Dormitory Counselor (Multiple Positions!)
About The Position
We are seeking multiple Dormitory Counselor(s) and Sub Dormitory Counselors for the Girls and Boys Dormitory. This position will work within the Residential Program at the Oregon School for the Deaf. Our Residential Program is responsible for maintaining the educational mission of Oregon School for the Deaf and is designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities that promote students' academic endeavors, and which encourage their growth and development. We recognize that learning is not solely academic in nature. A large part of learning inevitably takes place outside the classroom. We are committed to supporting that learning through the residential experiences we provide. Our dorm counselors are committed to providing students with a safe, comfortable and well-maintained living space in an academically enriching environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED; AND Six (6) months experience working with children or adults in a group home, foster care setting, or skilled care center.
- American Sign Language at the PI level 3 or better (Gallaudet) or Intermediate or better (WOU) within 6 months of hire.
- An Associates degree in a behavioral or social science field; OR Eighteen months experience in the skills listed below.
- School for the Deaf: Requires American Sign Language at the PI level 3.
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Word, Google suite, and practical computer skills.
- Housekeeping or custodial experience.
- Basic behavior intervention strategies experience.
- Experience in childcare in K-12 Educational settings.
- Knowledge or experience in Child care development, or child care.
Responsibilities
- Providing residential students with in-sight supervision, living skills instruction, PBIS instruction, recreational and leisure time activities, and a living environment, which is safe, clean, and visually attractive.
- Planning and supervising large and small groups of students for activities such as instructional play, homework or other educational activity, organized leisure time and after school recreation activities.
- Keeping attendance and continuously knowing the location, safety and wellbeing of each student under your care.
- Supervising and/or participating in assisting with sports activities and other extracurricular activities.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members with a very low monthly out-of-pocket cost.
- Some paid Holidays are covered based on the Academic Year schedule.
- 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" per year.
- 8 hours of sick leave accumulated every month.
- Progressive vacation leave accrual, starting at 8 hours per month, with increases every 5 years.
- basic life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- deferred compensation savings program
- flexible spending accounts for health care and child care expenses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
