Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker (Walden School) (Internship)
Job Type: Co-op
Co-op Term: Summer
Start Date: Flexible
Address:
848 Central Street
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Description
Responsible for the direct care and safety of the children residing at Walden
School.

Supervisor: Department Supervisor

Functions and Responsibilities:

SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

Supervise children in daily routines and assist with the activities of daily
living skills.

Support and assist children using methods which reflect the treatment
philosophy of Walden School.

Provide students with a level of supervision consistent with the treatment
plan and Walden School safety policies.

May be delegated and trained to conduct medication administration or certain
medical procedure responsibilities for students.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Convey all pertinent information concerning students to other staff via
e-mail, logs and incident reports.

Transport children as needed.

Utilize crisis intervention strategies consistent with the Professional
Assault Response Training program.

ADHERE TO WALDEN SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Attend trainings as assigned by the supervisor.

Maintain current certification in PART, Pro-Act, OSHA, CPR and First Aid.

Consistently follow Walden School policies and procedures.

**May be required to drive students on field trips and additional driving
responsibilities as needed.

**Some lifting 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. If the opening for which you are applying will require more strenuous
physical activity, the unique needs will be discussed at the time of
interview.

*Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.

**TLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all employees and
applicants for employment are afforded equal opportunity in every area of
hiring and employment without regard to race, color, religious creed,
national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, criminal record
(inquiries only), handicap (disability), mental illness, retaliation, sexual
harassment, sexual orientation, genetics, active military, and any other
legally protected characteristic.

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



Requirements:
Requirements
• At least one year of experience in a residential treatment program or a
degree in Human Services preferred

• Previous experience with crisis prevention and ability to prevent harmful
behaviors preferred

• Must be able to remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude
during crisis or potential crisis

• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required,
with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Associate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/202729
Additional Instructions:
Note, this is an internship for summer