Cadet Counselor
Knightstown, IN, US, 46148
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About The Adjutant General's Office:
The Adjutant General’s Office (AGO) provides a dynamic workplace while serving the Indiana National Guard at its various facilities throughout the state. AGO’s programs and projects offer exciting opportunities for professionals in many fields - from maintenance repair to cadre to civil engineers - looking to begin or advance their careers. AGO offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, as well as an outstanding work/life balance. AGO offers agency specific benefits, such as an opportunity to work an alternative work schedule, a spot bonus program to reward hardworking employees, and a chance to work with military and federal partners.
Role Overview:
The mission of the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy (HYCA) is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults. This program provides military based training, including supervised work experience in community service and conservation programs, to civilian youth who cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve their life skills and employment potential.
You will serve as a Counselor providing direction to the Hoosier Youth Challenge Academy (HYCA) cadets, and will primarily be responsible for cadet counseling and secondary responsibility for Cadet accountability, discipline and safety; enforcement of Academy rules and policies; instruction of drill and ceremony; physical-fitness training; movement of Cadets according to the training schedule; completing administrative reports; and, providing assistance in tutoring of academics, within their platoon. Acting as a positive role model, Counselors play an important role in ensuring cadet completion of the 8-core objectives, (Academic Excellence, Physical Fitness, Leadership/Followership, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, Service to Community, Health & Hygiene, and Life Coping Skills). Teaching through positive mentoring; leading by example; providing counseling; teaching basic social skills; enforcing standards; helping to build self-confidence and problem solving abilities and developing leadership and teamwork skills.
Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $39,000.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Develop and coordinate all activities for cadets, provide group career counseling and placement activities.
- Implement and follow all performance and career counseling policies and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Conduct daily/weekly meetings with Lead Counselors to discuss cadet’s performance.
- Coordinate and assist in cadet evaluation to determine program goals and objectives are being met and ensure cadets successfully pass the program.
- Participate, supervise, and evaluate in the physical training with the cadets.
- Prepare and teach classes to cadets on rules and procedures of the program.
- Assist in the coordination of visits, orientation tours, community service, and open house activities.
- Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You'll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE).
- Ability to work with high school aged at-risk and/or special needs youth.
- Extensive knowledge of career and performance counseling.
- Ability to conduct individual and or group counseling.
- Advanced knowledge of adolescent development, human behavior, and team dynamics.
- Extensive knowledge of military style training and ability to enforce disciplinary and safety and security measures.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally, tactfully, and persuasively with diverse groups.
- Ability to utilize problem solving techniques and make sound decisions.
- Ability to organize and work independently on multiple tasks under pressure.
- This person must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment:
- Attend and successfully complete the Crisis Prevention Institute Foundations (Basic Course), Hands-Off Leadership training, CPR, First Aid, and appropriate function-specific professional development training.
- Knowledge of the HYCA Program and all applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
You must satisfy the following requirement to continue employment:
- Attend and successfully complete the Crisis Prevention Institute Foundations (Basic Course), Hands-Off Leadership training, CPR, First Aid, and appropriate function-specific professional development training.
- Knowledge of the HYCA Program and all applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: New Castle
