Residential Care Professional

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!

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.

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.

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