Residential Advisor 1

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

2d

About The Position

Your daily work involves teaching, helping, empowering students in our residential program to be the best they can be. Our desire is to ensure that our students—who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind—have access to a living environment that matches the care and support they would receive at home.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
• Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a willingness to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to work as a team
• Understanding of basic computer and technology skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with students with varying levels of education, social and emotional experiences.
• During the one-year probationary period, Residential Advisor 1 must successfully complete the Advanced Training Course for Residential Youth and Child Care Workers (RCYCP).

Nice To Haves

• Training or experience in the field of childcare in residential facilities.
• Experience in a residential setting and knowledge of child development.
• Specific experience working with students and staff who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.
• Red Cross, CPR, and other related training

Responsibilities

• Instructs students in age appropriate daily living skills
• Knows where students in department are at all times
• Works with students to complete homework and other projects
• Instructs student on appropriate leisure time activities
• Attends department meetings as scheduled
• Transport students to off-campus activities and appointments
• Follows established emergency evacuation procedures
• Makes sure the cottage is clean and sanitary
• Report all maintenance issues through established procedures
• Completes daily logbook
• Completes incident reports when needed
• Submits timesheets and requests for leave as instructed
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED