[rehab] Residential Manager Structured Discovery Program, Birmingham Alabama

Wed Aug 17 17:37:35 UTC 2016

R-3386 Reference #5229463 

Posting Date: August 16, 2016  

AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually
Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and
employees will make reasonable accommodations.

POSITION:     Residential Manager (260 Day Program)

                       Structured Discovery Program / Office of Field
Services, Birmingham Regional Center

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

*         Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED (General
Equivalency Diploma)  

*         Must demonstrate knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy
and means by which the residential element is integrated into core
curriculum components.

*         Successful experience working directly with students in a day
program or educational setting.

*         Must pass a Braille proficiency test within the first 30 months of
employment with a score of at least 80 percent.

*	Must demonstrate a history of good attendance.
*	Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program
graduates; peer instructors; advisory groups;  and agencies such as the
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary
Structured Discovery Programs.
*	Must demonstrate maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to
exercise sound judgment.
*	Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and
illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication
skills.
*	Must be able to work flexible hours, including afternoons, nights
and weekends (Third Shift). 
*	Must have or be able to obtain a valid state identification.
*	Must have or obtain CPR certification and keep certification
current. 
*	Must adhere to AIDB and Structured Discovery Policies & Procedures.
*	Must keep student information confidential. 
*	Must model mature and responsible behavior especially, but not
limited to, social outings with students who are blind or deafblind. 
*	Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and
needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deafblind, ensuring all actions and
decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. 
*	Must be computer literate and skilled in using Microsoft Office
Suite.

*	The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history
background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI
record repositories.  Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a
non-refundable fee of $49.65 and appear for scheduled fingerprinting
appointment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

*         Must keep an AIDB-provided cell phone on-person at all times.

*         Assist consumers in the residential facility as appropriate.

*         Help consumers who are blind or deaf/blind evacuate building in
case of an emergency.

*         Administer first aid if appropriate.

*         Inspect consumers' apartments at designated times and submit
monthly reports.

*         Report damages or needs for apartments to the Structured Discovery
Coordinator or BRC Director.

*         Treat all consumers and their families with respect.

*         Facilitate outings with consumers as advised by Structured
Discovery Coordinator or BRC Director.

*         Plan, participate in and implement appropriate leisure and
recreational activities when not otherwise scheduled.

*         Report any harmful activity  or  behavior that is against AIDB
Policies and Procedures and/or Structured Discovery Handbook to the
Structured Discovery Coordinator or BRC Director.

*         Integrate other Structured Discovery curricula core components
(Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living,
Residential Living, etc.) into residential activities.

*         Participate in cross-training in other Structured Discovery
curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology,
Independent Living, Residential Living).

*         Complete required inservices/workshops per AIDB policy.

*         Participate in Structured Discovery Strategic Planning to provide
a continuum of services aligning with AIDB's efforts to  design innovative
instructional programs to meet the unique and changing education and
rehabilitation needs of students, consumers and families.

*         Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress that serves as a
role model, setting a good example for Structured Discovery participants and
aligning with the AIDB culture.

*         Perform other duties as assigned.

SALARY: $32,898 - $48,054 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery
Program Completion)

                 $35,404 - $53,696 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B
Certification)

                 $37,082 - $56,201 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A
Certification)

                  (260 Days)

Direct deposit is required.

This is an exempt position, and is  not subject to overtime and/or
compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled    

This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated,
necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC

Director, Professional Development and Research

Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

210 Woodard Hall 

PO Box 3158

Ruston LA 71272

Office: 318.257.4554                      Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax)
Skype: edwardbell2010

ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu>
<http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com

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brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and
died in cotton fields and sweatshops." 

-- Stephen Jay Gould

From: Jessica Edmiston [mailto:Edmiston.Jessica at aidb.state.al.us] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 1:13 PM
To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com>; ebell at latech.edu
Cc: Cindy Jones <Jones.Cindy at aidb.state.al.us>
Subject: FW: R-3386 Residental Manager Structured Discovery Program

FYI

Jessica L. Edmiston, M.Ed.

Director, Birmingham Regional Center

Project Coordinator, Alabama Initiative for Children and Youth who are
Deaf-Blind

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

220 34th Street South

Birmingham, Alabama 35222

205.328.3989 (p)

205.323.3691 (f)

256.493.3360 (c)

 <http://www.aidb.org> www.aidb.org 

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