Youth Leader - Blind School

Organization

Ohio School for the Blind

Kimberly Basil; human.resources.gov

Ohio St School for the Blind 5220 North High St Columbus 43214

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

$22.60

Full-time

OCSEA

Education

Basic Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Educational support

Adaptability, Building Trust, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships, Problem Solving

Our Mission - The Ohio State School for the Blind is a collaboration of students who are blind and visually impaired, their families, staff and community members who provide an individualized road map that develops the whole student.

Our Goals - OSSB’s goals focus on the following:

• Staff will assist in the development of the whole student
• Provide and access professional development
• Improve communication
• Utilize 21st-century technology

Please note:

This posting serves as notice for three vacancies. Applications received for this posting will be considered for all vacancies.

Ensures the safety and well‑being of all students: supervises students before and after school hours; ensures safety in residential programming and events; discusses moral, ethical or other subjects with students & listens to problems; assists with homework; escorts students to classes or to off‑campus activities; accompanies students to meals; conducts hourly bed checks at night.

Promotes optimal independence of all students: provides instruction and guidance of daily living skills; develops programs and activities that foster communication, social, emotional and personal growth; organizes and provides recreational activities for students; creates and disseminates monthly recreation calendar.

Completes detailed documentation in a timely manner (e.g., IRP reports, daily dorm logs, nightly sleep charts, student assessment checklist, student goal sheets, food order form, supply order form, dorm schedule, room assignment chart).

Observes and responds to student behavior issues in an appropriate manner (e.g., positive behavior reinforcements, firm, fair, consistent discipline, verbal prompting and redirection, CPI, and referrals to the school psychologist).

Performs light housekeeping in the dorms and instructs students on applicable chores (e.g., laundry, makes beds, cleans appliances, rotates food inventory and disposes of expired items, cleans floors, cleans counters, cleans dishes, empties trash).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees*.

Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

12 months training or 12 months experience in youth programs, educational support/care, or childcare.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications of Employment noted above.

Note:

Must demonstrate Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf.

Must obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention & Student Monitor Permit within 3 months after employment. Must maintain CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification & Student Monitor Permit; and/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)…