Cadre Worker 1

OverviewThis announcement may be used to fill all current or future full-time and part-time openings at Youth Challenge Academy Ft. Gordon.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 Georgia Youth Challenge Program (GaYCP) provides education, leadership, character development, and life-coping skills to Georgia youths to support successful outcomes in society. The program targets 16-18 year old youth who are at risk of not completing high school, offering a focused environment for academic goals along with personal development.The GaYCP mirrors a U.S. Army basic training environment, offering a structured program that emphasizes discipline, self-control, motivation, and whole-person development across eight core components: academic excellence, life coping skills, job skills training, responsible citizenship, leader/followership, health and hygiene, physical fitness, and service to community.All GaYCP staff serve as mentors and role models for cadets, providing the structure, academic support, social-emotional guidance, and supervision needed during the 22-week residential phase. During the 12-month Post-Residential Phase, graduates pursue post-secondary education, vocational training, full-time employment, military enlistment, or combinations thereof. The program operates academies at Fort Stewart in Hinesville and Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia, and has graduated over 19,000 cadets since 1993.Specific Duties of a Cadre WorkerSupervise and train youth in a quasi-military style program of physical training, character development, and general education.Assist in monitoring, training, disciplining, and supervising cadets.Provide a safe and clean environment, security, non-professional counseling services, and on-site crisis intervention.Document student progress and encourage cadets to enhance motivation.The selected candidate must be willing to work a flexible schedule when needed, which will include some evenings, weekends, or additional hours. Applicant is required to maintain a valid driver’s license.NOTE: The Georgia Department of Defense has determined that “GENDER IS A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION" for this job. Hiring decisions may be gender specific depending on vacancy needs.QualificationsMinimum Entry Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of honorable active duty AND copy of Form DD214 (Member 4 copy) or reserve component military service with attainment of an E4 or higher, OROne (1) year of experience as a Correctional Officer, Juvenile Correctional Officer, or another P.O.S.T. certified position, ORTwo years’ experience at the level equivalent to Cadre Helper.Additional Minimum Qualifications:Ability to instruct, perform, and demonstrate physical training activities such as weight training, calisthenics, and two-mile runs.Ability to obtain or possess a valid Georgia Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus endorsement.Ability to learn or sufficient knowledge to lead military drill and ceremony.Preferred Qualifications:Job experience working with “at-risk” youth.Skill in administrative tasks including proficiency in Microsoft Office software.Associate’s Degree or higher.CPR/First Aid certification.Benefits and Employment DetailsGA Department of Defense Employment Benefits for Full-Time EmployeesVacation: 10 hours per month (15 days per year)Sick Leave: 10 hours per month (15 days per year)Holidays: 13 paid holidays authorized by the State of GeorgiaRetirement: 401(k) with employer match; Optional 457; Medical; Vision; Legal; Critical Illness; Short and Long-Term Disability; Accidental Death and DismembermentTax Deferred Spending AccountsEducationNote: The GADOD is a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Qualified Employer.Other InformationThe GADOD allows state employees a maximum of one hour per workday of official time for onsite physical fitness training, dependent upon business needs.Additional Information: The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a Georgia and national criminal records search, a pre-employment drug test (post-hire will be placed in the pool for the State Random Drug Testing Program), and a post-employment federal background investigation.“AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE”Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr