Striving to educate blind and visually impaired children for independence and success!

 

On-Call Residential Life Counselor

 

Agency:                                   Washington State School for the Blind

Location:                                 Vancouver

Salary:                                     $13.98 – 18.10 per hour

Posting Date:                          5/1/2008

Closing Date:                           Until Filled

 

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 challenge 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 3 on-call Residential Life Counselor (RLC) positions open. The incumbents of on-call positions are called in the event of full-time staff absences and there is no guarantee for hours.  These positions provide care, counseling and guidance to Washington State School for the Blind students for the purpose of facilitating student independence and success.  The successful candidates will have the following principal responsibilities:  Under the direction of the Assistant Principal of Evening and After-School Programs, this employee will perform the following duties, including but not limited to…

 

  • Provide counseling and guidance to students for the purpose of facilitating student independence. 
  • Create and maintain a safe environment for the students.
  • Provide assistance and accompany students on outings as necessary.
  • Provide housekeeping and cooking duties.
  • Provide regular communication to supervisor and co-workers regarding student related activities, behaviors and progress.
  • May be required to lift or move students with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • May be required to assist students with toileting or hygiene needs.
  • Assist students with daily planned outings, school work, or offer general advice as necessary.

 

Required Qualifications

 

  • Valid Washington State ID or driver’s license and minimum age of 18.
  • 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 the ability to obtain Braille certification.
  • Have or 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 ride public transportation for reasonable distances and ability to walk long distances.
  • 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
  • Two years of college with major emphasis in education, child development, or related subject OR one year of experience working in instructional setting with children

 

 

Compensation:  $13.98 - $18.10 per hour

How To Apply: Please send a completed State Job Application 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@wssb.wa.gov
Subject: Part-time 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 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.

 

This announcement is published by the Washington School for the Blind. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities 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.