Residential Counselor, 2nd Shift

American School For The Deaf; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Union benefits

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf seeks a Residential Counselor for the 2nd shift at the Main Campus in West Hartford, CT. This full-time, union role supports students during school and after hours, including meal supervision and program activities.

Supervision is under the Dean of Students and Student Support Services Coordinators. Primary duties include supervising deaf and hard-of-hearing students, promoting growth, PBIS implementation, and collaboration with residential and teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior.
• Demonstrates good judgment, dependability.
• Proficient with writing reports.
• Ability to resolve conflict and manage crises.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy, and respect, with cultural awareness in practice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise emotionally/behaviorally-disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during in- or out-of-school hours, including meals.
• Plan and carry out activities to promote personal and social growth.
• Encourage good personal hygiene and attire; assist with mobility as needed.
• Encourage participation in extracurricular activities.
• Implement Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Participate in staff conferences and trainings; assist in PMT workshops.

Skills

Team collaboration

De-escalation

Crisis management

Report writing

Patience & empathy

Cultural awareness

Job description

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Residential Counselor, 2nd Shift

Active - Regular full-time Main Campus - W. Hartford, W. Hartford, CT, US

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf, founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth, and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become educated and self-directed life-long learners.

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education, evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools. There is also much to do in West Hartford. There is a wide array of parks and recreation. There are pools and hiking trails. There are historic sites to visit as well. If shopping is on the list, then Blue Back Square, located in the center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to satisfy everyone.

Position: Residential Counselor

Department: Student Life

Supervisor: Dean of Students

Description: 12 months – Benefits eligible

Union or NCB: Union

Schedule:

Monday and Thursday: 2:00pm - 11:30pm

Tuesday and Wednesday: 2:45pm – 11:30pm

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or the Coordinator of Student Support Services, the Residential Counselor is responsible for the supervision of children and adolescents during school and/or out-of-school hours and the assumption of other responsibilities as designated by the PACES or Core Dean of Students, and/or Student Support Services Coordinator

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Responsible for the supervision of emotionally/behaviorally-disordered deaf and hard of hearing children and youth during in or out-of-school hours, including meals.
• Planning and carrying out activities designed to promote personal and social growth.
• Responsible for encouraging to students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Implementation of Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS).
• Participation in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
• Participation in staff training and in-service activities, including Physical/Psychological Management Training (PMT) workshops.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular and frequent basis.
• Responsible for reports and daily logs.
• Works cooperatively with all teachers, residential staff and other support staff.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION / SKILLS

• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to anticipate potential issues and re-direct or de-escalate behavior.
• Demonstrates good judgment, dependability.
• Proficient with writing reports
• Ability to resolve conflict
• Ability to manage crisis situation
• Demonstrates high levels of patience, empathy, and respect.
• Demonstrates an understanding of cultural diversity and embeds that knowledge into practice

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Non-exempt, 12-month position
• Salary based on guidelines of the Union Pay Scale
• Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available
• $1000 sign on bonus after one year of service, not applicable for re-hires.

ASD is ALL ways able. Should you require an accommodation for applying to this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at: [e-mail]

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's age, ancestry, color, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, past or present history of mental disability, intellectual disability, national origin, physical disability, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or civil union status) work place hazards to reproductive systems, and criminal record (in state employment and licensing).