Advertisement Closes 10/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2605200 Youth Challenge Cadre I -Department of Military Affairs (Non-Merit) Pay Grade 12 Salary $42,945.76 Annually Employment Type

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| 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency General Government Cabinet | Department of Military Affairs Location 114 Conroy Avenue Building 5549 Fort Knox, KY 40121 USA Description The Bluegrass Challenge Academy is hiring three (3) Youth Challenge Cadre I positions that, at entry level, supervises and instructs enrolled youth ages (16-18) during the 22 week residential phase of the Youth Challenge program. Job duties include but are not limited to the following: Monitors and oversees the daily activities of youth in areas such as study time, meals, work details, physical trainings, etc. Teaches physical and leadership and followership components of the program; Mediates conflict as prescribed by policies and procedures. Provides guidance and informal counseling to youth Ensures that counselors and shift supervisors are made aware of behavioral problems identified. Conducts security checks and ensures safety and security of youth. Identifies behavioral problems, maintains a log of observations and completes incident reports. Performs inspections and demonstrates proper use of tools and equipment Supervises housekeeping functions. Minimum Requirements

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High school graduate

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(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must successfully complete the National Youth ChalleNGe Program Basic and Cadre courses and all other training required within the prescribed time-frame or at least within six months of appointment. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certificate(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certificate(s), or other credentials. Working Conditions Typically works in a residential or school based setting. At times may be required to work at off-site locations to facilitate various requirements. May be exposed to hazards and dangers associated with operating a motor vehicle while providing transportation services. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Crystal Simpson at crystal.l.simpson10.nfg@army.mil or 502-607-1541. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job