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R- 0044

Posting Date: November 13, 2024

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: Substitute Residential Advisor

Alabama School for the Blind

Alabama School for the Deaf

Helen Keller School

E.H. Gentry

Talladega Regional Center

Work Schedule - as needed not to exceed 19 hours a week

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

Position Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be physically able to perform job
• Must follow all AIDB policies and procedures and state and federal laws
• Must remain awake and alert at all times
• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality requirements
• Must be able to handle emergency situations in a calm manner
• Must have the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB

Alabama School for the Deaf (ASD) Student Life Advisor Position will require a sign language proficiency minimum entry level of Survival according to the AIDB evaluation system.

• All applicants must provide documentation of sign language proficiency or take a sign language proficiency evaluation (SCPI available through AIDB).

POSITION REQUIRMENTS AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs duties in the absence of full time AIDB staff as required for position including, but not limited to the following:

Substitute Student Life Advisor - Student Life Support Position:

• Must be able to work flexible schedule including morning, evening, night and/or weekend as necessary.
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds frequently during work shift and lift more than fifty pounds with assistance or use of assistive device.
• Assumes responsibility for student life program responsibilities when dorm aide is absent.
• Other duties as assigned.

PAYROLL: $10.00 hourly rate S1 Rank HS Scale

Direct Deposit Required

Deadline for Application: September 30, 2025

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