Residential Life Trainer

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About Us

Governor 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 Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

50% Personal Care of Students*

•Monitors students’ at least every 15 minutes to ensure students are safe, comfortable and are not having problems. Special care must be practiced with some students to identify symptoms of potential seizures. Records sleep patterns to assist with medication reviews.

•Assists with medications and monitors reactions as directed by the Student Health Center.

•Assists students with walkers and transfers and lifts wheelchair-bound students.

•Implements therapy activities and procedures as directed by the occupational or physical therapists.

•Carries out suicidal precaution procedures following procedure as needed.

•Implements the Independent Living Skills Domain of the Student Life Education Framework such as but not limited to:

• erforms or assists with tooth brushing and oral care, bathing, washing and styling hair, shaving, selecting clothing, dressing, eating, toileting, making beds, taking out trash, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning rooms, washing and drying clothes, packing suitcases, etc.

•Provides an environment conducive to learning for students by assisting with homework and leisure activities.

•Directs students in preparation for school or activities and oversees students in the cleaning of their rooms and personal items; keeps check on the condition of student clothing and documents clothing needs.

•Provides transportation services by monitoring students in state vehicles or on charter buses and driving a state vehicle (van, car, SUV or activity bus) as students come to and from school as well as to and from any other school activities. Employees must follow all safety measures including taking Activity Bus, Evacuation, General Transportation, Charter Bus, NCI, Code of Conduct, Blood borne Pathogens, Epi-Pen, Safety, and any other trainings that will ensure student safety. Employee must be alert to signs and symptoms of illness and acts appropriately and follows state, federal, DMV, DPI, ESDB and GMS transportation policies and procedures.

•Provides supervision as students leave the cottages, dining hall, health center and go to school daily.

•Assists students in preparations for scheduled activities and escorts students to appointments as needed.

•Provides privacy, monitors and assists students in maintaining individual living areas.

•Implements, documents and maintains tracking methods to provide safety such as fire drill, student incident, MIT reports, safety check sheets, refrigerator temperature charts, census forms, cottage placement lists, cottage notebooks, student logs, progress notes, etc.


25% Student Interaction and Interventions*

•Monitors students’ behavior on an ongoing basis to evaluate safety, program involvement, changes in behavior due to medication changes, and to ensure that behaviors do not relate to risk of seizure.

•Maintains contact with academic teachers to provide information about homework, health and behavioral issues that may be pertinent to the school.

•Monitors cottage activities before school, providing supervision and/or consultation.

•Assists with admissions by orienting new students to the cottages, explaining the routines, procedures, policies and schedules.

•Obtains certification in Nonviolent Crisis Interventions (NCI) in order to intervene in situations, as necessary, in an appropriate way and in accordance with GMS policy.

•Initiates structured interventions for inappropriate behaviors based on NCI.

•Reports early signs of behavior and mood changes to appropriate professionals (Behavior Program Technicians, Psychologist, Social Worker, Student Health Center staff, Guidance Counselors, and/or other necessary academic program personnel) and takes appropriate measures to decrease escalating agitation.

•Disciplines students according to the GMS Code of Conduct when students violate or disregard rules and regulations.

•Responds to specific life-threatening situations and takes immediate action according to established procedures (first aid measures, basic life support, contacting the Student Health Center, etc.). Accompanies student to emergency room as needed and assigned. Provides appropriate and timely documentation.

•Carries out school policies and maintains appropriate vigilance for students on all procedures/precautions.

•Consults with Behavior Program Technicians, Psychologist, Social Worker, Student Health Center staff, Guidance Counselors, and/or academic program personnel regarding behaviors and appropriate interventions.


5% Housekeeping Responsibilities*

•Completes linen inventories weekly, assembles laundry, checks it as it is returned, and stores in the proper place.

•Performs housekeeping duties assigned for the shift according to needs such as but not limited to vacuuming, cleaning kitchen areas and appliances, cleaning the restrooms and commons areas in the cottages/houses, making beds, emptying trash, cleaning refrigerators, sweeping, dusting, folding linen, etc.

•Reports needed cottage/houses repairs to supervisor.

•Inventories and requisitions housekeeping supplies.

•Supervises and assists students with care of personal clothing and other personal items.

•Maintains cottage/houses cleanliness.

•Monitors thermostats, water usage, and lights following environmental procedures and guidelines completing all required documentation.


10% Documentation and Communication*

•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, etc.

•Participates in group discussions conducted by Supervisor, Student Life Director, Behavior Technician, In-Service Trainers, or School Director.

•Carries out scheduled rounds (15-minute safety check sheets) and provides and distributes appropriate documentation.

•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.

•Completes 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, luggage forms, transportation forms, etc. accurately meeting deadlines.

•Communicates issues and concerns to supervisor in timely and professional manner.

Maintain Safe Environment

•Takes precautions to ensure safe environment.

•Monitors and reports unsafe equipment.

•Properly stores and uses cleaning supplies.

•Maintains security of cottages/houses by keeping required doors locked.

•Reports broken or hazardous equipment/furniture.

•Keeps floors free of spills and unsafe objects.

•Ensures smoking regulations are followed.

•Participates in fire, tornado, and safety drills.

•Properly disposes of all biohazard materials and disinfects area.

•Follows Environmental Procedures and Guidelines.

Working Relations/Professional Conduct.

•Reports to work on time and is ready for shift duties at designated time.

•Follows the signing in and out procedures.

•Follows procedure for giving advance notice for absence/tardiness.

•Schedules vacation, comp time, or other leave 5 days in advance.

•Follows Student Life Leave Procedures and Guidelines

•Does not abuse sick time.

•Dresses in manner appropriate for activities.

•Serves as a role model for students in grooming, hygiene, and health.

•Relates to staff and students in a courteous/cooperative manner.

•Follows appropriate channels of communication and chain of command.

•Accepts assignments/change of assignments without disruption and with positive attitude.

•Provides direction to families and visitors in a courteous manner.



2% Other

•Additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

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