Cadre Team Leader (Youth Challenge)

Position: Cadre Team Leader - Thunderbird Challenge Program located in Pryor, OK.

Number of Vacancies: shifts will vary and may include shift differential pay

Starting Salary: $3,083.33 per month (paid monthly)

Full Time Benefits: This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees' retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Annual leave of 10 hours per month and sick leave of 10 hours per month begin accruing immediately. Annual longevity pay starts after 2 full years of employment. For more state benefits info go to https://oklahoma.gov/omes/careers1/benefits.html.

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Thunderbird Challenge Program needs mature individuals to lead, supervise, train & mentor at-risk teens in a quasi-military structured, residential environment.

Cadre Team Leaders Monitor and supervisor 35 to 45 youth (ages 16-18) in the Oklahoma Youth ChalleNGe Program (Thunderbird Challenge Program).

Our Cadre Team Leaders work to foster esprit de corps within each cadet platoon by utilizing leadership skills, understanding & integrity. Team Leaders work in direct supervision of teens so a command presence and the ability to remain calm and focused in stressful situations is a must.

Please list experience working or volunteering with adolescents on your resume.

Basic Purpose: Monitor, supervise and train 35 to 45 youth (ages 16 to 18) in the voluntary Oklahoma Youth ChalleNGe Program (Thunderbird Challenge Program a.k.a Thunderbird Youth Academy). Cadets live at the program during the 22-week residential portion of the program. Shift work is required and shifts could vary depending on program needs.

Essential Functions:

• Under administrative supervision monitors and supervises 35 to 45 youth (ages 16 to 18) in the Oklahoma Youth ChalleNGe Program (Thunderbird 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 Cadets
• Mentor/ role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase of the program
• Conducts first line counseling and problem solving for those assigned cadets and is the primary instructor in Drill and Ceremony and group living skills
• Directs and participates in cadet physical training
• Transport and supervise cadets during Community Service projects/off post activities
• Produce and maintain supporting documentation and evaluations for assigned cadets
• Perform additional tasks as required/assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Military background preferred, but not necessary*. Some background, work experience with youth or in juvenile center operations helpful, but not required. Desire to work with at risk youth and make a positive impact.

*NON MILITARY APPLICANTS must be willing to learn knowledge of military structure and procedures (Customs & Courtesies, Marching, Drill and Ceremony, Physical Fitness, Leadership).

Education and Experience: High School diploma or GED - Degree not required.

Licenses/Certificates required: Valid Drivers License. Possession of or ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with passenger endorsement within 1 year of employment. Upon completion of CDL requirement full time Team Leaders will receive an increase in salary to $40,000 per year.

Full Time Benefits: This is a full-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees' retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a minimum of 15 days of annual and sick leave per year. The state also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Annual leave of 10 hours per month and sick leave of 10 hours per month begin accruing immediately. Annual longevity pay starts after 2 full years of employment. For more state benefits info go to https://oklahoma.gov/omes/careers1/benefits.html.

External applicants will need to go to the State Of Oklahoma job listings and apply for this position. State of Oklahoma Careers (https://usg01.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs&data=05|01|shaleen.l.varner.nfg@army.mil|1920fe38d2bb4759e09708db629cad2d|fae6d70f954b481192b60530d6f84c43|0|0|638212197292628019|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=B6bzD9s3cJFpYducKerDYqFkhCEustwRZaUuFvlyxGs=&reserved=0

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Conditions of Employment:

• Employment is in the unclassified service as an employee at will
• Contingent on a favorable background check
• Contingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screening
• Contingent on a favorable pre-employment physical
• Contingent on a favorable MMPI test
• CNACI (child care check) security clearance with finger printing—must be a US citizen
• Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)
• Serve a 12 month trial period
• Available to work if called in due to an emergency
• Tobacco and Vape free facility
• Shift work required and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license
• Required to complete and pass the Commercial Drivers License written test and receive CDL driving permit within 90 days of hire
• Required to obtain the Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement within 12 months of hire
• Meet physical requirements listed below:

Physical Requirements:

• 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 cadets as outlined by the Presidents Challenge for Physical Fitness
• Ability to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distances

Location: This position is located at Thunderbird Challenge Program (TCP) in Pryor, OK. TCP is a National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program and is an agency of the Oklahoma Military Department.

FOR MORE PROGRAM INFORMATION VISIT WWW.THUNDERBIRD.ORG & THE NATIONAL SITE AT WWW.NGCHALLENGE.ORG

Employment eligibility verified through e-Verify (Homeland Security), and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access. Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel.

State of Oklahoma properties are smoke-free and vape-free therefore, the use of any and all tobacco products including, but not limited to, cigarettes, pipes, smokeless tobacco, other tobacco products, electronic cigarettes/vaping devices or any other product packaged for smoking or the simulation of smoking (regardless of nicotine content) is prohibited on all State properties.

THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $3,083.33 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pryor, OK 74361 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pryor, OK 74361: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000