Residential Advisor

Residential Advisor-6 Agency 025

Location: Oklahoma Military Department

Job Type: Full time, Regular

Compensation: $40,000.00 annually

Basic

Purpose:

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

Typical Functions:

• Monitors and supervises 35–45 youth (ages 17–21) in the Oklahoma 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 among associates.
• Serves as mentor/role model for assigned cadets during residential phase.
• Conducts first-line counseling and problem-solving for associates and is 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 associates.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED. Degree not required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and

Competencies:

• Military background preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements/Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors.
• Work in both high and low temperatures.
• Climb stairs, run a mile, walk extended distances, and perform push-ups, side straddle hops, sit-ups, and other physical training activities.
• Teach and perform physical training as outlined by the Youth Challenge Physical Fitness Program.
• Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances.

Conditions of Employment:

• 12‑month trial period.
• Background check: favorable NCIC/OSBI.
• Pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening: favorable.
• Pre‑employment physical exam: favorable.
• MMPI test T1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions limited to U.S. citizens).
• Essential employee: required to work during inclement weather.
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency.
• Shift work and weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week).
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.

Other Employment Conditions:

• FLSA Non‑Exempt status.
• Tobacco and vape free facility.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

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. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.