Residential Life Coordinator

AgencyGov Morehead Sch for the BlindDivisionGov Morehead Sch for the BlindJob Classification TitleResidential Life Coordinator (S)Position Number60039462GradeNC07About UsGovernor Morehead School (GMS) is the flagship school in North Carolina that serves the special needs of visually impaired students, in a unique residential setting. Apart from its flagship status as the only residential school in the state for visually impaired students, GMS is renowned for its excellent program in Orientation and Mobility as well as its Braille Music program.Description of WorkThe Governor Morehead School for the Blind (GMS) provides residential and day educational programs to blind and/or visually impaired students, ages five to 22 years. Governor Morehead School strives to offer specialized educational opportunities, community outreach, and an immersive environment for North Carolina students with visual impairments and additional disabilities. Through unique and expert instruction, GMS creates a dynamic and inclusive environment for students to reach their highest potential in developing knowledge, skills, confidence, and values that will support them as independent, life-long learners to contribute to our global society. This position provides instruction in job awareness, job preparation, and job procurement; assist students in obtaining on-campus and off-campus work; provides job coaching and follow-up support to students working in on-campus and off-campus settings; transports students to and from off-campus interviews and jobs.; establishes relationships with local employers to develop job opportunities for students. Employees will be responsible to align the residential learning environment with the ECC (Expanded Core Curriculum).Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Range $37, 377.00 - $65,408.00This position works the hours of 4pm-12am. 45% Administrative Responsibilities* •Exercises decision making in day-to-day operations including staff and student placement, program development, crisis management and staff development needs •Develops, coordinates, implements and monitors the Residential, Recreation, Independent Living Center, Behavioral/Social and Independent Living Apartment (ILA) Programs •Develops & implements policies & procedures and ensures they are followed. •Responds to phone calls, memos, letters, emails, and other types of communication from GMS staff, parents/guardians and public •Develops, prepares, revises, and maintains forms and manuals, i.e., safety check sheets, census, cottage placement list, shift reports, ILA manual, attendance sheets, progress notes, off campus forms, calendars, etc. •Implements the Student Life Education Framework (Curriculum), Independent Living and Behavioral/Social Skills ensuring staff have completed assessments, daily progress notes, and evaluations. •Submits shift reports daily to supervisor. •Submits incident reports with consequences following GMS discipline policy to the supervisor. •Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Technicians regarding student discipline and behaviors. •Handles crises that arise including student or staff accidents, abuse allegations and safety issues. •Inventories needs of Programs, which includes equipment, supplies, computers, linens, furniture, pool tables, exercise equipment, and other necessary supplies, etc. Initiates and oversees appropriate requisition of items. •Prepares & submits forms for maintenance and business office, i.e., work orders, purchasing, and telephone. •Develops and disseminates letters to parents/guardian concerning student activities and other matters pertaining to their family member. •Sets and facilitates program staff meetings •Attends and participates in student Individual Education Plans, Team Meetings, and other meetings as required. •Maintains student’s spending money, writes receipts, dispenses money and makes change. •Oversees building safety & conducts fire drills, completes reports and disseminates to appropriate staff. •Assists with Transportation Services, acts as monitor and driver when needed.   30% Program Implementation and Interactions* •Implements personnel responsibilities including recruitment of employees, evaluation of applicants and recommendations for hiring staff. Implements the performance management plans (PMPs), monitors performance and completes performance evaluations on Trainers. Handles personnel issues including disciplinary action with guidance from the Student Life Director. Keeps time records on staff which includes approving hours.   15% Documentation and Communication* •Completes and communicates all pertinent information regarding student status management at shift changes on safety check sheets, census forms, cottage placement lists, cottage notebooks, student logs, progress notes •Participates in meetings conducted by Supervisor, Behavior Technician, In-Service Trainers, or School Director, etc. •Provides documentation of behavior changes, sleep patterns and reactions to medications. •Attends all mandatory meetings, trainings, in-services, orientations, and staff development trainings. •Evaluates and maintains required records on students including completing Progress Notes, assessments or evaluations on Independent Living Skills according to Student Life Education Framework (Curriculum). •Completes and approves BEACON timesheets, leave forms and other personnel documentation accurately meeting deadlines. •Completes student incident reports within 24 hours and gives to appropriate person. •Completes telephone logs, progress notes, evaluations, and other documents, etc. accurately meeting •Communicates issues and concerns to supervisor in timely and professional manner.   5% Maintain Safe Environment and Housekeeping Responsibilities* •Takes precautions to ensure safe environment. •Monitors and reports unsafe equipment. •Reports needed cottage/houses repairs to supervisor. •Supervises and assists students with care of perso