Residential Counselor - Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support (12-Month)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Health insurance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Residential Counselor (PACES Active) to supervise and support deaf and hard of hearing students during school and after hours. The role emphasizes personal growth, safety, and respectful interaction within a collaborative team.

As a 12-month, benefits-eligible position, you will work with the Dean of Students and Student Support Services to implement PBIS, maintain daily logs, and participate in trainings.

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
• 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

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 designed to promote personal and social growth.
• Encourage students to maintain good personal hygiene and attire, including bathing and feeding.
• Assist students with mobility.
• Encourage students to engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Implement PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports).
• Participate in planning and staff conferences with academic and residential staff.
• Participate in staff training and in-service activities, including PMT workshops.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Prepare reports and daily logs.
• Collaborate with teachers, residential staff and support staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

De-escalation

Judgment & dependability

Report writing

Conflict resolution

Crisis management

Patience & empathy

Cultural diversity awareness

Job description

The American School for the Deaf in West Hartford, CT is seeking a Residential Counselor (PACES Active) to supervise and support deaf and hard of hearing students during school and after hours. The role emphasizes personal growth, safety, and respectful interaction within a collaborative team.

As a 12-month, benefits-eligible position, you will work with the Dean of Students and Student Support Services to implement PBIS, maintain daily logs, and participate in trainings.