Residential Advisor

Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. About the Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD): The Indiana School for the Deaf (ISD) is a fully accredited school for Deaf and hard-of-hearing students in nursery school through high school. The Indiana School for the Deaf is accredited by AdvancED Indiana and the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD). It provides services to approximately 342 students enrolled on campus. About 60% of the students live on campus during the academic year. ISD offers a full range of social activities, including sports, clubs, and organizations. Role Overview: The Residential Leader provides supervision and support to residential staff. You will ensure the health, safety, and welfare of students while providing maximum programming opportunities. This position requires Intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). This is a 2rd shift position. Hours will be arranged with the supervisor. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally starts at but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package. A Day in the Life: Responsibilities include: * Ensure smooth operation of residential programs by providing adequate coverage through scheduling, approval of activity sheets, transportation requests, requisitions and other student and staff requests. * Participate in all student life team meetings and maintains contact with students, residential staff, educational staff, support staff and parents. * Make recommendations and or decisions for budgetary needs within the student life area and maintain inventories of general supplies and equipment. * Design programs to meet student's needs, incorporating an understanding of student development in areas of importance to students from preschool through high school. * Promote and oversee the implementation of student programming in the residential setting following the nine student development dimensions: cultural, emotional, intellectual, life planning, physical, political, sexual, social and spiritual. * Assume total administrative responsibility for residential hall management. * Follow emergency procedures for fires, storms, tornado drills and warnings. * Attend Individualized Education Program/Annual Case Review and or case conferences to ensure students development needs are met. * Ensure all after work hour duties are assigned for weekend work, chaperone bus duties and chauffeur assignments. * Develop Behavior Improvement Plans and oversees Homework Improvement Plans. * Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment: * Basic understanding of the characteristics needs and effective methods of guidance of students of varying ages at different stages of development and at different levels of mental ability. * Thorough knowledge of state, federal and agency rules and regulations. * Working knowledge of administrative and personnel management techniques as related to the effective supervision and direction of programs. * Ability to plan student development programs that will best meet their needs. * Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. * Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes: * Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans * Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards * Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution * Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match * Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options * A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to: * 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers * Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave * Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off * 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years * Education Reimbursement Program * Group life insurance * Referral Bonus program * Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits * Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program * Free Parking for most positions * Free LinkedIn Learning access Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at View email address on click.appcast.io. Current Employee? Click here to apply.