Residential Advisor-2nd Shift SDB00041
About The Position
The Residential Advisor - 2nd Shift at the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is to provide for the comprehensive care and management of sensory-impaired children and provide a nurturing and learning residential environment. The Residential Advisor - 2nd Shift at VSDB will assist in the provision of essential services for children with deafness, blindness or sensory-impaired multiple disabilities by providing quality day and residential instructional programs to children referred by local school divisions and by serving as a resource for children with similar disabilities educated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Requirements
- Ability to interact with individuals in a patient, positive and sensitive manner in order to provide for their direct care and development.
- Ability to carry out instructional, personal care and support tasks and to plan and implement activity programs for individuals with sensory impairment, intellectual disabilities or severe disabilities.
- Skill in behavior management or ability to complete behavior management training.
- Ability to work independently and follow school policies and procedures.
- Proficiency level of “Advanced” (deaf department) or “Intermediate” (blind department) in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Scale or ability to acquire the specified level within three years.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
- Ability to interact on a physical level with individuals and perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing.
- Ability to supervise and assist with the transportation of individuals via buses or other vehicles to ensure safety and appropriate conduct.
- Ability to monitor individuals during transportation and drive state vehicles in order to transport students to and from the school campus as needed.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be obtained in accordance with school policy.
- Valid Virginia Driver’s license with driving record that reflects sense of responsibility for highway and passenger safety.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work with students with behavioral difficulties and acute medical needs is preferred.
- Associate Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
- Relevant experience that demonstrates ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to students ranging from kindergarten through high school is preferred.
- Prior experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Human Service Assistant is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide for the comprehensive care and management of sensory-impaired children.
- Provide a nurturing and learning residential environment.
- Assist in the provision of essential services for children with deafness, blindness or sensory-impaired multiple disabilities.
- Provide quality day and residential instructional programs to children referred by local school divisions.
- Serve as a resource for children with similar disabilities educated throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- Interact on a physical level with individuals.
- Perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing.
- Supervise and assist with the transportation of individuals via buses or other vehicles to ensure safety and appropriate conduct.
- Monitor individuals during transportation.
- Drive state vehicles in order to transport students to and from the school campus as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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