Cadre Shift Supervisor

General Job Information

Job Summary

This position is located in the Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy. The Program is for young adults (16-18) who are failing in a traditional high school setting or who have dropped out of high school and face educational, financial, or emotional struggles.

The purpose of this position is to serve as Shift Supervisor over youth assigned to the residential program responsible for the direct supervision, care, and safety of the youth through strict adherence to established policies, procedures and rules in the performance of daily activities.

Location: 3201 Oak Hill Drive Laurel, MD 20724

Hours: TBD

Qualifications

Knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws and regulations that govern the overall Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Program.

Knowledge of the function and role of the Youth Challenge Academy and the military organization and structure, policies, and procedure.

Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Experience instructing and supervising a team in a highly structured military environment. Requires physical strength and ability to carry out physical restraint procedures when necessary.

Licensures, Certifications and other requirements

Mandatory

• Must possess a valid driver's license and/or military driver's license if applicable. Must possess and maintain certification in CPR/First Aid.
• DC Government security clearance and background checks.

Education

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-07 grade level in the District of Columbia government service, or its non-District equivalent, working in a residential or treatment setting including one year of military experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience

Monitors youth behavior and maintains awareness of cadets' emotional and physical needs. Maintains group control and watches for signs of problems and issues.

Coordinates and directs the training activities of the cadets. Supervises and participates in physical training and other sporting and cultural activities.

Transports cadets to various activities and appointments.

Oversees the general supervision and welfare of cadets. Ensures the care and safety of youth assigned to the team; enforces security procedures.

Maintains logs and other documentation of daily activities.

Instructs cadets in selected military activities such as drills and ceremonies, military courtesy, standards of conduct, duty assignments, etc.

Provides counseling as needed. Resolves differences among residents and intervenes in youth altercations.

Conducts inspections of work and residential facilities.

Provides guidance and direction to team leaders assigned to cadets.

Works with other shift supervisors, case managers, and other teams members on planning and implementing schedules and activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Work involves some exposure to hazardous conditions when working outside with cadets, which may result in injury.