Residential Advisor

About the role

Maintain accountability of assigned platoon at all times
Develop a team-oriented attitude in the Associates
Mentor/role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase of the program
Conduct 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

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17 to 21) in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program)
• Maintain discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphere
• Mentor/role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase of the program
• Conduct 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

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s license
• Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day
• 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

Qualifications

• Military background preferred, but not necessary
• Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED. Degree not required
• Licenses/Certificates required: Valid Driver’s license

Skills

• Knowledge of military background preferred, but not necessary

Benefits

This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Pay

$40,000

Schedule

Full time