Youth Leader - Blind School

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Leader supervises and supports students in residential programming at the Ohio School for the Blind, helping ensure their safety, well-being, independence, and social and emotional development. The role includes supervising students during and outside school hours, assisting with homework and daily living skills, organizing recreation, responding to behavior issues, maintaining detailed student and dorm records, and performing light housekeeping with student participation.

This is a permanent, full-time, third-shift position following the school-year calendar. The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The position is classified and represented by OCSEA. Compensation is $23.28.

The selected candidate must obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and a Student Monitor Permit within three months of employment and maintain required certifications and permits. For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, the candidate must demonstrate Intermediate-level sign language proficiency and achieve Advanced-level proficiency within one year of hire.

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 a Student Monitor Permit.
• Maintain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention certification, a Student Monitor Permit, and/or other certifications required by the Ohio Department of Education.
• For positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf, demonstrate Advanced-level proficiency 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 during residential programming and events.
• Discuss moral, ethical, and other subjects with students; listen to their concerns and problems.
• Assist students with homework and escort them to classes or off-campus activities.
• Accompany students to meals and conduct hourly bed checks at night.
• Teach and guide students in daily living skills to promote 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 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, consistent discipline, verbal prompting and redirection, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and referrals to the school psychologist as appropriate.
• Perform light housekeeping in dorms and instruct students in chores such as laundry, making beds, cleaning appliances and surfaces, managing food inventory, washing dishes, and taking out trash.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums 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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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