Residential Advisor
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- 26141824 Requisition #
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- Jul 14, 2026 Post Date
The Opportunity: Job Overview
Do you want to make an impact on the lives of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or
deafblind? Do you want to work in an environment that puts kids first? MSDB is the place for you!
Your daily work involves teaching, helping, empowering students in our residential program to be the best they can
be. Our desire is to ensure that our students—who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or
deafblind—have access to a living environment that matches the care and support they would receive at home.
Core Impact Areas
Instruction & Supervision (80 %):
You will mentor and model for the students you work with:
- Instructs students in age appropriate daily living skills
- Knows where students in department are at all times
- Works with students to complete homework and other projects
- Instructs students on appropriate leisure time activities
- Instructs/monitors students on healthy meal planning and cooking skills to make evening/weekend meals
- Attends department meetings as scheduled
- Transport students to off-campus activities, appointments and on Travel Weekends
- Collaborate with other Residential Advisors and Counselors regarding student needs and activities
Maintain Safe & Clean Environment: 10%
- Follow established emergency evacuation procedures
- Makes sure the Cottage is clean and sanitary
- Report all maintenance issues through established procedures
Record Keeping (5 %):
- Completes daily logbook
- Completes incident reports when needed
- Submits timesheets and requests for leave as instructed
All other duties as assigned (5%)
Who You Are (Qualifications)
Education & Experience:
Required: a high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:
Training or experience in the field of childcare in residential facilities. Experience in a residential setting and knowledge of child development.
Specific experience working with students and staff who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired or deafblind.
Alternative Qualifications:
Completion of the Residential Child and Youth Care Professional Program (RCYCP) developed by the National Resource Center Youth Services at the University of Oklahoma. Other combinations of education may be substituted.
Successful completion of a trauma-informed course such as Love & Logic
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training
Successful completion of a defensive driving course
Successful completion of food preparation course such as ServSafe
Red Cross, CPR, and other related training
Knowledge & Skills:
Communication: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a commitment to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
Leadership: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff. Ability to work as a team. Ability to effectively resolve conflict.
Technical: Understanding of basic computer and technology skills. Ability to handle stressful situations with students with varying levels of education, social, and emotional experiences.
Other Qualifications:
Hired candidate will have a one-year probationary period to complete all preferred training requirements, as assigned.
