Youth Leader - Deaf School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leader supports the safety, well-being, independence, and development of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students at the Ohio School for the Deaf. The role supervises students during residential programming and activities, provides guidance with daily living and homework, organizes recreation, responds to behavior issues, maintains detailed student and dorm records, and performs light housekeeping while teaching students applicable chores.

This is a permanent, full-time third-shift position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and works according to the school-year calendar. The position is based at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus, Ohio. The role may involve extended shifts, weekend work, inclement weather, aggressive or unpredictable behavior, dirty or unpleasant elements, and exposure to human waste or infectious substances. The final candidate must submit to a pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use.

Requirements

• 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in youth programs, educational support or care, or childcare, or equivalent minimum class qualifications.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI).
• Within three months after employment, obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and Student Monitor Permit credentials.
• Maintain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification, Student Monitor Permit, and any other certifications required by the Ohio Department of Education.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate advanced-level Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) proficiency within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students before and after school hours and ensure their safety during residential programming and events.
• Discuss moral, ethical, and other topics with students and listen to their concerns.
• Assist students with homework; escort them to classes and off-campus activities; and accompany them to meals.
• Conduct hourly bed checks at night.
• Provide instruction and guidance in daily living skills.
• Develop programs and activities that foster students’ communication, social, emotional, and personal growth.
• Organize recreational activities and create and distribute a monthly recreation calendar.
• Complete timely and detailed documentation, including incident reports, dorm logs, sleep charts, student assessments and goal sheets, food and supply orders, dorm schedules, and room assignment charts.
• Observe and respond appropriately to student behavior using positive reinforcement, consistent discipline, verbal prompting and redirection, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), and referrals to the school psychologist.
• Perform light housekeeping in dorms and instruct students in chores such as laundry, making beds, cleaning appliances, managing food inventory, cleaning floors and counters and dishes, and taking out trash.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed