Residential Advisor

Georgia Power Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, Department of Education, is hiring a Residential Advisor for the Georgia School for the Deaf in Cave Spring, Georgia. You will supervise residents, help develop daily living skills, document progress, and ensure a safe, supportive home environment for students.

Preference given to candidates with ASL at intermediate level or higher and 2 years of post-secondary education; HS diploma with related experience also accepted. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with 1 year of related experience.
• Two years post-secondary education preferred.
• ASL proficiency at intermediate level or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise children in a residential home-life environment.
• Observe, document, and report children’s behavior and progress.
• Train and assist children in developing basic daily living skills.
• Maintain a clean, healthy, safe, and supportive residential environment.

Skills

Sign Language (ASL)

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Two years post-secondary education

Job description

Residential Advisor# Team Georgia Careers## Residential AdvisorApply: Cave Spring: Full time: Posted Today: JR0000007324Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career! **Job Title:**Residential Advisor**Agency:**Department of Education**Job Requisition ID:**JR0000007324**Shift:**Not Applicable (United States of America)**Compensation Details:**COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE**Job Description:**The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is hiring a Residential Advisor for the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD), located in Cave Spring, Georgia. This position provides supervision, guidance, and support to children in a residential home-life environment. The Residential Advisor observes, documents, and reports children’s behavior and progress, assists with the development of basic daily living skills, and helps maintain a clean, healthy, safe, and supportive residential environment **Job Responsibilities**Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:* Monitors and supervises children in a residential home-life environment.* Observes, documents, and reports children’s behavior and progress.* Trains and assists children in developing basic daily living skills.* Provides appropriate guidance and support to promote independence and positive behavior.* Maintains a clean, healthy, safe, and supportive residential environment.### **Preferred Qualifications**Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:* Two years of post-secondary education.* Two years of experience in a childcare, educational, or residential setting.* Sign Language skills with ASL proficiency at the Intermediate level or higher, as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI), ASL Proficiency Interview, or as assessed by qualified GSD staff.**Minimum Qualifications:**High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a related field; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 2 (HCS021) or position equivalent.**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.