Overnight Residential Aide - Student Care & Safety

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) seeks a Night Aide to provide overnight personal care support for the Residential population. Responsibilities include 15-minute checks, lifting, toileting, and maintaining a safe overnight environment for 18-25 students.

The role runs Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm–7:00am, 187 days/year, with compensation of $20–$22 per hour depending on education level. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Physical ability to lift, position, and assist students as required by individual needs.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
• Must be able to remain alert, awake, and attentive during overnight hours.
• Must hold proper clearances for Acts 34, 114, and 151.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision of students overnight hours.
• Assist with personal care needs, such as feeding, mealtime, toileting, mobility, self-care, and hygiene.
• Implement safety plans.
• Ensure a safe, structured, and supportive residential environment for all residential students.
• Support implementation of positive behavior intervention plans (PBIPs) and reinforcement strategies.
• When applicable, model and promote appropriate social skills, self-regulation, and coping strategies.
• Work under the direction of the Overnight Manager.
• Maintain professional and confidential relationships with students, families, and staff.
• To accept/follow directives and supervision regarding the students and their programs.
• To be flexible regarding daily assignments.
• Collect and record data on student performance, participation, and behavior as directed.
• Follow all school, state, and federal guidelines for documentation, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) seeks a Night Aide to provide overnight personal care support for the Residential population. Responsibilities include 15-minute checks, lifting, toileting, and maintaining a safe overnight environment for 18-25 students.

The role runs Sunday through Thursday, 11:00pm–7:00am, 187 days/year, with compensation of $20–$22 per hour depending on education level. Equal opportunity employer.