TMD - Program Supervisor I (Cadre Supervisor)

About the role

The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas and comprises the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, and State and Federal Civilian Employees. The Texas ChalleNGe Academy (TCA) Program Supervisor I (Cadre Supervisor) performs routine journey-level care and living skills training in a residential youth environment, supervising Team Leaders and supporting the Commandant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of care, treatment, training and support provided to Cadets.
• Oversee Cadets’ safety, health and well-being; respond to emergencies, injuries, or complaints according to policy and procedure; ensure acceptable level of residential care services.
• Oversee communications between residential staff, TCA chain of command and other interested parties regarding important matters.
• Oversee Team Leaders in the performance of their daily duties; supervise and counsel all Team Leaders assigned to the team (5–7 Team Leaders).
• Collect, compile and distribute information for weekly training schedules to ensure that all operational activities conducted by Team Leaders designated on the TCA training schedule are accomplished during the shift.
• Ensure that the Standards of Discipline are upheld; provide limited first-line Team Leader and second-line Cadet counseling to improve performance, reduce friction, improve morale and maintain continuity.
• Ensure that record keeping, including the automated data information system, is accomplished in accordance with the TCA Standard Operating Procedures.
• Transport Cadets between locations (e.g., formations, physical training areas, work sites and for medical treatment as needed).
• Ensure that Cadet barracks, common areas and living conditions are properly maintained in accordance with established standards; coordinate all scheduling, housekeeping, and administrative activities with the Commandant.
• Coordinate urinalysis testing with medical personnel, as directed by the Commandant.
• Analyze and evaluate the progress and development of assigned Cadets and present verbal and written reports.

Work Schedule

Shift work as assigned.