Residential Advisor I

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to work with students in our residential program. The residential program has been designed to complement the education program, with an emphasis on those activities normally learned within the students' home environment. Some of these lifelong skills include personal care, activities of daily living, the development of socialization skills as well as leisure and recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for the students at all times.
• Provide active programming appropriate to the functional level of the students.
• Identify dormitory and maintenance repairs, complete reports and other paperwork as necessary.
• Apply behavior modification techniques when needed to enhance student development.
• Follow health care procedures to include personal care and hygiene, taking students to the Health Center, and follow written communication from Health Center and supervisor.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This position participates in, and/or accompanies students during their residential recreational activities, field trips, athletic trips, or may serve as a chaperone for students while traveling to and from school on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• All you need for success: High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Prior to employment, must pass a background check.
• Prefer 12 months experience with children, especially children with special needs.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and families.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

$34,416, plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential for an evening or night shift work schedule.

Schedule

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Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.