Residential Counselor - Weekend Day Shift

American School for the Deaf•W. Hartford, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Counselor works under the supervision of the PACES or Core Dean of Students and/or the Coordinator of Student Support Services. The role involves supervising deaf and hard of hearing children and adolescents, including students with emotional or behavioral disorders, during school and/or out-of-school hours and meals. The counselor also carries out other responsibilities as assigned by the supervising Dean or Coordinator. This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible, non-exempt union position. The weekend schedule is Friday, 12:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Salary is based on the Union Pay Scale. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available after one year of service and does not apply to rehires. Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to anticipate potential issues and redirect or de-escalate behavior.
Good judgment and dependability.
Proficiency in writing reports.
Ability to resolve conflict and manage crisis situations.
Patience, empathy, and respect.
Understanding of cultural diversity and ability to incorporate that understanding into practice.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and frequently.

Responsibilities

Supervise deaf and hard of hearing children and youth with emotional or behavioral disorders during school and/or out-of-school hours, including meals.
Plan and carry out activities that promote students’ personal and social growth.
Encourage students to maintain personal hygiene and appropriate attire, including assisting with bathing and feeding.
Assist students with mobility.
Encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities.
Implement Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
Participate in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
Participate in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops.
Prepare reports and daily logs.
Work cooperatively with teachers, residential staff, and other support staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned.