Youth Leader - Deaf School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leader supports the safety, well-being, independence, and growth of students at the Ohio School for the Deaf. The role supervises students during residential programming and activities, provides guidance and support with daily living and school-related tasks, and organizes recreation and developmental activities. The position also includes documenting student activities and progress, responding appropriately to behavior issues, and performing light dorm 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., according to the school-year calendar. The work location is 500 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio. The selected candidate must submit to a pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use. The State of Ohio is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

• At least 12 months of training or experience in youth programs, educational support or care, or childcare, or equivalent qualifications.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate an Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI).
• Obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and Student Monitor Permit credentials within three months after employment.
• Maintain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification, and Student Monitor Permit, as well as other certifications required by the Ohio Department of Education.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate an Advanced level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview 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 subjects with students, listen to their problems, and assist with homework.
• Escort students to classes and off-campus activities, accompany them to meals, and conduct hourly nighttime bed checks.
• Teach and guide students in daily living skills and promote their independence.
• 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, assessments, goal sheets, food and supply orders, 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, and referrals to the school psychologist as appropriate.
• Perform light housekeeping in the dorms and instruct students in chores such as laundry, bed-making, cleaning appliances and surfaces, food inventory rotation, dishwashing, and trash removal.

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 deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

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