Residential Advisor

About the role

The Georgia Department of Education is hiring a Residential Advisor for the Georgia Academy for the Blind in Macon, Georgia. This position monitors students in a residential setting, supports their independent living skills, and helps maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise students in residential cottages during assigned shifts, including evenings.
• Ensure safety, security, and well‑being of students at all times.
• Assist students with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing.
• Support students in following daily schedules, routines, and school policies.
• Monitor student activities during recreational, social, educational, and community events.
• Assist with transportation and supervision for off‑campus activities and field trips.
• Observe, document, and report student behavior, incidents, and significant events.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe residential environment and complete required documentation accurately.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of experience working with children, adolescents, or young adults in a school, residential, childcare, or community setting.
• Experience with blind, visually impaired, or disabled students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.