On-Call Residential Life Counselor for Blind/Low Vision Students

Washington State School for the Blind; Vancouver (WA); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 39.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is seeking an On-Call Residential Life Counselor to support blind and low‑vision students at our Vancouver campus. The role involves teaching independent living skills, supervising students, and maintaining a safe residential environment.

This on-call position pays $20.99–$27.97 per hour and requires basic office skills, confidentiality, and flexible responsiveness to challenging situations.

Formación

• 1-2 years of college with major emphasis in education, child development, or related subject.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Basic Microsoft Office software skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that will reduce or minimize potential conflict.
• Possess basic Braille competency or have the ability to obtain basic Braille competency.
• Have or have the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR card and Food Handler's card.
• Willingness and abilities to work with students with learners with diverse learning needs.

Responsabilidades

• Provide instruction in independent living skills for blind/low vision individuals in the residential setting.
• Complete daily reports including shift reports, data tracking sheets.
• Supervise students to ensure safety at all times in the residential setting.
• Create a safe and professional learning environment which encourages student growth and respects individual student characteristics.
• Implement positive behavior management strategies with students.
• Plan and participate with students in leisure activities.
• Complete basic housekeeping tasks in the residential setting.
• Administer medication as directed by nursing care staff.

Conocimientos

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Communication skills

Mobility/Physical endurance

Educación

Some college in education/child development

Herramientas

MS Office

Braille competency

Descripción del empleo

Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB) is seeking an On-Call Residential Life Counselor to support blind and low‑vision students at our Vancouver campus. The role involves teaching independent living skills, supervising students, and maintaining a safe residential environment.

This on-call position pays $20.99–$27.97 per hour and requires basic office skills, confidentiality, and flexible responsiveness to challenging situations.