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Residential Services Professional

Posting Details

Posting Details Logo Institution SD School f/t Blind & VI

Working Title Residential Services Professional

Posting Number

CSA02822P

Department SDSBVI-Residential Services

Physical Location of Position (City) Aberdeen

Posting Text Residential Services Professional position is available at The SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. This part-time position includes weeknight shifts (Monday-Friday, between the hours of 3:00 PM to midnight), as well as various weekend and potential overnight hours. Preference given to those with RN or LPN credentials. Salary is dependent on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Supervise students who are blind/visually impaired and students with multiple disabilities in a residential setting during off-school hours, including meals and on weekends.
• Assist students with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as hygiene, organization, and personal care.
  
• Promote a safe, structured, and supportive living environment.
• Supervise and transport students to after-school and weekend activities, as needed. Prepare and/or assist with the preparation of meals.
  
• Support and manage student behavior using positive, consistent strategies.
  
• Maintain accurate residential documentation and daily logs.
• Communicate effectively with residential, educational, and administrative staff.
• Serve as a positive role model for students.
• Maintain appropriate structure, boundaries, and discipline in accordance with school policies.
  
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative, professionalism, and enthusiasm in all aspects of the role.
• Support students in developing independence and social skills.
• Follow all safety procedures, including emergency and health protocols.
  
• Participate in required training (CPI, medications, etc.)
  Ability to:
  
• Communicate both orally and in writing.
  
• Always maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Safely assist with lifting and/or transporting students with physical needs (with or without accommodations)
  
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
  
• Work effectively and collaboratively with co-workers and students
  
• Maintain appropriate structure, boundaries, and discipline.
  
• Follow written and verbal directions accurately Incumbent will be required to undergo a background investigation before employment begins.

• An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.
• Incumbent will be required to provide documentation of MMR vaccination. Posting Date 09/09/2026
• Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
• First Consideration Date 09/23/2026
• Advertised Salary $18.25/hour
• Duration of the Term 9 months
• If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100
• Work Hours 2 pm - 10 pm Typical Hours Worked Per Week 15-19
• Appointment Type Regular
• Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
• If internal, define scope of search This position requires Overnight stays, Valid Drivers License
• If other, please indicate Department Description and Cultural Expectations Will work with individuals with disabilities. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement SDSBVI is an equal opportunity employer Contact Information Working Conditions

Cognitive Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the cognitive requirements for this position. Analyzing, Comprehend, Intense Customer Interaction, Logic, Memory, Multiple Priorities, Multiple Stimuli, Pace-average, Reading, Reasoning, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Protective Clothing/Equipment Please check the appropriate response for this position's use of the following protective clothing or equipment. If other protection is used please identify Physical Requirements Please designate the physical requirements of this position Balancing, Bending, Stooping, Twisting, Carrying, Climbing Stairs, Grasping, Lifting Above Waist, Lifting Below Waist, Lifting moderate, Pushing/Pulling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting for sustained periods of time, Standing for sustained periods of time, Stretching, Use Both Hands, Use of Either Hand, Independently, Walking, Wrist Movement (twisting or rotating)

Describe any of the conditions selected Sensory Requirements Please check the appropriate response that describe the sensory requirements for this position. Hearing, Speaking

Working Conditions & Exposures Working Conditions or Exposures (or potential exposures) that this position may encounter during the course of the work day. Please describe, in more detail, any of the conditions checked above Working Environment Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Other Environment (Please explain below)

If you have indicated Other Environment, if work tasks involve one or more of the above, or if further explanation is necessary, please use the space provided. Residential/Dorm Setting