Cadre Team Leader, Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION: This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Open to all applicants.

This position does not require membership

in the Idaho National Guard.

Duty Location:

Military Division, Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy, Pierce, ID .
Introduction:

This position is assigned to the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy (IDYCA), functioning within the State of Idaho – Military Division. The Academy campus is located in Pierce, Idaho. The mission of IDYCA is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of disengaged youth through education and mentoring, empowering youth to improve their academic level and employment potential and become responsible and productive citizens of Idaho and the United States. The Academy is an intensive residential academic intervention for “At Risk” 16-18 year old Idaho youth, directed and sponsored by the State of Idaho – Military Division/Idaho National Guard. It provides a unique educational opportunity within an intensive military structure and overview. Student Cadets participate in daily activities such as academic instruction, service to community, drill and ceremony, housekeeping, personal hygiene and physical fitness. Youth applicants are invited to a 2-week acclimation period to determine their desire and commitment to participate. The acclimation phase is followed by a two phase enterprise consisting of: 1) a 20-week residential phase, and; 2) a 12-month post residential phase consisting of life planning, community re-integration, and mentoring. The Academy focuses on eight core components that define all dimensions of a person’s success relative to personal achievement and social contributions. The components are: Leadership/Followership, Service to Community, Job Skills, Academic Excellence, Responsible Citizenship, Life-Coping Skills, Health and Hygiene, and Physical Fitness. The Academy is staffed by uniformed Cadre, Professional Instructors, Counselors, Advocates (Case Managers), and other support staff members .

You can learn more about the Youth ChalleNGe Program at the national website www.jointservicessupport.org/ngycp . To learn more about the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy visit www.idyouthchallenge.com .