Residential Care Professional - $1500 Sign-on Bonus!! (Regular Full-time & Part-time)

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.

Employees may be asked to occasionally travel, requiring they work outside of their regular hours.

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor and/or Program Leader.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
• Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• The Learning Center for the Deaf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity/expression, age, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, familial status, veteran status, marital status and any other legally protected characteristic.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
• TLC embraces and celebrates a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and reasonable accommodations and modifications will be made whenever possible.

*Some exclusions may apply.

Requirements

Human Service experience preferred High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Safeguard and maintain confidentiality of all student, staff, and organizational information Demonstrates strong judgment, reliability, and professionalism Ability to write reports, document incidents, and emails Strong conflict resolution skills Ability to maintain appropriate adult / student boundaries Capable of managing crisis situations calmly and effectively Exhibits high levels of patience, empathy, and respect Ability to be trained in and implement Pro-ACT crisis management approaches, including physical restraint, when necessary; skilled in assessing potential issues and utilizing strategies to redirect or de-escalate a student’s behavior Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred ASL classes may be required and are free to employees Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record when driving students or performing work-related duties Willingness to transport students in TLC vehicles Must be able and willing to swim with students to provide safe supervision during water activities Perk: Free meals included when on duty