Residential Advisor Stewart

Residential Advisor - Job Challenge Ft. Stewart

Agency:
Department of Defense

Job Requisition

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $39,520 ($19/HR)

This announcement may be used to fill all current or future full-time and part-time openings at Job Challenge Ft. Stewart. If selected, applicant must be in compliance with the grooming regulations found in AR 670-1. Requests for waivers to these requirements will be submitted in accordance with the procedures found in AR 600-20 (Religious Accommodation) or AR 40-501 (Medical Accommodation) Part time pay is $19.00 per hour.

The purpose of Job Challenge Academy (JCA) is to take select graduates of Youth Challenge Academy (YCA) and provide additional training to augment the training received while enrolled in YCA. Half of the enrolled students will be “court involved.” The primary training offered by JCA is vocational training and related soft skill training designed to prepare students for successful employment or continuation of training upon completion of the 20-week program.

In addition, to this overarching goal, JCA will continue the training and goals of YCA and will also use a quasi-military model. The Job Academy will reinforce and build upon the lessons instilled within cadets while enrolled  persons affected by the Job Challenge Academy program are the at-risk youth of the State of Georgia who are selected. One hundred youth are identified during the YCA residential phase.

From these 100 cadets, 50 will be enrolled into Job Challenge at the completion of the YCA residential phase. The scope of this program is enormous in that it sets out to provide a life changing opportunity for at-risk youth from across Georgia that will have an impact on them for the rest of their lives.

• Supervising and monitoring the daily activities of assigned students, including maintaining activity logs documenting student activities and behavior;
• Conducting, supervising, and participating in physical training program, while maintaining the ability to lead, demonstrate, and participate in daily physical fitness activities to include calisthenics, running, hiking, and working with basic exercise equipment;
• Adhering to and enforcing rules, policies, and procedures relating to the provision of guidance and instruction.
• The selected candidate must be willing to work a rotating shift, which may include evenings, weekends or additional hours. Applicant must maintain a valid driver's license.

• Two years related experience working with "at-risk" youth;
• Associates degree and/or rank of E-5 in the military;
• Skill in completing administrative activities to include proficiency in using Micro Soft Office software;
• Possession of a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
• Basic knowledge and ability to lead military drill and ceremonies in accordance with Army Field Manual 22.5;
• Ability to conduct personal, career, and corrective counseling.

High school diploma or GED AND Two years of honorable active duty AND copy of Form DD214 (Member 4 copy) or reserve component military service which included the attainment of an E3 or higher OR One year of experience as a Correctional Officer, Juvenile Correctional Officer or another P.O.S.T. certified position.

• Paid Leave Vacation: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of Georgia
• 401(k) plan with a matching employer…