Student Life Counselor - Morning Shift E

State of Washington•Clark County – Vancouver, WA

9d•$40•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is seeking a Student Life Counselor for a part-time, permanent position in Vancouver, WA. This role is part of the Washington School for the Deaf (WSD) campus, providing educational programming for deaf and hard of hearing students from preschool to age 21. The position operates on a school-year basis, with no work scheduled during annual school closures. The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 8:30 am, with a slightly earlier start on Wednesdays (6:00 am to 8:30 am). Morning shift employees may be eligible for additional hours to cover needs. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, celebrating all language experiences and deaf culture, and aims to provide the best individualized learning experience.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
One school year experience working in an instructional group setting with children.
Proficiency in American Sign Language.
Develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
Coordinate and lead small groups, creating a cooperative and productive environment in which to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
Logically integrate various ideas, intentions and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans, and solutions.
Effectively communicate information for the purpose of having others learn, understand, and apply specific principles, techniques, or information.
Actively take steps to build a cohesive and results-orientated team.
Must be able to successfully pass state and federal background checks.
Must be willing and able to be a mandated reporter of childhood abuse and neglect.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for WSD students.
Monitor students and assist students with morning routines to prepare for the school day.
Supervision of students in all residential areas as well as the cafeteria and the academic buildings.
Support the WSD strategic plan and follow the goals set forth by the residential program mission statement.
Nurture and comfort students to ensure their safety and well-being.
Teach and drill students in all areas of emergency procedures.
Maintain ongoing communication with supervisors, parents, coworkers, academic staff, community, and organizations as assigned.
Assist students to transition to the academic buildings to ensure they are on time for school.
May supervise and assist students with homework.
Document student behaviors, incidents and/or information in logbook and/or level system book, complete the Daily Student Information form, and write behavior referrals and pupil information forms as needed.
Communicate any problems, concerns or information to supervisors and/or coworkers.
Assist to keep the cottage living areas kept clean, neat, and safe daily.
Other duties as assigned.