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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Student Development Assistant

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What they do

A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.

$41,100 / year median in Kentucky

+4% projected growth

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Advertisement Closes 7/12/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) req79487 Student Development Assistant Pay Grade 10 Salary $2,459.44 - $2,862.88 Monthly Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Education & Labor Cabinet | Department of Education Location 1867 Frankfort Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 USA Description Apply for the most rewarding job you will ever have in your lifetime. At the Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB), we are making a difference in each student's life by "Empowering students who are blind and visually impaired to command their future." KSB has nearly 180 years of service whose mission is to provide comprehensive educational services to all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired, birth to 21. KSB prides itself on helping all Kentucky students who are blind and visually impaired to develop their talents, their skills and attitudes to become confident, competent and independent adults. Currently KSB has a vacant Student Development Assistant position in the Residential Section for second shift. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a dynamic, student-centered environment focused on empowering the Blind and Visually Impaired community. The successful candidate will play an essential role in advancing KSD's mission and values while benefiting from the support, training, and benefits of Kentucky state government employment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide supervision and instruction to students regarding homework and study assistance. Ensure safety and accountability. Maintain cleanliness of dorm. Assist students with independent living skills and conflict resolution skills. Assist with literacy programs and assist students with organization of leisure time. Interprets and apply school policies related to the student development program, including discipline. Maintain appropriate records and submit reports. Attend meetings. Complete and maintain student records and reports. Attend necessary student meetings. Perform other duties as assigned. •This is a 2nd shift position. The hours are Sunday-Thursday 3:30pm- 11:30 pm. •
Benefits and Perks:
Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Life insurance Retirement Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) The Kentucky Department of Education participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information about E-Verify, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
High school graduate.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
One year of experience working with individuals in a student development or education program. Substitute
EDUCATION
for
EXPERIENCE
NONE Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an instructional and counseling setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in
KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christy Ricketts at christy.ricketts@education.ky.
gov or by mail:
Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601;
Fax:
502-564-6771 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D