Title: Dormitory Supervisor (Overnight) - #RCB00007

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: Starting salary $32,000 up to mid $40,000s commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Rehab Ctn Blind & Vision Imprd

Agency Website: https://www.vrcbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

🌙 We’re hiring a Dormitory Supervisor (Overnight)!

Help create a safe, welcoming environment for students while supporting their independence and confidence.

Make an impact every night—apply today!

Job Duties:

The mission of the Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired is to provide services and resources which empower individuals who are blind, vision impaired, or deafblind to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and personal independence.

We are seeking a Dormitory Supervisor (Overnight) to provide supervision and support for students in the dormitory during non-instructional hours. This role ensures a welcoming, safe, and comfortable living environment while encouraging students to practice and enhance their skills of blindness and independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dorm Supervision: Operate the dorm office, orient and supervise students, and provide guidance and instruction.
• Communication: Prepare reports, emails, and briefings as needed. 
• Health Education Assistance: Empower students to take an active role in managing their health independently.
• Program Development: Assist with training, tours, and orientation activities.
• Linen Services: Maintain linen inventory and related records.

Other duties and special projects may be assigned as needed by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Knowledge/Experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of adaptive blindness skills to enhance independence. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of first aid and medical emergency response protocols and procedures

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook. 
• Ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Ability to problem solve independently.
• Ability to work well with students, family members, supervisor/manager, coworkers, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with individuals who are blind or vision impaired.

Special Instructions

• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.