Page 1 of 7 STATE OF OREGON invites applications for the position of: Dormitory Counselor 1 (Oregon School for the Deaf Substitute Position) JOB CODE: OPENING DATE/TIME: CLOSING DATE/TIME: SALARY: JOB TYPE: LOCATION: AGENCY: EDUC14-1104 11/25/14 12:00 AM 12/28/14 11:59 PM $14.05 - $19.90 Hourly Academic Year Salem, Oregon Education-Oregon School for the Deaf DESCRIPTION: MISSION: The Oregon Department of Education fosters excellence for every learner through innovation, collaboration, leadership, and service to our education partners. VALUES: Equity for Every Student; High Quality Education; Results Focused; Service; Leadership; Teamwork; People Are Our Greatest Asset We provide statewide leadership for all elementary and secondary students in Oregon s public school districts and education service districts. Responsibility also extends to public preschool programs, the state School for the Deaf, regional programs for children with disabilities, and education programs in Oregon youth correctional facilities. There is currently one academic-year, Intermittent Dormitory Counselor 1 Substitute position available with the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD) in Salem, Oregon. This academic-year position works September through June, and generally works a swing-shift. This position is classified and represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The Oregon School for the Deaf is a community that fosters lifelong learning, encouraging individuals to become self-fulfilled, productive citizens. OSD currently has approximately 100 deaf and hard of hearing students, many of whom live on campus during the week, and shares a campus with two charter schools in Salem, Oregon.
Page 2 of 7 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary purpose of this position is to: The purpose of this position is to provide the residential students with: a safe, nurturing, and attractive environment; education to students focusing, specifically related to, Deaf culture and values; living skills instruction, while promoting responsible independence; appropriate role models; social and recreational opportunities; tools and means to optimize appropriate student behavior; support and assistance in achieving academic goals; and knowledge of resources, both within and outside of OSD. Through these actions, the development of a graduate capable of successful independent and productive living is accomplished. Complete general custodial tasks in order to keep the unit clean, orderly and safe. Duties include: Perform random bed checks in order to verify the presence and proper location of all students in Peterson Hall or Lindstrom during the overnight hours. These checks must be completed and documented at various intervals of time but may never exceed 30 minutes between any two. Follow established program guidelines whenever a student is not in the assigned location or is engaged in some form of misbehavior. Provide consistent carryover of the students programs and protocols as developed by the Individualized Education Program team in the areas of Behavior, Personal Care, Independent Living. Accomplishes specific tasks, duties, and responsibilities assigned by the Dorm Supervisor or Dean of Students. Provides guidance and assistance for student on their preparation for school; personal hygiene, room care, appropriate clothing and other living skills, and assure they are satisfactorily completed. Provides supervision at breakfast. Monitors student behavior and respond to misbehavior with established procedures. Complete cleaning of areas assigned by supervisor when not involved in bed check rounds or student special needs. Most items required are basic household maintenance tasks to keep the environment clean, orderly and safe. Works with and helps train student employees or practicum students. Prepare dirty laundry for pick up by cleaning service. Return clean laundry to appropriate storage area. Complete any related inventory papers. Do laundry because of special need or supervisor s request. Assess for safety hazards and repair needs, then report them to your supervisor. Complete any reports assigned or resulting from special occurrences. Attend to the needs of any student experiencing special needs like nightmares, illness, homesick, sleepwalking. Wake up students who are on an established schedule for toilet use at night. WORKING CONDITIONS Exposure to adverse weather conditions at times. Must occasionally deal with aggressive student or upset parent. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. Occasional need to initiate behavior management techniques at various stages of student escalation. This position has a flexible work schedule. Ability to perform light housekeeping tasks and lift/move furnishings, laundry and cleaning equipment of up to 50 pounds. May be required to obtain a red cross card and pass OSD driving license to provide student transportation in state vehicles. Applicants will be subject to a fingerprint-based background investigation including driving record. The successful candidate will need to be fingerprinted before beginning work and will be
Page 3 of 7 responsible for the $59.00 fee. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Applicants will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude an appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered. QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED & REQUESTED SKILLS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED; AND six (6) months of experience working with children or adults in a group home, foster care setting, or skilled care center. NOTE: Some positions are restricted to same sex as the student. Some positions may require the ability to obtain certification in basic first aid and pass the examination to drive the school's class 10 pupil transportation vehicle. At the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD), staff having significant contact with students must possess effective American Sign Language (ASL) skills. All staff at OSD must possess some level of ASL skill in order to make OSD a communication-accessible environment. Staff are expected to sign at all times when deaf students or staff are present or in the vicinity, regardless of whether they are directly involved in the conversation. This includes the campus grounds as well as inside buildings. The expected American Sign Language (ASL) level for a Dormitory Counselor 1 is 3. The minimum at hire is 2 with the requirement that you reach the expected level within 1 year of hire. Definitions of ASL Levels: Level 1 - Able to engage in routine conversation, emergency transactions and minimum courtesy requirements. Level 2 - Able to satisfy routine social demands, travel needs and everyday conversational work requirements. Level 3 - Able to sign ASL with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional topics; able to conduct work in ASL. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES Experience communicating on a one-to-one basis or in groups to provide or exchange information Experience composing written communications Experience completing housekeeping tasks Preference may be given to those who are at the expected ASL level. Note: Your application materials must clearly describe how you meet these qualifications. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the "Work Experience" section of your Oregon E-Recruit application. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: To apply: follow the Apply link above and complete the Oregon employment application online. Only complete applications submitted online will be considered. We do not accept paper or e-mail applications.
Page 4 of 7 ODE will communicate with all applicants by e-mail. Depending on the volume of applications received for this recruitment, you should allow two weeks after the close date to be notified concerning the review of your application. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work. Apply now if you are interested in this/or future vacancies. Determining Minimum Qualifications: Your application materials must clearly describe how you meet these qualifications. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the Work Experience section of your Oregon E-Recruit application or you may not be considered for this position. A resume (text or attached) will not be reviewed for work history unless stated in the job posting that it is a required attachment. Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions and attach all required documents. Late submissions will not be accepted. Supplemental Questions: Be sure to answer the Supplemental Questions and attach all required documents. In order to evaluate your experience as it relates to this position, we need your responses to the supplemental questions. They will be the sole basis for determining which applicants, among those who meet the minimum qualifications, will be provided an interview. Failure to respond to each question in the space provided for that question may result in disqualification of your application. The space provided will expand to accommodate additional text beyond the area shown. You may cut and paste text into the space provided from a word processing program, such as Word, WordPerfect, or Notepad. Please note that your responses will also be evaluated for English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Attachments: If you need assistance with adding attachments to your profile or to a specific job application please go to Adding and Removing Attachments to a Profile and Job Posting for further instructions. This quick help guide can also be found on the State Jobs Page by clicking http://www.oregon.gov/das/stjobs/pages/faqs.aspx. Interviews: Qualified applicants whose responses most closely match the minimum qualifications and desired attributes for this position will be invited to an interview. If called for an interview, applicants will be asked to sign a reference authorization and release form at the time of interview. Background Check: Applicants will be subject to a thorough background investigation including driving record. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification. Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History check. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude an appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered. If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at (503) 947-5635. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. Recruitment Contact: Kyle Weraky, Recruitment Coordinator Oregon Department of Education 255 Capitol Street NE Salem, OR 97310
Page 5 of 7 Ph: 503-947-5614 Email: kyle.weraky@ode.state.or.us For more information on veterans preference points, please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/stjobs/pages/vetpoints.aspx For more information about the Oregon Department of Education visit: http://www.ode.state.or.us/ The pay and benefits on all announcements may change without notice. NOTE: The Oregon Department of Education does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Justice form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Department of Education is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and any other classification protected under state or federal law to apply for this opening. Applicant E-Recruit FAQ's VISIT OUR AGENCY WEBSITE AT: http://www.ode.state.or.us OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 999 Locust Street NE Salem, OR 97303 503-947-5635 Job #EDUC14-1104 DORMITORY COUNSELOR 1 (OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF SUBSTITUTE POSITION) KW Dormitory Counselor 1 (Oregon School for the Deaf Substitute Position) Supplemental Questionnaire Work Experience The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience in order to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum and special qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills (desired attributes). Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form or, if requested, your resume. Supplemental materials such as cover letters and/or a resume will NOT be reviewed or used to determine candidates qualifications unless the posting specifically states those materials are required from applicants. Supplemental Questions Your answers to the Supplemental Questions may be reviewed to help determine if you meet the required skills and how you meet the requested skills for the position to which you have applied. This review may include an automated scoring process and/or a manual review of all or some of the responses. Note: The specific questions and scoring process used are determined by each hiring authority.
Page 6 of 7 Only those individuals who meet the required skills and most closely match the requested skills will be invited to an interview. Transcripts Transcripts are required to be attached to your application if you are using education or coursework to meet the minimum qualifications. Transcripts must be from an accredited institution and clearly show 1) your name; 2) the name and address of the institution; 3) the degree received and; 4) required courses completed with a passing grade. For application purposes, photocopies are acceptable; however official or original documents may be requested to validate education. This (transcript) requirement does not apply to all initial applications for positions with the Oregon Legislature or the Oregon Judicial Department; in those branches the requirement, if any, for transcripts is as indicated on the job announcement. * 1. Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education? High School Diploma or Equivalent Some College Coursework, No Degree Received Associate's Degree Associate's Degree and additional coursework Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework Master's Degree Master's Degree and additional coursework Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree and additional coursework None of the Above * 2. Which of the following best describes your level of experience in working with children or adults in a group home, foster care setting, or skilled care center? less than 6 months 6 to 11 months 12 to 17 months 18 to 23 months 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years 8 years 9 years 10 years or above None of the above * 3. From the following duties/tasks, select all of those you have performed. * 4. Communicated on a one-to-one basis or in groups to provide or exchange information Composed written communications such as reports, letters, and memos Organized time and adapted work to unforeseen needs Provided day-to-day care, treatment, and/or training to disabled individuals Applied behavior modification, exercise, living skills, or other training programs in working with disabled individuals Completed housekeeping tasks None of the above
Page 7 of 7 Which of the following best describes your level of experience with American Sign Language (ASL)? (Check all of the skills you possess) Level 1 --Able to engage in routine conversation, emergency transactions and minimum courtesy requirements. Level 2 --Able to satisfy routine social demands, travel needs and everyday conversational work requirements. Level 3 --Able to sign ASL with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional topics; able to conduct work in ASL. Other None of the above * 5. If you checked "Other" in question 4, please describe your ASL experience. If you did not check "Other," please respond N/A. * 6. Describe in detail where you acquired your ASL level that you indicated above. * 7. Describe the experiences you have had working with deaf children in an educational and/or residential setting. * 8. Due to the nature of the work performed, some positions require selection of male or female candidates only. If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions, you must indicate your gender. Female Male Will not disclose * 9. If selected for an interview for this position, the entire interview will be conducted in sign language (expressive and receptive). Are you able to conduct the entire interview in sign language? Yes No * Required Question