Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8

State of Michigan; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks a first-line supervisor to lead Cadre Aides responsible for care and training of Youth Challenge cadets and Job Challenge associates in the residential phase of Michigan Youth Challenge and Job Challenge programs.

The role requires supervising personnel, applying program policies, and using independent judgment within established guidelines to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Supervise Cadre Aides in care and training of Youth Challenge cadets and Job Challenge associates in residential programs.
• Knowledge of Michigan Challenge programs policies and regulations; supervisory techniques and personnel policies.
• Exercise independent judgment to adapt guidelines to specific situations while following general methods.

Responsibilities

• Act as first-line supervisor for Cadre Aides in the residential phase of Youth Challenge and Job Challenge programs.
• Ensure adherence to program policies, procedures, and regulations; supervise staff performance and conduct.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Policy knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Job description

This position serves as a first-line supervisor responsible for the work of subordinate Michigan Challenge Academy Cadre Aides in their performance of the care and training of Youth Challenge (YC) cadets and Job Challenge (JC) associates in the residential phase of Michigan Youth Challenge and Job Challenge programs. Work is performed under general supervision and requires thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations governing the Michigan Challenge programs, and supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The employee works within general methods, procedures, and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply the guidelines to specific situations.

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Three years of military experience in a leadership role; or, two years of experience working in a residential or treatment setting including one year of military experience; or, two years of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Cadre Aide E6; or, one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Cadre Aide 7.