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    Student Life Technician, USDB - Salt Lake City, United States - State of Utah

    State of Utah
    State of Utah Salt Lake City, United States

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    Description
    Salary: $18.44 Hourly

    Location : Weber County, UT

    Job Type: Full Time

    Job Number: 40225

    Agency: 400 Utah State Board of Education

    Unit: 6220 PED DB RESIDENTIAL CARE

    Opening Date: 01/29/2024

    Closing Date: Continuous

    FLSA: Non-Exempt

    Recruiter: Melanie Butters;

    # of Openings: 1

    Location: 742 Harrison Blvd.Ogden, UT 84404

    Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

    Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

    Schedule Code: AE: Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

    Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link:

    EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY:

    Job Description

    The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our school. We are looking for a dynamic and meticulous candidate to fill the position of Student Life Technician in Ogden. This position is working with the residential students in the Deaf School.

    *Work Schedule in coordination with the school year August - May: 5 nights a week. Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. AND Monday through Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and available to substitute for other Student Life Technicians.*

    Principal Duties:
    • helps to monitor and consequate behavior as prescribed by written interventions.
    • records corresponding data.
    • helps students increase independence in eating, dressing, toileting, communication and leisure skills.
    • reports student progress to staff and parents as needed.
    • communicates with parents and teachers.
    • follows prescribed procedures in emergency situations.
    • reports medical problems to medical staff and assists in rendering emergency and maintenance health care under the direction of a registered nurse.
    • supervises students in the cottages and on activities.
    • transports students (some may be in wheelchairs) to and from meals and activities.
    • transfers and carries students with limited mobility as needed.
    • provides basic custodial care of facilities, does laundry and dishes.
    • performs other duties as assigned.
    The Ideal Candidate
    The Ideal Candidate will:
    • Have experience dealing with students with behavior challenges, taking data and tracking behavior.
    • Must be willing to change classroom assignments as needed.
    • MANDT training or Crisis Prevention Training is required, but training will be provided with this agency prior to working with the student.
    • Some knowledge of applied behavior analysis and interventions with a focus on positive reinforcement is required.
    • Must comply with strict level of confidentiality.
    • Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
    • American Sign Language (ASL) skills required.
    • Successful completion of criminal background check contingent upon employment.
    Preferences
    Preference may be given to applicants with previous experience working with deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/visually impaired children.

    Why You Should Join Our Team
    Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

    The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.
    • Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
      • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
      • 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
      • 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
  • Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
    • Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
    • Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
      • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
      • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
  • Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
  • Paid Time Off:
    • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
    • Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
    • We have 12 paid holidays.
  • There are many other voluntary/miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please click .

    The Agency
    To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click
    Typical Qualifications

    In order to drive a state vehicle, incumbent must have and maintain a valid Utah driver license and clean driving record. Employee hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: .

    Supplemental Information
    • There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack. (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)
    • This position has strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring heavy lifting of students with limited mobility and/or their special needs equipment. Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
    • *Work Schedule in coordination with the school year August - May: 5 nights a week. Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. AND Monday through Thursday 2:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. and available to substitute for other Student Life Technicians.*
    Benefits:
    The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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    01

    You must provide your resume as part of your profile. You must answer all supplemental questions. Failure to do so may disqualify you from being considered for this position or prevent you from receiving applicable credit. Work experience reflected in your answers to the questions must be supported by information on your resume. Comments such as "See resume" are not an acceptable answer for any question. By submitting your application for this position, you attest that you are at least 18 years of age. Do you understand these terms?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Describe any job-related experience you have working with deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually impaired children and/or children with other disabilities.

    03

    Do you have American Sign Language (ASL) skills?
    • Yes
    • No
    04

    If yes, how would you rate your skills?
    • Beginning
    • Intermediate
    • Advanced
    • Native or Professional
    05

    Some tasks have strenuous physical requirements such as long periods of standing, walking, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities and recurring lifting of students with limited mobility and/or their personal special needs equipment, which requires the ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds. Can you, with or without an accommodation, perform all of these tasks?
    • Yes
    • No
    06

    Do you understand that there are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g., being subject to possible physical attack (which are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive), and are you able and willing to work under these conditions?
    • Yes
    • No
    07

    #Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.
    • State Jobs
    • An External Job Posting Site (Indeed, LinkedIn, etc)
    • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc)
    • Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc)
    • Professional Network
    • University Network (Career Center)
    • Referred by a Friend or Colleague
    • Contacted by a Recruiter
    • Career Fair
    • Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
    • Other
    08

    Were you referred by an employee with the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind?If so, please list their name in the space provided. If not, please list N/A

    Required Question