Overnight Dormitory Counselor - Residential Program

State of Oregon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, vision, and dental

Paid holidays and personal days

Sick leave and vacation accrual

Retirement and flexibility benefits

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking Dormitory Counselors for the Oregon School for the Deaf, to provide overnight supervision and living skills guidance in a residential setting. This role emphasizes student wellbeing, safety, and structured activities.

Qualified candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, ASL skills at PI3 or higher, and related experience or an associate degree. Training in First Aid/CPR and MANDT will be provided annually.

Qualifications

• Dormitory Counselor 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.
• Dormitory Counselor SUB An Associates degree in a behavioral or social science field; OR Eighteen months experience in the skills listed below.
• American Sign Language at the PI level 3 or better (Gallaudet) or Intermediate or better (WOU) within 6 months of hire.
• School for the Deaf: Requires American Sign Language at the PI level 3.
• First Aid/CPR Training will be provided annually prior to start of the school year; if unable to attend, candidate is responsible for certification training; MANDT Training.

Responsibilities

• This is an overnight shift with hours from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, providing residential students with supervision and living skills instruction.
• Plan and supervise large and small groups of students for activities such as instructional play, homework or other educational activity, organized leisure time and after school recreation.
• Keep attendance and monitor the location, safety and wellbeing of each student under your care.
• Supervise and/or participate in assisting with sports activities and other extracurricular activities.

Skills

ASL proficiency

First Aid/CPR training

Microsoft Word

Google Suite

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree in behavioral or social science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Google Suite

Job description

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking Dormitory Counselors for the Oregon School for the Deaf, to provide overnight supervision and living skills guidance in a residential setting. This role emphasizes student wellbeing, safety, and structured activities.

Qualified candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, ASL skills at PI3 or higher, and related experience or an associate degree. Training in First Aid/CPR and MANDT will be provided annually.