Residential Advisor

Position: Residential Advisor(Part Time) - Sooner Job Challenge, OKC, OKNumber of Vacancies: 1 -- shift will vary and may include shift differential pay for nights and/or weekends.Salary: $19.23 per hour up to 39 hours per week (monthly pay schedule)Benefits: This is a part-time state position that provides a percentage of matching contributions to employees' retirement plans, 11 holidays, and a pro-rated amount of annual and sick leave per month. 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.How to Apply to JR51112:Internal applicants (Current state of Oklahoma employees) Login to your workday account; open the Career application and find internal posting.External applicants will need to go to the State Of Oklahoma job listings and apply. State of Oklahoma Careers direct links below (copy & paste to browser):----> The Sooner Job ChalleNGe Program is a highly complex operation, which has the responsibility of recruiting, housing, training, mentoring, and providing for the safety, security, and medical well-being of up to 75 associates aged 16 to 20. The Program combines classroom work, technical school training, community service, physical training, and team-building activities to enhance the life-skills and employability potential of these youth. Additional major elements of the program are: career skills, healthy living, drug abuse awareness, leadership/followership, discipline, physical fitness, practical job skills training and character development. This program is a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week operation.Job Summary: The Sooner Job Challenge Program is seeking dedicated and motivated applicants to guide and mentor Associates aged 16 to 20 years old. As a Residential Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting the program's mission to instill discipline, leadership, and responsibility in young adults. The ideal candidate will lead by example, provide positive reinforcement and help Associates reach their personal, professional and academic goals. 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 in the Oklahoma Job ChalleNGe Program (Sooner Job Challenge Program)Maintains accountability of assigned platoon at all timesMaintains discipline, security, and safety within a quasi-military atmosphereDevelops a team-oriented attitude within the AssociatesMentor/role model for those assigned cadets during the residential phase of the programConducts first line counseling and problem solving for those assigned Associates and is the primary instructor in Drill and Ceremony and group living skillsDirects and participates in physical trainingProvides transportation and supervision for Associates attending vocational trainingMaintains supporting documentation and evaluations for those assigned AssociatesThis 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.Non-military applicants must be open to learning and adopting knowledge of military structure and procedures, including customs and courtesies, marching, drill and ceremony, physical fitness and leadership principals.Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent - Degree not required. Please list experience working or volunteering with adolescents on your resume.Licenses/Certificates required: Valid Drivers License.Physical Requirements:Requires long periods of standing and walking indoors and outdoors throughout the dayWorking in conditions of both high and low temperaturesAbility to climb stairsAbility to run a mile and walk extended distancesAbility to do pushups, side straddle hops, sit ups and other physical training and fitness activitiesAbility to lead or participate in physical trainingAbility to drive or ride in a vehicle for extended distancesConditions of Employment:Serves a 12 month trial periodContingent on a favorable NCIC/OSBI background checkContingent on passing pre-employment drug & alcohol screeningContingent on a favorable pre-employment physicalContingent on a favorable MMPI testT1, child care check security clearance (eligibility for national security positions shall be granted only to persons who are U.S. citizens)Employee will be considered essential personnel (required to work during inclement weather)Available to work if called in due to an emergencyShift work and working weekends (facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week)Must maintain a valid driver's licenseFLSA Non-Exempt statusTobacco and Vape free facilityNotes: This position is located at Sooner Job Challenge in Oklahoma City, OK.Travel may be required at the expense of the employee to be reimbursed within 45 days of travel. Employment eligibility verified through e-Verify (Homeland Security), and a National Agency Check for positions that require computer access.THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERState 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.Job Type: Part-timePay: $19.23 per hourBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceEducation:High school or equivalent (Required)License/Certification:Driver's License (Required)Ability to Commute:Oklahoma City, OK Required)Ability to Relocate:Oklahoma City, OK 73111: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In person