy (WYCA). The Youth Academy Residential Specialist 4 (working title is Cadre Supervisor) provides staff supervision, cadet leadership, and facility supervision including during non-traditional hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

About the Washington Military Department and the Washington Youth Challenge Academy

The mission of the Military Department is to provide trained professionals and operational forces who are ready to defend our state and nation, response to emergencies and disasters, and enhance resiliency in communities through structured alternative education opportunities for at-risk youth.

The WYCA was established under the authority and guidelines of the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. It is a voluntary program which includes a 22-week residential academy followed by a 24-month post-residential mentoring phase. The purpose of the program is to provide a highly disciplined, safe and professional learning environment that empowers at-risk youth to improve their educational levels and become responsible and productive Washingtonians.

To learn more about the Youth Challenge Program and the Washington Military Department visit http://mil.wa.gov/youth-academy.

Some of what you'll be doing

• Supervise Cadre Team Leaders (YARS3) and Cadre Team members (YARS2) in implementing the daily training plans and programs to the Cadet Corps members (Cadets) on a 24/7 basis. Manages day to day work schedule for Cadre Team and ensures time, leave and attendance reporting is accurate and submitted in a timely manner.
• Oversee Cadre Team Leaders (YARS3) and Cadre Team Members (YARS2) in executing program activities to the Cadet Corps members related to Leadership/Followership; Physical Fitness; Health & Hygiene and Service to Community.
• Operations oversight, including assisting in preparing/maintaining the Academy facilities, supplies, and equipment for program activities and incoming classes.
• Direct the Cadre Team Leaders (YARS3) and the Cadre Team Members (YARS2) in assessing and addressing behavior and program performance of Cadet Corps members.

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or GED equivalent and four years of experience working with at-risk youth or related experience such as youth services, social services, military, education, or law enforcement.

Two years of college may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Desired Qualifications

Experience

• A teacher/instructor/coach with an understanding of teaching techniques and learning processes.
• Working with at-risk youth.

Knowledge of

• Military drill and ceremony.
• Military customs/courtesies.
• Basic first aid and emergency medical care.

Skills / Abilities

• Promote positive youth development by establishing healthy professional relationships with Cadets, role-modeling desired professional behaviors, maintaining an exceptional uniform appearance and ensuring a safe training environment.
• Work effectively with at-risk youth who may have social, economic, emotional or behavioral challenges which does include identifying and managing manipulative behaviors.
• Understand various concepts of learning and behavior and their application to the client served.
• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to meet the needs of others.

COMPENSATION: Wage/salary will depend on qualifications or rules of promotion

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Physical Demands

• Routinely work a 40-hour week to provide ongoing customer and program support.
• Obtain and maintain a basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Execute a full range of physical motions; walk or stand for long periods of time; work outside in all types of weather.
• Manual dexterity – Writing, light keyboarding, and use of a personal computer/software related to word processing.
• May require periods of great physical effort in completing essential functions and / or responding to situations/issues when Cadet safety/security is involved.

Physical Abilities Test

• Able to participate in and pass a pre-employment physical fitness and agility standardized test and annual re-certification tests thereafter, in accordance with program requirements. The assessment consistsof the following:
• Emergency Response Test
• Physical Fitness Demonstration Test
• 15-minute continuous run without stopping, walking, or speed walking.

Candidates are encouraged to read the Physical Abilities Test Packet that provides a detailed explanation regarding the assessment. This can be found at http://mil.wa.gov/uploads/pdf/youth-academy/cadre_physical_fitness_assesment-pre-employment.pdf

Character

Youth Academy Residential Specialists (YARS) are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of Cadets in the residential phase of the program and for role modeling the behavior expected from those Cadets. As such it is imperative that YARS have basic character traits of honesty, courtesy, tact, cooperation, professional appearance and bearing.

Background Check

Must successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and criminal background check investigation, which includes fingerprinting. The background check is required for all employees of the Washington Youth Challenge Academy due to the nature of these positions (working with vulnerable youth) and the safety requirements of the job.

Applicants are required to complete and sign a WMD Applicant Background and Disclosure Statement and a Waiver and Authority to Release Information Form. Candidates will not have access to any investigative materials and files.

Must be willing and able to participate in periodic background checks in accordance with department policy. Failure to successfully complete any required background check may be cause for termination.

Drug & Alcohol Testing & Use

Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances while on, or off duty.

Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption.

Willing and able to pass drug testing requirements, including pre-employment (to include testing when employees change job classifications due to promotion or transfer or there is reasonable suspicion).

WYCA Campus

Ability, willingness, desire and commitment to work with all at-risk youth in a 24/7 highly structured residential setting requiring extensive interaction and contact with at-risk youth and parents who may be disgruntled, angry, disrespectful (use of profanity, name calling, etc.), depressed and at times confrontational.

The WYCA campus is a tobacco, vaping, alcohol, drug and weapons free facility. Weapons and alcohol are not permitted anywhere on campus when employees are on or off shift. This includes any alternate duty station or in employee vehicles. Use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted anywhere within the confines of the Youth Academy (to include alternate duty stations) or in the view of Cadets when performing off campus duties and responsibilities.

Individuals working with at-risk youth in a residential setting are subject to safety and security surveillance.

Must be willing to work in and around military facilities and programs.

Travel/Training/Policies

Must complete annual first aid and CPR training/re-certification.

May be required to occasionally attend routine events, meetings or training at other locations. On rare occasions, travel in and out of the state for up to one week at a time.

Must comply with Department policies and procedures governing workplace conduct.

Hands-Off Leadership & Appropriate Relationships Guidance

Must be willing and committed to following the NGYCP-CA Hands-Off Leadership and Appropriate Relationships Guidance, recognizing that as a staff member of the Washington Youth Academy, our positions have implied authority over Cadets, regardless of their residential or completion status. This policy prohibits staff members from touching Cadets in an aggressive or harassing manner or in any way inappropriate to a professional mentoring relationship. Hands-Off Leadership prohibits staff members from using unprofessional language, including profanity, vulgarity or off-color jokes when interacting with, correcting or motivating Cadets.

Must be willing to follow directives and law pertaining to Hands-Off Leadership, Fraternization, Mandatory Reporting, and Appropriate Relationships. The uncompromising expectation for behavior in word and deed on the part of staff is nothing less than complete transparency and total professionalism.

Driver's License

Must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Washington.

Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act to enter Washington State Military Department installation.

Shift Work

Position is subject to shift work and incumbent must be willing to work beyond established core hours/days when necessary to accomplish program activities and requirements, including responding to emergency situations in a reasonable amount of time when they involve cadet health, safety, or security.

Union

This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Telework Eligibility

This position may be eligible for ad/hoc telework.

The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email:[e-mail]; Call: [phone], or 711.