Residential Life Trainer

State of North Carolina•Administration Wake, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Governor Morehead School provides day and residential services for blind, visually impaired, and disabled students in North Carolina, ages 5 to 22. Its mission includes education, pre-vocational and transitional employment and living services, and consultative and technical support to other agencies. The school aims to support each student's academic, physical, emotional, and vocational development according to their individual learning needs. The Residential Life Trainer provides care and supervision to students with visual impairments and additional disabilities in residential and community settings. The role supports students’ safety, well-being, independence, daily living skills, social development, and participation in educational, recreational, and community activities. The position partners with the instructional program and aligns the residential learning environment with the Expanded Core Curriculum. The position also involves transporting and monitoring students in state vehicles, maintaining records and a safe residential environment, following school policies and procedures, communicating with families and multidisciplinary staff, and completing required training and other assigned duties. This is an 11-month position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED and two years of experience in an appropriate childcare setting or a goaled setting program, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
Ability to safely transport students and operate state vehicles as required.
Ability to assist with lifting, transfers, mobility support, and personal care needs.
Understanding of school procedures, student conduct standards, and residential care practices.
Knowledge of the educational, social, and personal needs of students who are visually impaired and/or have additional disabilities.
Ability to guide, support, and care for students while fostering independence and self-confidence.
Knowledge of safety practices, health precautions, emergency response procedures, and maintaining a safe living environment.
Basic understanding of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), instructional strategies, and student support plans.
Experience planning and coordinating individual and group activities.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, educators, paraprofessionals, and healthcare professionals.
Skill in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices.
Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergencies and follow oral and written instructions.
Knowledge of personal hygiene, wellness practices, and common health precautions.
Commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and student-centered residential environment.

Nice To Haves

Additional training or experience in driving and monitoring activity buses.
Additional training or experience in recreational activities.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and supervision for students in a residential setting, ensuring their safety, well-being, and participation in daily activities.
Assist students with personal care, hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, mobility, medication monitoring, and independent living skills.
Support students in developing life skills, social skills, self-advocacy, and healthy daily routines.
Monitor student health, behavior, sleep patterns, and overall well-being; respond to emergencies, behavioral concerns, and crisis situations.
Implement behavior support strategies and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques as needed.
Supervise students during residential activities, transportation, meals, school transitions, appointments, recreational programs, and community outings.
Assist with homework, school readiness, and activities that support academic and personal success.
Help transport students; drive state activity buses, vans, and automobiles; and monitor students in vehicles and on charter buses.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized residential environment, including light housekeeping, inventory management, and facility monitoring.
Complete required documentation, including safety checks, progress notes, incident reports, behavior observations, medication reactions, and transportation records.
Collaborate and communicate with teachers, healthcare staff, counselors, families, and other team members about student needs and progress.
Participate in required training, meetings, drills, and professional development activities.
Serve as a positive role model while promoting student dignity, independence, and responsibility.
Follow and implement school procedures and policies, and perform other duties as assigned.