
Posting number: MYCA-26-128
Department: Military and Veterans Affairs
Job classification: Youth Challenge Academy Supervisor 8
Posting type: Open
Categories: Management, Veteran Services
This position serves as a first-line supervisor responsible for the work of subordinate Michigan Challenge Academy Cadre
Aides in their performance of the care and training of Youth Challenge (YC) cadets and Job Challenge (JC) associates in
the residential phase of Michigan Youth Challenge and Job Challenge programs. Work is performed under general
supervision and requires thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and regulations governing the Michigan
Challenge programs, and supervisory techniques, personnel policies, and procedures. The employee works within general
methods, procedures, and exercises considerable independent judgment to adapt and apply the guidelines to specific
situations.
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Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Three years of military experience in a leadership role; or, two years of experience working in a residential or treatment setting including one year of military experience; or, two years of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Cadre Aide E6; or, one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Challenge Academy Cadre Aide 7.
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