Substitute Residential Advisor, Multiple Locations

Candidates who are blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Substitute Resident Advisor - Multiple Locations

Alabama School for the Blind

Alabama School for the Deaf

Helen Keller School

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential.

Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• (ASD) Must have a sign language proficiency level of Survival Plus according the AIDB evaluation system upon hire

POSITION REQUIRMENTS AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform duties in the absence of full-time AIDB staff as required for position.
• Must be physically able to perform job.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including morning, evening, night and/or weekend as necessary
• Must follow all AIDB policies and procedures and state and federal laws.
• Must remain awake and alert at all times.
• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality requirements.
• Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm manner.
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able and will be expected to physically assist assigned students who use wheelchairs or have physical disabilities as their needs dictate, including the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently during the work shift and to lift more than fifty pounds with assistance or the use of an assistive device.
• Must work cooperatively with other school personnel to serve students.

Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB. This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

PAYROLL: $10.20 hourly rate S1 Rank HS Scale

Direct Deposit Required