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Residential Life Counselor

Agency:                                   Washington State School for the Blind
Location:                                 Vancouver
Salary:                                     $2482 - $3213 (per month Range 37)
Shift:                                        Sunday 9:00am – 9:00pm, Mon – Thu 3:00pm to 10pm
Seasonal-career position (non-scheduled during winter, spring and summer breaks.)
Posting Date:                           09/02/2009
Closing Date:                           09/10/2009

Agency Profile:  The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is to provide specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  Our purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the children’s local communities.  Each employee plays a critical role for the school and our students.  We value our employees and continuously encourage them to improve the way we provide service to our students and the community. 

Position Profile:  The Washington State School for the Blind currently has a full-time Residential Life Counselor (RLC) position open.  This position provides training, counseling and guidance to Washington State School for the Blind students for the purpose of facilitating student independence and success.  The successful candidate will be scheduled to work on a career seasonal basis (during the WA State School for the Blind school year) and, under the direction of the Associate Principal of Evening and After-School Programs, this employee will perform the following duties, including but not limited to…

Provide safe, nurturing care and may serve as an advocate for students;
Develop and implement programming to meet physical, intellectual, emotional and social development needs (such as assessments, IEP, behavior management and intervention);
Incorporate and use principles of orientation and mobility in all aspects of student care;
Assess situations regarding student behavior; recommend programming, discipline or crisis intervention as needed;
Monitor, counsel and assist students with their daily schedule and routine duties in an effort to facilitate student self-sufficiency;
Assist students with school work and offer general advice as necessary;
Provide regular communication to supervisor and co-workers regarding student related activities, behaviors and progress;
Maintain ongoing communication with parents, staff, community and organizations;
Document and maintain student and staff reports, records and communications;
Provide Daily Living Skills instruction;
Supervise meals; assist and instruct students in food preparation, table setting and proper manners;
Assist students in personal laundry and light housekeeping as needed;
May be required to assist students with personal hygiene and toileting;
May be required to lift or move students with or without reasonable accommodation;
Provide assistance with transportation, supervision and interact with students during on- or off-campus recreational activities or appointments as necessary;
Perform monitoring duties on the long distance Sunday bus run.

Required Qualifications

Valid state ID or driver’s license and minimum age of 18;
Two years of college with major emphasis in education, child development, or related subject; AND one year of experience working in instructional setting with children; OR equivalent education/experience
Basic Microsoft Office software skills;
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times;
Ability to explain sometimes complex or technical information regarding rules, rights, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and services;
Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that will reduce or minimize potential conflict;
Have or have the ability to obtain Braille certification;
Have or have the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR card and Food Handler’s card;
Willingness and abilities to work with students with physical and developmental disabilities;
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and ability to walk long distances, as necessary;
Ability to monitor students on long distance bus trips;
Ability to lift or assist students as necessary;
Willingness and ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, parents and students;
Must pass state and federal criminal background checks;

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Blind or Visually Impaired people;
Braille certification;
Experience working in educational environment;
Bachelors degree in education, child development or related subject;

Compensation:  $22,338 to $28,917 DOE

Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; training; and state retirement plans.
Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WFSE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s initial 30 days in this classification. 
How To Apply: Please send a completed State Job Application, resume and letter of interest to the address listed below.  Please be sure to include references.
Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however, hard copies may be sent to:

jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov
Subject: Residential Life Counselor

or

WSSB
HR Department
Attn: Jessica Sydnor
2214 E 13th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: 360-696-6321 ext 129
Fax: 360-737-2120

This announcement is published by the Washington State School for the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 696-6321 ext 129.  Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

Residential Life Counselor

Agency:                                   Washington State School for the Blind
Location:                                 Vancouver
Salary:                                     $2482 - $3213 (per month Range 37)
Shift:                                        Sunday 9:00am – 9:00pm, Mon – Thu 3:00pm to 10pm
Seasonal-career position (non-scheduled during winter, spring and summer breaks.)
Posting Date:                           09/02/2009
Closing Date:                           09/10/2009

Agency Profile:  The mission of the Washington State School for the Blind is to provide specialized quality educational services to visually impaired/blind youth ages birth-21 within the state of Washington.  Our purpose is to serve as a statewide demonstration and resource center and provide direct/indirect services to students both on campus and in the children’s local communities.  Each employee plays a critical role for the school and our students.  We value our employees and continuously encourage them to improve the way we provide service to our students and the community. 

Position Profile:  The Washington State School for the Blind currently has a full-time Residential Life Counselor (RLC) position open.  This position provides training, counseling and guidance to Washington State School for the Blind students for the purpose of facilitating student independence and success.  The successful candidate will be scheduled to work on a career seasonal basis (during the WA State School for the Blind school year) and, under the direction of the Associate Principal of Evening and After-School Programs, this employee will perform the following duties, including but not limited to…

Provide safe, nurturing care and may serve as an advocate for students;
Develop and implement programming to meet physical, intellectual, emotional and social development needs (such as assessments, IEP, behavior management and intervention);
Incorporate and use principles of orientation and mobility in all aspects of student care;
Assess situations regarding student behavior; recommend programming, discipline or crisis intervention as needed;
Monitor, counsel and assist students with their daily schedule and routine duties in an effort to facilitate student self-sufficiency;
Assist students with school work and offer general advice as necessary;
Provide regular communication to supervisor and co-workers regarding student related activities, behaviors and progress;
Maintain ongoing communication with parents, staff, community and organizations;
Document and maintain student and staff reports, records and communications;
Provide Daily Living Skills instruction;
Supervise meals; assist and instruct students in food preparation, table setting and proper manners;
Assist students in personal laundry and light housekeeping as needed;
May be required to assist students with personal hygiene and toileting;
May be required to lift or move students with or without reasonable accommodation;
Provide assistance with transportation, supervision and interact with students during on- or off-campus recreational activities or appointments as necessary;
Perform monitoring duties on the long distance Sunday bus run.

Required Qualifications

Valid state ID or driver’s license and minimum age of 18;
Two years of college with major emphasis in education, child development, or related subject; AND one year of experience working in instructional setting with children; OR equivalent education/experience
Basic Microsoft Office software skills;
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times;
Ability to explain sometimes complex or technical information regarding rules, rights, regulations, policies, procedures, programs and services;
Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that will reduce or minimize potential conflict;
Have or have the ability to obtain Braille certification;
Have or have the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR card and Food Handler’s card;
Willingness and abilities to work with students with physical and developmental disabilities;
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and ability to walk long distances, as necessary;
Ability to monitor students on long distance bus trips;
Ability to lift or assist students as necessary;
Willingness and ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, parents and students;
Must pass state and federal criminal background checks;

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with Blind or Visually Impaired people;
Braille certification;
Experience working in educational environment;
Bachelors degree in education, child development or related subject;

Compensation:  $22,338 to $28,917 DOE

Outstanding benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; training; and state retirement plans.
Note: This position is covered by a union shop provision. Therefore, as a condition of employment, candidates who are appointed are required to become members of the WFSE, or arrange to pay to that union a fee equivalent to its regular monthly dues. The union shop provision shall be effective on the first day of the month following the employee’s initial 30 days in this classification. 
How To Apply: Please send a completed State Job Application, resume and letter of interest to the address listed below.  Please be sure to include references.
Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred; however, hard copies may be sent to:

jessica.sydnor at wssb.wa.gov
Subject: Residential Life Counselor

or

WSSB
HR Department
Attn: Jessica Sydnor
2214 E 13th St
Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: 360-696-6321 ext 129
Fax: 360-737-2120

This announcement is published by the Washington State School for the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 696-6321 ext 129.  Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.

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