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).

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

Organization

Ohio School for the Blind

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kimberly Basil; human.resources@osdb.oh.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Ohio St School for the Blind

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$22.60

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Education

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Direct Support/Direct Care, Educational support

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Building Trust, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships, Problem Solving

Agency Overview

Our Mission - The Ohio State School for the Blind is a collaboration of students who are blind and visually impaired, their families, staff and community members who provide an individualized road map that develops the whole student.

Our Goals - OSSB’s goals focus on the following -

• Staff will assist in the development of the whole student
• Provide and access professional development
• Improve communication
• Utilize 21st-century technology