Full time- Non-Exempt/Hourly

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus 
• Housing Resources Available
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Benefits include: Health; Dental; Vision; Life and Disability Insurance; Employer-Matching 403B; Sick/Personal/Vacation Time; Flexible Spending and Dependent Care 

ASL proficiency required

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.

For our Mission, click here.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The overnight child care worker is responsible for the safety and supervision of the children during these critical overnight and early morning hours. This counselor must remain awake, and is responsible to ensure the students are safe at all times and comfortable throughout the night.  

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to all needs of the students throughout the night and morning hours, including but not limited to supervision, support, crisis intervention, and behavior management.
• Conduct child checks at least 4 times each hour; more frequently when identified as at risk for self-harm or running away.
• Follow all special instruction related to individual students. (Example: sit outside door until child falls asleep; wake child during the night to prevent bedwetting).
• Assist day staff with morning routine, waking children, supervising breakfast, and ensuring proper hygiene practices.
• Complete students daily logs.
• Ensure any concerns are appropriately communicated to all agency personnel including high-risk behaviors.
• May be delegated and trained to conduct medication administration or certain medical procedure responsibilities for students.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Salary Description:

$20-$35 per hour

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate

• ASL Proficiency preferred

• Ability to work effectively as part of an educational team

• Human Service experience preferred