Residential Advisor

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Monitor and supervise 35 to 45 youth (ages 17-21) in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program).

Compensation: $40,000

• Under administrative supervision monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth (ages 17 to 21) in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner 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

Individual contributor

High School diploma or GED.  Degree not required

Military background preferred, but not necessary 

• Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the day
• Working in conditions of both high and low temperatures
• 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

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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