Residential Advisor

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Job Title: Residential Advisor

Agency: Department of Education

Job Requisition ID: JR0000007324

Shift:

Not Applicable (United States of America)

Compensation Details: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Job Description:

The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) is hiring a Residential Advisor for the Georgia School for the Deaf (GSD), located in Cave Spring, Georgia. This position provides supervision, guidance, and support to children in a residential home-life environment. The Residential Advisor observes, documents, and reports children’s behavior and progress, assists with the development of basic daily living skills, and helps maintain a clean, healthy, safe, and supportive residential environment

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitors and supervises children in a residential home-life environment.
• Observes, documents, and reports children’s behavior and progress.
• Trains and assists children in developing basic daily living skills.
• Provides appropriate guidance and support to promote independence and positive behavior.
• Maintains a clean, healthy, safe, and supportive residential environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

• Two years of post-secondary education.
• Two years of experience in a childcare, educational, or residential setting.
• Sign Language skills with ASL proficiency at the Intermediate level or higher, as measured by the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI), ASL Proficiency Interview, or as assessed by qualified GSD staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma/GED and one (1) year of experience in a related field; or one (1) year of experience required at the lower-level Health Aide 2 (HCS021) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.