Substitute Residential Advisor, Multiple Locations

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind • Talladega, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is seeking Substitute Resident Advisors to work in the absence of full-time staff at the Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School. AIDB is a comprehensive educational, rehabilitation, and service program for individuals with hearing and vision loss. The Substitute Resident Advisor will perform duties as required, follow all AIDB policies and procedures, remain awake and alert, adhere to confidentiality, and handle emergency situations calmly. This role requires the ability to follow instructions, physically assist students with disabilities, including lifting up to fifty pounds frequently, and work cooperatively with other personnel. A fingerprint background check is required upon offer of employment.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a sign language proficiency level of Survival Plus according the AIDB evaluation system upon hire.
• Must be physically able to perform job.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including morning, evening, night and/or weekend as necessary.
• Must follow all AIDB policies and procedures and state and federal laws.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the absence of full-time AIDB staff as required for position.
• Must remain awake and alert at all times.
• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality requirements.
• Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
• Must be able to physically assist assigned students who use wheelchairs or have physical disabilities as their needs dictate, including the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently during the work shift and to lift more than fifty pounds with assistance or the use of an assistive device.
• Must work cooperatively with other school personnel to serve students.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED