Youth Leader Supervisor - Blind School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB) is seeking a Youth Leader Supervisor to oversee the residential department. This role involves managing programmatic functions, developing policies, ensuring student safety and well-being, and supervising youth leader staff. The position also involves coordinating residential programs, managing budgets, and maintaining professional knowledge. This is a third-shift position that may involve weekend work and exposure to various environmental conditions. The State of Ohio is committed to disability inclusion and provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Requirements

• 24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in youth programs, educational support/care, or childcare.
• Completion of undergraduate core program in behavioral science (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, rehabilitation).
• 12 mos. exp. as Youth Leader (Blind/Deaf Schools).
• Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications of Employment noted above.
• Must demonstrate Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf.

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention & Student Monitor Permit within 3 mos. after employment.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification & Student Monitor Permit; &/or other certifications required by Ohio Department of Education.
• For positions assigned to Ohio School for the Deaf must demonstrate advanced level on Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLP) within one year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the administrator in charge for one or more shifts in the residential department.
• Manages the programmatic functions of the residential department.
• Develops, reviews & updates departmental policies and procedures (e.g., department work rules, emergency guide).
• Recommends & implements School wide policies, procedures & programs that enhance the safety and well-being of residential students.
• Communicates agency policy and procedures to staff, students, parents, general public, service care providers, & other related agency staff.
• Creates professional development agenda & ensures staff participation.
• Attends leadership & departmental meetings.
• Manages departmental budget & directs expenditures of residential services.
• Recruits, interviews, selects candidates and orients new employees.
• Supervises youth leaders.
• Coordinates and oversees residential programs and services.
• Reviews Evaluation Team Report/Individualized Education Plan for student placement and provides recommendations to administration.
• Assists with student assessments (e.g., IEP, ITP, BEST).
• Reviews and provides feedback of student IEP/IRP, shares with educational team and collaborates regarding future goals.
• Develops, implements and supervises residential programming for students (e.g., lifelong learning skills, behavior modification, recreation, dormitory living, social interaction, personal hygiene, after school programs).
• Reviews daily and weekly student documentation from Youth Leaders.
• Creates and shares communication reports regarding student incidents (e.g., incident reports, compliance reports).
• Maintains confidentiality of student records and logs.
• Carries out the residential goals/activities (e.g., coordinates after school transportation, networks with community and initiates outreach activities).
• Handles student misconduct cases/rule infractions (e.g., reviews reports, issues discipline, participates in disciplinary meetings, discusses and implements intervention plans, contacts parents).
• Conducts weekly dorm checks for cleanliness and organization of room.
• Completes allowance forms for students who want to spend from their account.
• Assists with dorm coverage when necessary.
• Manages and supervises youth leader staff.
• Provides positive and proactive leadership (e.g., develops successful work strategies, communicates messages among staff, assists with conflict resolution).
• Establishes goals, monitors performance and completes evaluations.
• Coaches, counsels and disciplines employees.
• Prepares work assignments and schedules.
• Ensures safety and supervision of students by managing daily staffing levels.
• Monitors overtime roster and assigns work accordingly.
• Reviews and processes employee leave requests and biweekly payroll.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge.
• Attends educational workshops and reviews professional publications.
• Obtains certification in First Aid and CPR and training in Medication Administration, Crisis Prevention Intervention and Crisis Intervention Team.
• Performs other related duties.
• Submits service request tickets for Technology and Maintenance issues.
• Arranges for open weekends and events (e.g., schedules Youth Leaders for work, coordinates with Maintenance, Custodial, Food Service and Student Health for various needs).
• Manages the business functions of the department (e.g., prepares and monitors budget, orders supplies and equipment, monitors maintenance and organization of files).

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree