Company Information
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Company Name: The American School for the Deaf
Website: https://www.asd-1817.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Residential Counselor
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
139 North Main Street
West Hartford, Connecticut. 06107

Job Description:
Position:		Residential Counselor
Department:	PACES/Core
Supervisor:	Director of Student Life
Description:	Full time – 12 Months Benefits Eligible

We currently have 2nd shift and Weekend Days Open

SCOPE OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Life, Associate Director of
Student Life, 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 Dean of Students of
the PACES or Core Program.

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 residential staff and support staff.
•	Must be able to communicate with students using American Sign Language.
•	Other related duties as assigned.



Requirements:
•	Applicants must possess a High School Diploma, at least two years of
college preferred.Four years of college or BA, a plus.
•	Applicants should have prior experience in working with
emotionally/behaviorally-disordered children and youth in a residential
setting.
•	Knowledge of behavior management techniques is preferred.CPI/CPR
Training/Certification required for this DCF Licensed residential program.
•	CEASD Dormitory Counselor Certificate is required no later than twelve
(12) months after initial hire, or twenty four (24) months for applicants
with HS diploma only.
•	Good judgment, dependability.
•	Ability to write reports, work as a team member, communicate with parents
and other staff.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Application Form
Majors Desired:: Business, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor, Graduate

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: Julie.Holcomb@asd-1817.org
Additional Instructions:
Download an application from the website / or Email Julie.Holcomb@asd-1817.org for an application.  
You can also send a resume to Julie.Holcomb@asd-1817.org


*Upload Application Materials*
To be considered for this position, please upload the requested documents to 
be reviewed by NCCC. 

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[1] https://www.rit.edu/ntid/nce/jobs/upload