Youth Leader - Blind School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leader supervises and supports students in residential programming at the Ohio School for the Blind, promoting their safety, well-being, and independence. The role includes supervising students before and after school hours, supporting homework and daily living skills, accompanying students to classes, meals, and activities, and conducting hourly nighttime bed checks. The Youth Leader also develops and provides activities that support students’ communication, social, emotional, and personal growth, and creates a monthly recreation calendar.

The position requires timely, detailed documentation, including reports, dorm logs, sleep charts, assessments, goal sheets, order forms, schedules, and room assignment charts. The Youth Leader observes and responds appropriately to student behavior, using positive reinforcement, consistent discipline, verbal prompting and redirection, CPI, and referrals to the school psychologist as appropriate. The role also includes light housekeeping in dorms and teaching students relevant chores.

This is a permanent, full-time third-shift position working according to the school year calendar, with a stated schedule of Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The posting also notes that shifts may be eight or 16 hours and that weekend work may occur. Compensation is $23.28; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

• 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in youth programs, educational support or care, or childcare, or equivalent qualifications.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate intermediate proficiency on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI).
• Within three months after employment, obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and a Student Monitor Permit.
• Maintain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification, and the 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 from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students before and after school hours and ensure their safety and well-being in 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 and accompany them to meals.
• Conduct hourly bed checks at night.
• Provide instruction and guidance in daily living skills to promote student independence.
• Develop programs and activities that foster students’ communication, social, emotional, and personal growth.
• Organize and provide recreational activities and create and distribute a monthly recreation calendar.
• Complete detailed documentation in a timely manner, including IRP reports, dorm logs, sleep charts, assessment checklists, goal sheets, order forms, schedules, and room assignment charts.
• Observe and respond appropriately to student behavior using positive reinforcement, fair and consistent discipline, prompting and redirection, CPI, and referrals to the school psychologist as appropriate.
• Perform light housekeeping in dorms and instruct students in applicable chores, such as laundry, bed-making, cleaning, food inventory, dishes, and waste disposal.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums covered after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including 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, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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