Cadre Team Leader - Youth Academy Residential Specialist Job Bremerton area,Washington USA,Social Work

THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN ON AN INTERNAL BASIS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES WITHIN THE WASHINGTON MILITARY DEPARTMENT.

If you are a servant leader seeking to make a difference in the lives of Washington's youth while leading a team of dedicated Youth Academy personnel, we invite you to apply for the position of Youth Academy Residential Specialist 3 - Cadre Team Leader, where you will work in a diverse, inclusive, team-oriented environment while helping at-risk youth get their lives back on track.

Under the general supervision of the Youth Academy Residential Specialist 4 (Cadre Supervisor), Cadre Team Leaders work independently to provide highly regimented structure, discipline, and training to the Cadet corps.

This recruitment will be used to fill two swing shift positions - normal swing shift hours are: 1:00pm to 9:00pm.

This position is also eligible for on-site, 24/7 facility premium pay of 5%, as well as shift differential pay for applicable shifts.

Some of what you'll be doing:

Lead the Cadre Team members (YARS2) in implementing the daily training plans and programs to the Cadet corps members (Cadets) on a 24/7 basis.
Lead the Cadre Team members (YARS2) in executing program activities to the Cadet corps members related to the Core Components:
Leadership/Followership;
Physical Fitness;
Health & Hygiene and Service to Community while supporting Core Component activities led by other departments.
Lead the Cadre Team members (YARS2) in assessing and addressing behavior and program performance of Cadet corps members and providing specialized/solution-oriented guidance with the intent of early intervention or preventative approach while working with Cadet’s strengths and weaknesses in an effort to maximize their potential.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduation or GED equivalent

AND

three 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 be substituted for one year of required experience.

Preferred/Desired

Qualifications:

Experience

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

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.
Demonstrate mature judgement under stress and conditions of uncertainty to provide stable and consistent guidance and leadership to Cadre staff, Cadets and family members.

COMPENSATION:

Wage/salary will depend on qualifications or rules of promotion.

Special Requirements /Conditions of Employment Mental Demands:

With the understanding that the WYCA is a learning environment for the Cadets, handle highly stressful or adverse situations, make good decisions, work calmly and help calm others,
Use of senses and reasoning to gather information and make independent determinations regarding safety and security of Cadets. This also involves the ability to think and respond appropriately when quick / decisive action is required in emergency / stressful situations.
Gather information, develop accurate written incident reports. This includes the ability to interview, obtain and accurately document statements from Cadets or witnesses in such a manner to ensure facts are accurately captured.

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…