Residential Youth Caregiver for Deaf Students

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits subsidy

Dental coverage

AD&D insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD, seeks Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners to mentor deaf and hard-of-hearing students, support daily routines, and connect them with resources. Positions are filled from an on-call pool for the 2026-2027 school year, with potential second shift and overnight coverage.

The role requires ASL fluency, high school diploma or higher, and experience guiding youth.

Qualifications

• Education: Must be either 21 years old with graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: One year of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth in a student life setting.
• Note: Additional education from college can substitute for experience at 60 credit hours for the required experience.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment and supervise students at all times.
• Mentor and model positive behavior; help students integrate into deaf culture.
• Assist students with daily routines including homework, sleep, meals, and personal hygiene.
• Observe and interact with students to prevent conflicts and minimize disturbances.
• Implement rewards/punishments under supervision to ensure compliance with MSD rules.

Skills

ASL fluency

Mentoring

Student guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (acceptable substitute)

Job description

Maryland School for the Deaf in Frederick, MD, seeks Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners to mentor deaf and hard-of-hearing students, support daily routines, and connect them with resources. Positions are filled from an on-call pool for the 2026-2027 school year, with potential second shift and overnight coverage.

The role requires ASL fluency, high school diploma or higher, and experience guiding youth.