Walden School

Non-Exempt/Hourly

12-Month

Full-Time

Hourly Pay Range: $22.75 - $27.00

American Sign Language Required

$1,500 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!

TLC Diversity Statement

The Learning Center for the Deaf is on a journey to create an inclusive and welcoming space for people of all backgrounds. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates our TLC community members' diverse narratives. We embrace and value multiple approaches, experiences, and perspectives. TLC believes that diversity fosters innovation. We are committed to cultivating a place where everyone can feel they belong.

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.

About TLC:
The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nationally-recognized leader of services for deaf and hard of hearing children, adults and families. To learn more, click here .

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the daily management of the Walden School Residential Program. This includes direct supervision of the Child Care Workers; development and implementation of schedules, routines, trips, procedures, and interventions that meet the needs of students and are consistent with program philosophy; and oversight of programming to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide direct and close supervision to Child Care Workers.

Ensure that Child Care Workers are following all program policies and procedures, implementing all treatment plan goals, and providing a therapeutic milieu.

Responsible for staff coverage, scheduling and vacation approval.

Develop weekly/monthly plans, as well as obtaining and managing needed funds.

Ensure that all Child Care Workers complete required trainings.

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

Perform other tasks as assigned by the Department Supervisor.

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.

• Bachelor degree preferred
• At least 2 years direct care experience within a Treatment Program
• Drivers license and a driving record in good standing
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required, with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred
• Written English competency and strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work weekends and/or evenings
• Ability to support and lead a team