[nfbmi-talk] {Spam?} Really? Equal Opportunity Employer?

[Terry D. Eagle]

This position says all of the proper equal opportunity lines, says all of
the look good and feel good phrases about appreciation of embracing
diversity, valuing abilities, ect., then blows it all off with a statement
that a hiring preference will be given to one who possesses a driver's
license.  How disgusting! 

 

It sounds like they are still in the 1829 paternalistic model.

 

Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living

Perkins School for the Blind

Watertown, MA

Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living

Program: Deafblind Program

 

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week 

Perkins School for the Blind, located near Boston, was the first school for
the blind chartered in the United States in 1829. For over 180 years, the
staff at Perkins have been providing quality services to students and
clients who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind and multi-impaired.
Perkins School for the Blind embraces diversity in ability, thought, culture
and belief. We provide equal education and employment opportunities and
value the unique talents and contributions of all of our students and staff.

The Assistant Coordinator of Residential Living works in our residential
cottages to provide supervision, organization, and administrative coverage
to a residence for multiply impaired, blind, deaf and deafblind students
10-22 years of age. The ACRL assists in the coordination of the
administrative and operational aspects of student residential life,
including supervision and training of residential staff as well as attend to
the direct care, medical and behavioral needs of students in the residence. 

Responsibilities: 

Assesses program needs and plans accordingly. 

Maintains appropriate certifications and completes required training hours
and mandated trainings, including on-the-job training. 

Demonstrates an understanding of the general curriculum as well as the
Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). 

Prioritizes and manages several responsibilities concurrently and provides
supervisory leadership to enable staff to perform well 

Produces clear, well-written reports in proper formats and submits
reports/IEP on time and oversees completion of all staff and student related
documents. 

Maintains effective communication and works cooperatively with coordinators
and administrators. 

Acts as liaison with education, work placement, health services, clinical
and residential staff. 

Assists supervisor in monitoring supply ordering and ensures compliance with
safe food handling and nutritional requirements 

Manages staff and students demonstrating good judgment and effective
performance management skills. 

Oversees the implementation of residence safety, security, and emergency
procedures. 

Administers medications in compliance with Perkins policies and state
regulations. 

Oversees the implementation of residence safety, security, and emergency
procedures. 

Provides two eight-hour asleep overnight shifts and responds to emergencies
during overnight coverage. 

Reports staff and client injuries and client incidents per policy and
procedures 

Assists the coordinator in staff development, including on-the-job training.


Participates in residential staff interviewing and hiring. 

Utilizes administrative resources to manage the residential staff growth and
performance. 

Assists in the development and implementation of IEP goals, objectives and
strategies for students and provide instruction and direct care. 

Creates a positive home-like learning environment that is safe, secure and
clean 

Promotes student independence, self-confidence, and the development of
social, organizational and other critical skills to the maximum extent
possible. 

To complete other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Associate's degree 

Two (2) years experience working with children and adolescents 

At least one year of supervisory experience 

Ability to complete and maintain First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Crisis Prevention and
Physical Intervention (CPPI) certifications 

Preference may be given to candidates with: 

Bachelor's degree 

Sign Language (Free classes provided on campus) 

Valid driver's license and willingness to drive school vehicles including
chair cars 

Benefits: 

 We provide a complete benefits package, which includes, recess time,
tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, LTD and Life insurance,
retirement programs and staff development and training. 

Perkins seeks to enhance its community of intellectually, culturally, and
socially diverse individuals to enrich the educational experience of our
students. Applicants from a multicultural background, are bilingual, and/or
who have life experience are encouraged to apply. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER 

Job Type: Full-time 

Required experience: 

Assistant supervisor in residential setting: 2 years 

Required education: 

Associate