Youth Leader; Part-time; Deaf School

Youth Leader (Part-time) - Deaf School

Organization:
Ohio School for the Deaf Agency Contact Name and Information: human.resources.gov

Work Location:

Ohio School for the Deaf 500 Morse Road Columbus 43214

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $23.28

Schedule:

Part-time Classified Indicator:
Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Education Technical

Skills:

American Sign Language, Basic Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Educational support Professional

Skills:

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

Agency Overview:
The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) is one of the oldest continuously open public deaf schools in the United States. We welcome approximately 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students to campus each year from around Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extra-curricular activities.

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 motes 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).

12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. 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. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Must obtain CPR, first aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention & Student Monitor Permit within 3 mos. after employment. Must maintain CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention certification & Student Monitor Permit; &/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) within one year from date of hire.

UNUSUAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May work straight 8 hr. shift, may work 16 hr. shift, may work weekends; may be exposed to inclement weather; may be exposed to aggressive &/or unpredictable behavior; may be exposed to dirty or unpleasant elements; may be exposed to human waste/infectious substances. Job

Skills:

Education, American Sign Language, Basic Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Educational Support, Adaptability, Building Trust, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships, Problem Solving

Supplemental Information:
This position works 3rd shift and in accordance with the school calendar. The State of Ohio is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

The Ohio School for the Deaf and the Ohio State School for the Blind are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the…