Residential Care Professional - $2500 Sign-on Bonus!! (Full-time & Part-time)

Walden School

Non-Exempt / Hourly

12-Month

Full-Time & Part-Time

Hourly Pay Range : $21.25 - $30.25

In-Person

American Sign Language Required

• $2,500 Sign-on Bonus!!

Housing Resources Available

Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Options May Include : Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Employer-Matching 403(b), Generous Time Off Benefits, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care, and more!

TLC Diversity Statement

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

About Walden School :

Walden School is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth ages 8 to 22 who have often experienced significant adverse childhood events as well as language deprivation.

About TLC :

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click here .

For our Mission, click here .

POSITION SUMMARY :

Responsible for implementing treatment plans and for the direct care and safety of the students residing at Walden School.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Provide supervision and support for emotionally and behaviorally challenged deaf and hard of hearing students ages 8-22 years during non-school hours.

Assist with the planning and implementation of daily activities designed to promote personal and social growth.

Assist students with independent living skills and ensure proper personal hygiene and attire.

Encourage participation in extracurricular activities and support students during events such as field trips and outings.

Maintain accurate reports and daily logs while maintaining confidentiality.

Work collaboratively with teachers, clinicians, residential staff, and other support personnel.

Develop and maintain meaningful and supportive relationships with the children in order to promote healing and growth.

Implement strength based clinical plans, behavioral support plans, and crisis intervention, as needed.

Implement Pro-ACT crisis management approaches and skills.

Provide support to students traveling to and from events such as field trips and recreational activities; may be required to drive.

Some lifting and restraints may be required when working with young students or students with special needs, however, TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible. The diversity of our student population may require that some assignments have a heavier physical responsibility due to safety.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and / or Program Leader.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity / expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

Requirements

Perk : Free meals included when on duty

Salary Description

$21.25 - $30.25 Hourly