To develop a homelike atmosphere for students/individuals and carry out plans by providing basic care, supervision, guidance, and training. Level of Work:Entry. Supervision Received:Direct supervision from Residential Advisor Supervisor or Residential Team Leader or other professional staff member. Supervision Exercised:None. Location of Work:Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired. Job Distinctions:Differs from Residential Advisor 2 by lack of appropriate ra... more details
Supplemental Information
“Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities”
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IS THE RESIDENTIAL DEPARTMENT AT THE LOUISIANA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
THE POSITION PROVIDES DIRECT CARE FOR DEAF, HEARING IMPAIRED, &/OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS IN A RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT.
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate. The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination in employment may be referred to Santa Maria Patterson, Human Resources Director at (225) 757-3217 or spatterson@lsdvi.org. The Louisiana Schools for the Deaf and Visually Impaired (LSDVI) includes two Louisiana Special Schools (LSS) recognized as elementary and secondary school systems. Both schools occupy the same campus servicing students throughout the state who are deaf, hard of hear hearing and/or visually impaired. LSDVI operates seven days a week 24 hours a day on 116 acres and includes 22 building with 486,029 square feet under roof. Physical Activity Level- 3: Work requires moderate effort for such activities as bending, stretching, stooping walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces, or lifting thirty or forty pounds. Work may require brief periods in which heavy muscular exertion is required. Preference may be given to applicants knowing American Sign Language and/or Braille. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Residential Advisor 1, 2 or 3depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please LIST ALL qualifying experience as it relates to your experience with child care.
The chosen applicant will be placed in a Probational Appointment upon hire.
Also, prospective employees must be willing to get a pre-employment drug testing and background check. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.* For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Special School District Alicia Holmes, HR Specialist Human Resources, (225) 757-3207
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training required.
Job Concepts
Function of Work: To develop a homelike atmosphere for students/individuals and carry out plans by providing basic care, supervision, guidance, and training.
Level of Work: Entry.
Supervision Received: Direct supervision from Residential Advisor Supervisor or Residential Team Leader or other professional staff member.
Supervision Exercised: None.
Location of Work: Louisiana School for the Deaf and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired.
Job Distinctions: Differs from Residential Advisor 2 by lack of appropriate rating level on the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SPCI) or in Braille proficiency and by the lack of journeyman level duties.
Examples of Work
AS A TRAINEE WORKING DAY AND AFTERNOON SHIFTS: Teaches basic self-help and self-care skills related to independent living and social skill development (includes personal hygiene, household management, time management, social skills, physical/emotional fitness, and intellectual/study skills).
Assists and/or supervises bathing, cleaning, dressing, feeding, putting to bed, and maintains constant vigil over multi-disabled students as appropriate.
Accompanies students to and from the cafeteria for meals; provides supervision during meals; may escort students from school to the dormitory.
May chaperone or transport students to off-campus activities such as field trips, athletic events, shopping, medical appointments, and to and from home.
Assists other staff in instructing students involved in learning activities such as life skills, homework, etc.
Observes behavior of students and reports sudden or unusual changes to higher authority.
Monitors living areas/dormitory to maintain custody control and to prevent trespassing; maintains appropriate reports.
Reports to higher authority when appropriate, accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of students.
Maintains records such as the daily reports, incident reports, and bed checklist for assigned shift/dormitory.
Receives telephone calls and mail for students and delivers such communications when appropriate.
AS A TRAINEE WORKING THE NIGHT SHIFT: Assists students with basic self-help and self-care skills related to independent living and social skill development (includes personal hygiene, household management, time management, social skills, physical/emotional fitness, and intellectual/study skills).
Assists and/or supervises bathing, cleaning, dressing, feeding, putting to bed, and maintains constant vigil over multi-disabled students as appropriate.
Documents bed checks of students at no more than 15-30 minute intervals by checking each room and observing/noting student activity; completes appropriate reports
Accompanies students to and from the cafeteria for breakfast; provides supervision during the meal; may assist with feeding; escorts students to school.
May chaperone or transport students to and from home.
Observes behavior of students and reports sudden or unusual changes to higher authority.
Monitors living areas/dormitory to maintain custody control and to prevent trespassing; maintains appropriate records.
Reports to higher authority when appropriate, accidents/incidents and suspected cases of abuse or neglect of students.
Maintains records such as the daily reports, incident reports, etc. for assigned dormitory.
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