Company Information
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Company Name: The Learning Center for the Deaf
Website: https://www.tlcdeaf.org/careers

Job Information
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Job Title: Residential Child Care Worker (ASL Proficiency required)
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
848 Central St
Framingham, Massachusetts. 01701

Job Description:
Full time-Non-exempt/Hourly

$1,500 Sign-on Bonus
Starting pay $20/hr based on education, experience
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.

DESCRIPTION:
Responsible for implementing treatment plans and for the direct care and
safety of the children residing at Walden School.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise children in daily routines and assist with the activities of daily
living skills.
Support and assist children using methods which reflect the treatment
philosophy of Walden School.
Develop and maintain meaningful and supportive relationships with the
children while maintaining appropriate adult/child boundaries.
Convey all pertinent information concerning students to other staff via
e-mail, logs and incident reports.
Maintain current certification in PART, Pro-Act, OSHA, CPR and First Aid.
Utilize behavior management techniques that are consistent with the Walden
School mission statement and individual students’ treatment plans.
Prepare living skills activities that are age and skill appropriate for
students in the unit.

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.



Requirements:
At least one year of experience in a residential treatment program or a
degree in Human Services preferred
• Previous experience with crisis prevention and ability to prevent harmful
behaviors preferred
• Must be able to remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude
during crisis or potential crisis
• A minimum of conversational fluency in American Sign Language required,
with native, or near-native ASL fluency preferred




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business, Computing, Engineering, Graphics/Art/Printing, Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Sustainability
Degree levels accepted:: Associate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/146606