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Residential Counselor (CT) American School for the Deaf

Residential Counselor (CT) American School for the Deaf

by Sarah Raymond
Published: March 13, 2025 (2 months ago)
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Career Opportunities
Location
West Hartford, CT

RESIDENTIAL COUNSELOR

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

Schedule:
Friday: 12:30pm – 10:45pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 10:45pm
Sunday: 8:30am – 11:00pm

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or the Coordinator of Student Support Services, 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 PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or Student Support Services Coordinator

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 teachers, residential staff and other support staff.
Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILLS

Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior.
Demonstrates good judgment, dependability.
Proficient with writing reports
Ability to resolve conflict
Ability to manage crisis situation
Demonstrates high levels of patience, empathy, and respect.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and embeds that knowledge into practice

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Non-exempt, 12-month position
Salary based on guidelines of the Union Pay Scale
Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available
$1000 sign on bonus after one year of service

ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at: [email protected]

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).

All resumes are reviewed. The most qualified candidates will be contacted to interview.

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