Dorm Program Staff - (2nd Shift)

Title: Dorm Program Staff - (2nd Shift)

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $25,275 - $34,000 ($14.56 - $19.59/hour)

Pay Band: 2

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About VSDB

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

VSDB offers PreK-12 education with both residential and day student options.

VSDB believes that disabilities are challenges not barriers and supports each student in their goal to be independent and to reach their highest academic potential!

VSDB prepares students for life!

About this Position

Why come to VSDB?

✔ $2,000 Sign-on Bonus now available!
✔ Supportive and positive team setting
✔ Great comprehensive benefit package including:
✔ Ample paid time off including more than 12 holidays
✔ Summer break
✔ Low cost medical, dental and vision insurance
✔ Free life insurance
This is a 10-month position (paid over 12 months) with full state benefits, working 40 hours per week, Sunday through Thursday, typically afternoons and evenings. Hours may vary based on bus scheduling needs.

The beginning date for this position is July 2024. We are flexible if you are. If you wish to start upon completion of an adequate background and are willing to work in other capacities. We can start you earlier. We have various other duties that can be completed on our farm, painting, filing, grounds etc. Then at the start of the school year, you will begin your 10-month employment status in this position.

Job Duties

This position assists with after school programming and student activity supervision.
Responsibilities include:

● Provide a structured daily routine to ensure delivery of program services
● Plan educational, recreational and/or leisure time activities
● Provide personal care for students and assist with personal hygiene practices
● Assist students with individual school activities and programs of individual student interest
● Implement student Behavior Intervention Plans and adhere to behavior management policies and procedures
● Provide accurate written reports/logs of activities and incidents with students
● Supervise students on scheduled bus routes to ensure safety and appropriate conduct
● Transport students to and from school and evening off-campus activities

Minimum Qualifications

● High School diploma of General Education Development Certificate (GED);
● Current CPR and First Aid certification or must be obtained in accordance with school policy
● Valid Driver's License with driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway and passenger safety or ability to obtain following DMV guidelines
● Skill in behavior management or ability to complete behavior management training
● Ability to work independently and follow school policies and procedures
● Ability to communicate via spoken English (depending on operational need; required for positions working with students with vision loss)
● Proficiency level in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Scale specific to assignment or must be obtained within three years
● Ability to communicate effectively in both orally and written formats

Additional Considerations

● Ability to interact with individuals in a patient, positive and sensitive manner in order to provide for their direct care and development
● Ability to carry out instructional, personal care and support tasks and to plan and implement activity programs for individuals with sensory impairment, intellectual disabilities or severe disabilities
● Relevant experience that demonstrates ability to maintain a stable environment and to provide guidance to students ranging from kindergarten through high school
● Prior experience in human services, education or a residential setting
● Ability to work with students with behavioral difficulties and acute medical needs

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Physical Requirements:
● Ability to interact on a physical level with individuals and perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending and climbing
● Ability to supervise and assist with the transportation of individuals via buses or other vehicles to ensure safety and appropriate conduct
● Ability to monitor individuals during transportation and drive state vehicles in order to transport students to and from the school campus as needed

Note: A criminal history, Department of Social Services check, and driving record check will be required for final candidates.

Applications must be completed on-line at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home

VSDB is a tobacco free facility. For assistance call (540) 332-9069 or visit our website at www.vsdb.k12.va.us.

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: (540)332-9069

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.