Youth Leader - Blind School

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).

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.

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, Basic Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Educational Support, Adaptability, Building Trust, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships, Problem Solving

• This position works third shift and works according to the school year calendar with opportunity to work at least four weeks during the summer.
• 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 Deaf and Blind Education Services is 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 ([email protected]).
• 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.

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.

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.