Residential Counselor
Position: Residential Counselor
Department: PACES/Core
Supervisor: Director of Student Life/Associate Director of Student Life/Dean of Students
Description: Full time – 12 Months Benefits Eligible
SCOPE OF DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life/Associate Director of Student Life/Dean of Students, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the supervision of children and adolescents during school and/or out-of-school hours and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the Director of Student Life/Associate Director of Student Life/Dean of Students.
PRIMARY DUTIES
Responsible for the supervision of emotionally/behaviorally-disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during in or out-of-school hours, including meals.
Planning and carrying out activities designed to promote personal and social growth.
Responsible for encouraging to students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding.
Assist students with mobility.
Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities.
Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
Participation in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
Participation in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and frequent basis.
Responsible for reports and daily logs.
Works cooperatively with all residential staff and support staff.
Must be able to communicate with students using American Sign Language.
Other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Applicants should possess two years of College, a BA/BS in Human Services, is preferred.
• Applicants should have prior experience in working with emotionally/behaviorally-challenged children and youth in a residential setting.
• Knowledge of behavior management techniques is desirable.
• PMT Certification or a willingness to secure.
• CEASD Dormitory Counselor Certificate or willingness to secure same.
• Good judgment, dependability.
• Ability to write reports, work as a team member, communicate with parents and other staff.
• ASL proficiency or willingness to learn.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Compensation range is specified by union contract.
Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available.
SHIFTS:
First Shift: M-F 7:30 am – 3:15 pm
Second
M: 2:00 pm to 11:30 pm.
Tues-Thursday: 2:30 pm to 11:30 PM
Third
M-Thursday: 11:15 pm to 8:30 am
Weekend Days
Friday: 2:30 pm -10:45 pm (1/2 hour break)
Saturday: 8:30 am to 10:45 pm (1 hour break)
Sunday: 8:30 am to 11:00 pm (1 hour break)
Weekend Nights
Friday: 9:30 pm -9:30 am
Saturday: 9:30 pm – 9:30 am
Sunday: 8:30 pm to 9:00 am
HOW TO APPLY
Apply on line or send resume and letter of application to:
Human Resources
American School for the Deaf
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06107-1269
FAX 860-215-2891
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All applicants will be screened and the most highly qualified applicants will be invited to interview.