RESIDENTIAL ADVISOR 1, 2 or 3

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State of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA, United States
1855 - 3338 USD / Month
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  • FullTime
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About this Job The Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency who provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs.Join Our Team as a Residential Advisor – Louisiana Special School District
Make a difference every day by guiding, mentoring, and supporting students in a safe, nurturing residential environment. As a Residential Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in promoting positive behavior, fostering life skills, and helping students reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative team setting where your compassion, leadership, and commitment truly matter.Minimum Qualifications No experience or training required.Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundJob Duties and Other InformationJob Duties: Provides guidance, direction, and support to promote students’ personal growth, independence, and social skills.Assists students with daily living activities, homework, and the development of life skills.Maintains a positive and respectful living environment that encourages cooperation and good citizenship.Plans, organizes, and participates in recreational, social, and educational activities.Monitors student behavior and addresses issues in accordance with established policies and procedures.Communicates with staff, parents, and administration regarding student needs, concerns, and progress.Maintains required logs, reports, and documentation related to student activities and care.Responds to emergencies and follows established safety and security protocols.Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. If chosen required to take a probationary appointment.Career Progression:This position may be filled as a Residential Advisor 1, 2, or 3. Location: The residential department at the Louisiana Special School District.Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Louisiana Special School DistrictAlicia Holmes, HR SpecialistHuman Resources(225) 757-3207Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:Insurance Coverage More information can be found atParental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found atHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

  • New Year’s Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
  • Mardi Gras,
  • Good Friday,
  • Memorial Day,
  • Independence Day,
  • Labor Day,
  • Veteran’s Day,
  • Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (

). LASERS has provided this to give you more detailed information about their system * Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana (
), * Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (
), among others

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