Residential Advisor

Job Description

The Opportunity: Job Overview
Do you want to make an impact on the lives of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or
deafblind? Do you want to work in an environment that puts kids first? MSDB is the place for you!
Your daily work involves teaching, helping, empowering students in our residential program to be the best they can
be. Our desire is to ensure that our students-who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, visually impaired, or
deafblind-have access to a living environment that matches the care and support they would receive at home.

Core Impact Areas
Instruction & Supervision (80 %):
You will mentor and model for the students you work with:
- Instructs students in age appropriate daily living skills
- Knows where students in department are at all times
- Works with students to complete homework and other projects
- Instructs students on appropriate leisure time activities
- Instructs/monitors students on healthy meal planning and cooking skills to make evening/weekend meals
- Attends department meetings as scheduled
- Transport students to off-campus activities, appointments and on Travel Weekends
- Collaborate with other Residential Advisors and Counselors regarding student needs and activities
Maintain Safe & Clean Environment: 10%
- Follow established emergency evacuation procedures
- Makes sure the Cottage is clean and sanitary
- Report all maintenance issues through established procedures
Record Keeping (5 %):
- Completes daily logbook
- Completes incident reports when needed
- Submits timesheets and requests for leave as instructed
All other duties as assigned (5%)

Who You Are (Qualifications)
Education & Experience:
Required:
a high school diploma or equivalent
Preferred:

Training or experience in the field of childcare in residential facilities. Experience in a residential setting and knowledge of child development.
Specific experience working with students and staff who are deaf, hard of h
e
aring, blind, visually impaired or deafblind.

Alternative Qualifications:

Completion of the Residential Child and Youth Care Professional Program (RCYCP) developed by the National Resource Center Youth Services at the University of Oklahoma. Other combinations of education may be substituted.
Successful completion of a trauma-informed course such as Love & Logic
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training
Successful completion of a defensive driving course
Successful completion of food preparation course such as ServSafe
Red Cross, CPR, and other related training

Knowledge & Skills:
Communication:
Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) or a commitment to reach target proficiency levels to foster cooperative relationships with students and staff.
Leadership:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents and staff. Ability to work as a team. Ability to effectively resolve conflict.
Technical:
Understanding of basic computer and technology skills. Ability to handle stressful situations with students with varying levels of education, social, and emotional experiences.

Other Qualifications:
Hired candidate will have a one-year probationary period to complete all preferred training requirements, as assigned.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

20.61

-

20.61

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible

Benefits Package Eligibility
:

Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings
:

3

Employee Status
:

Regular

Schedule
:

Full-Time

Job Type
:

Standard

Shift
:

Day Job

Travel
:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Primary Location
:

Great Falls

Agency
:

School for Deaf & Blind

Union
:

Montana Federation of Public Employees

Posting Date
:

Jul 14, 2026, 11:40:34 AM

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)
:

Ongoing

Required Application Materials
:

Cover Letter, Resume, References, Letter of Interest (Internal Position)

Contact Name
:

Jacqueline Fogerty

|

Contact Email
:

jfogerty@msdb.k12.mt.us

|

Contact Phone
:

406-468-4820

The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711.
Montana Job Service Offices
also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.

Minimum Qualifications

Training or experience in the field of childcare in residential facilities.

Requirements

requirements, as assigned.

Applicant Pool Statement
:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment
:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

20.61

-

20.61

Hourly

Telework Eligibility
:

Not Telework Eligible