MSD Residential Child & Youth Care Practitioner - Substitute (Contractual Position)

Introduction Anticipated openings for the 2026-2027 School Year.

LOCATION OF POSITION

MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD 21705 Main Purpose of Job A Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner (RCYCP) at the Maryland School for the Deaf is the full performance level of work providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing students by serving as a mentor and role model, offering advice and assistance with everyday life skills, and providing referrals to other staff at the Maryland School for the Deaf. Employees receive general supervision from a Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner Supervisor, School for the Deaf, or from a designated administrator. Employees may be required to travel to various locations for events such as field trips, workshops, and recreational activities. Employees may be asked to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

POSITION DUTIES

Maintain a safe environment and keep students under direct supervision at all times; Communicates with students to discuss their problems and offer them guidance, and serves as a mentor and role model for their assimilation into the deaf culture; Monitors students and assists them in complying with daily and weekly schedules of completing homework, sleeping, eating, and performing personal hygiene; Observes and interacts with students to prevent conflicts and minimize disturbances; Under the direction of the supervisor, devises and dispenses rewards and punishments within specified guidelines to ensure students comply with Maryland School for the Deaf rules and policies; Documents and reports student problems to the RCYCP Supervisor; May supplement classroom instruction by tutoring students in academic subjects; Maintain strict confidentiality of students and school personnel information; Performs other related duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be either 21 years old with graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. OR At least 18 years old with possession of an Associate of Arts degree or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One year of experience providing guidance to deaf and hard of hearing youth and assisting them with everyday life skills in a student life setting. Note: Candidates may substitute additional education from an accredited college or university at the rate of sixty credit hours for the required experience. Fluency in American Sign Language is required for this position.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the physical, emotional and social aspects of deafness; Skill in American Sign Language sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students and parents; Skill in written English sufficient to permit fluent and accurate communication with students and parents who are not proficient in American Sign Language; Ability to learn emergency medical procedures; Ability to maintain a dormitory environment conducive to positive student development; Ability to work harmoniously with students and with other employees.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain RCYCP certification.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification will be trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first-aid training leading to certification. These certifications must be kept current as a requirement of residential childcare licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are required to be proficient in American Sign Language and in written English. Employees in this classification will be required to pass a medical examination and an annual screening for tuberculosis as a requirement of residential child care licensure by the Maryland Department of Human Services. Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. Employees in this classification will be required to apply for a criminal background check as a requirement of the Family Law Article, Section 5-551, Annotated Code of Maryland. Candidates will need to provide three letters of recommendation.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer, MSD is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS

In accordance with AFSCME Article 44, all positions advertised as contractual are temporary assignments. Such assignments may include, but are not limited to, short-term grants, defined temporary projects lasting 24 months or less, emergency basis appointments for 12 months or less, retirees from State service, and positions less than fifty percent (50%) full-time equivalent (FTE). Please note that all contractual agreements and staffing allocations are subject to adjustment based on student enrollment and operational needs.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits. Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Maryland