Counselor I

Oklahoma State Government • Sulphur, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Basic Purpose Position serves as a leader of the after school dormitory curriculum which is aimed toward educating students about non-academic matters and assisting students in preparing for transition from residential school setting to an independent environment. Serves as liaison between the residential program and other campus programs; provide needed services or referral to school counselor; provide ASL and written reports as required; participates in conferences concerning student life, transition program, and dormitory curriculum; assist in the development/application of new approaches, methods, techniques, and practices for student development. Promote student success, provide tools and respond to identified student needs that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development of students. Designs, deliver, evaluate and revise appropriate activities for all residential students. Assist the Recreational Specialist with planning/monitoring activities and events with students and cover the Recreation Specialist’s activities when he/she is out.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Deaf Education, Human Services, or a related field.
• Two years’ experience working with the Deaf.
• Ability to reach the level of sign language proficiency designation for the position within the time frame established by the school’s Sign Language Communication Policy.
• Knowledge of basic human physical and psychological needs, simple health and safety precautions and basic first aid methods, ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language Skills.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a leader of the after school dormitory curriculum which is aimed toward educating students about non-academic matters and assisting students in preparing for transition from residential school setting to an independent environment.
• Serves as liaison between the residential program and other campus programs
• Provide needed services or referral to school counselor
• Provide ASL and written reports as required
• Participates in conferences concerning student life, transition program, and dormitory curriculum
• Assist in the development/application of new approaches, methods, techniques, and practices for student development.
• Promote student success, provide tools and respond to identified student needs that addresses academic, career, and personal/social development of students.
• Designs, deliver, evaluate and revise appropriate activities for all residential students.
• Assist the Recreational Specialist with planning/monitoring activities and events with students and cover the Recreation Specialist’s activities when he/she is out.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees