Residential Supervisor 2nd shift SDB00012

Title: Residential Supervisor 2nd shift SDB00012

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $42905 $69519

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location:VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

About Us

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 PreK12 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

The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind is seeking a Residential Supervisor for 2nd Shift.

This is a 10month classified position with state benefits including health insurance retirement life insurance and disability coverage.

This job will start with theschool year and is a 10month classified position.

The VSDB offers:

Supportive and positive team setting
Lowcost medical dental and vision insurance
Free Life insurance
SchoolResidential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

Job Duties

Provide program support and supervision of students and staff to ensure that a structured program of care is implemented
Assist in identifying and developing program needs
Assist the Director of Student Life in the establishment maintenance and evaluation or programs and services for all residential students
Collaborate across departments to coordinate services for students
Coordinate and schedule activities which occur during residential hours to ensure that policies and procedures are followed
Serve as the lead residential point of contact for behavior management
Assist with the development of behavior programs to meet the needs of individual students
Provide training and guidance to staff related to student issues
Maintain logs files reports and other documentation related to residential programs and services as required by VSDB policies

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to implement a comprehensive structured program of care in a safe nurturing environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of principles methods techniques and practices involved in residential and developmental services.

Demonstrated experience and leadership in program development and evaluation.

Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and evaluation.

Demonstrated experience in behavioral management techniques.

Knowledge of crisis warning signs and deescalation and intervention techniques.

Knowledge of child development theory and childcare practices.

Knowledge of the needs of students who are deaf and/or visually impaired.

Demonstrated experience in of medical management.

Ability to work within a team and to communicate and collaborate effectively with direct services support professional and administrative staff.

Ability to develop collaborative relations with parents families and a variety of community agencies.

Ability to establish and maintain a positive respectful and collaborative residential and work environment.

Ability to perform instructional personal care and support tasks and to plan and implement activity programs for students who are deaf and/or visually impaired.

Proficiency level of Advanced in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.

Additional Considerations

Associates degree from a regionally accredited college or university (a high school diploma or General
Education Development (GED) Certificate and considerable experience in residential programs may
substitute for the educational requirement).
Bachelors Degree preferred.
Supervisory experience in a residential setting preferred.
CPR and First Aid Certification or agreement to obtain following school policies.
Experience working with children with disabilities residential programs and behavior management.
Valid Virginia Drivers License with driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway and
passenger safety. Ability to drive a 10passenger van minivan or a car.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive motion to include standing sitting reaching lifting
walking bending and climbing.

Special Instructions

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

If selected as a finalist with VSDB candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements: Application and/or rsum for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or rsum.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting supporting and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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). ServiceConnected 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.

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.