RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - 48006176 (BLIND SERVICES)

Requisition No: 843082 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - 48006176 (BLIND SERVICES)

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 48006176 

Salary:  $16.23/hr. 

Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

CAREER, TECHNOLOGY & TRAINING CENTER FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED (CTTC)

LOCATION: DAYTONA BEACH (VOLUSIA COUNTY)

JOB TITLE: RESIDENTIAL INSTRUCTOR - OPS

SALARY RANGE: $16.23 PER HOUR

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success.  In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.  The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.  The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services.  With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.  

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

Office Contact:

Megan Martin, Operations & Management Consultant I

386-258-4444

Megan.Martin@dbs.fldoe.org 

Job Description:

This position will work as an OPS Residential Instructor at the Career, Technology and Training Center (CTTC) located in Daytona Beach, Florida.  The incumbent will assist staff in the Residence Hall.  The Residential Instructor provides practice skills in the areas of instructional guidance for daily living skills, assistance to master tasks and maintains safety for students attending training at the CTTC.  All Residential Instructor positions are necessary to ensure that students have the best opportunity to successfully complete their training.  All existing team members are required to fulfill these needs for the students served by the CTTC, some of whom have additional disabilities unrelated to vision impairments that require additional time and attention to practice skills obtained at the center.  

Examples of Work:

• Provides assistance to blind and sight impaired clients who may also have physical disabilities or challenges. 
• Provides information on guidelines and policies of the campus and dormitory as determined by the CTTC administration. 
• Provides information to students on emergency procedures.  
• Meets new clients at the time of admission. 
• Introduce clients to other clients and staff to assist in adjusting to their environment. 
• Assists clients and Nurse in attending to medical needs and appointments.
• Reviews room assignments for new clients and maintain awareness’ of client’s needs.
• Provides assistance or direction during Residential community activities both on and off campus as needed.
• Supports coordination of recreational and residential community events.
• Maintains awareness of individuals in the building and assist with custodial issues as necessary.
• Reports number of clients to Food Support Workers for meal preparation, snacks, and special diets.
• Meets daily with fellow staff members to give shift-report and review client status-progress in Case Data Management system.
• Completes daily reports on a shift-to-shift basis, ready for review by the Residential Supervisor. 
• Document’s safety issues related to client skills and unacceptable behavior as well as any medical problem or injury. 
• Write incident/observation report when incidents arise. 
• Record and deliver all telephone messages for clients and staff accordingly.

Other Miscellaneous Duties:

• Attend in-service trainings.
• Complete assigned training courses offered by the Division of Blind Services and the Department of Education as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to instruct others in social and daily living skills.
• Ability to account for and keep track of assigned students/clients.
• Ability to ensure that health and sanitary conditions are maintained.
• Ability to provide first aid to others.
• Ability to administer medications under supervision. 
• Ability to encourage independence and self-development in others.
• Ability to plan, instruct and conduct leisure and recreational activities.
• Ability to prepare reports. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent; or 
• Completion of a program of study in childcare from a vocational/technicial school; or
• One year of experience working with persons with disabilities. 

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing any of the below items.
• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.  The following must be included:
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs.
  • Any and all Florida Community College or University jobs.
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation forward.
  • Periods of unemployment (gaps). *All gaps 3 months (90 days) or more must be accounted for.
  • Education (high school, GED, Community College, University).
  • Volunteer Experience.
• A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. Your current place of employment should be included.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.  Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application. 
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “see resume” in place of entering work history.  Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
• Other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214). 
• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All documentation is due by the close of the job requisition/advertisement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at: 877-562-7287.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

OPS employees can participate in state group health insurance (Only if they work 30 or more hours consistently)

OPS employees do not participate in the state retirement system (A mandatory OPS alternate plan is available)

OPS employees may participate in the State of Florida 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

OPS employees may wish to inquire into the following state programs:

• The “Florida Discount Drug Card” program: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com
• The “Cover Florida” Health Care Access program: http://www.coverfloridahealthcare.com
• The “Florida KidCare” Health Insurance program: http://floridakidcare.org

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. The Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

For more information, please visit the Social Security website.

Selective Services System (SSS):

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.