Youth Leader - Blind School

State-of-Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Paid time off & holidays

Education & Development Opportunities

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus, OH, seeks dedicated staff for a 3rd shift role. You will supervise students, support daily living skills, and document student progress in a residential setting. The position emphasizes American Sign Language, safety, and ongoing caregiving duties.

The role requires 12 months of related experience or equivalent qualifications, with SLPI demonstrated, and includes training for CPR and crisis intervention. Benefits align with State of Ohio offerings.

Qualifications

• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in youth programs, educational support/care, or childcare.
• Must demonstrate Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for positions assigned to the Ohio School for the Deaf.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure safety of students before/after school and during residential activities; escort to classes and meals; conduct nightly bed checks.
• Promote independence through daily living skills instruction and development of social, emotional, and personal growth activities.
• Complete detailed documentation (IRP reports, dorm logs, student goal sheets, supply orders, dorm schedules).
• Monitor student behavior with positive reinforcement and appropriate discipline strategies.
• Perform light housekeeping in dorms and teach students chores (laundry, beds, cleaning, inventory management).

Skills

Education

American Sign Language

Basic Documentation

Direct Support/Direct Care

Educational Support

Adaptability

Building Trust

Developing Others

Establishing Relationships

Problem Solving

Job description

• Organization: Ohio School for the Blind
• Work Location: 5220 North High St, Columbus, Ohio, 43214, United States
• Compensation: $23.28
• Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
• Work Hours: Sun-Thurs, 11:30pm - 7:30am
• Classified Indicator: Classified
• Union: OCSEA
• Primary Job Skill: Education

Who We Are

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.

What You'll Do

• 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).

Additional Information

• This is a 3rd shift position that works according to the school year 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 Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation please email Kimberly Basil ([e-mail]).
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to submit a urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for a position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! 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.

Qualifications

• 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

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.