NEOGOV · 5 months ago
On-Call Residential Life Counselor
Clark County – Vancouver, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.58/hr - $27.42/hr
0+ years expNEOGOV is associated with the Washington State School for the Blind, which aims to empower blind and low vision individuals. The On-Call Residential Life Counselor will provide instruction in independent living skills, supervise students, and create a safe learning environment in a residential setting.
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Responsibilities
Provide instruction in independent living skills for blind/low vision individuals in the residential setting, this includes instruction in the areas of social skills; home management; hygiene management; clothing care; etc
Complete daily reports including shift reports, data tracking sheets, etc
Supervise students to ensure safety at all times in the residential setting
Create a safe and professional learning environment which encourages student growth and respects individual student characteristics
Implement positive behavior management strategies with students
Plan and participate with students in leisure activities
Complete basic housekeeping tasks in the residential setting
Administer medication as directed by nursing care staff
Perform other work as required
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of college with major emphasis in education, child development, or related subject; OR 6 months minimum experience working with children preferably in an educational setting OR 6 months minimum experience working with blind/low vision individuals; OR equivalent education/experience which may include volunteer/life experience
Valid state ID or driver's license, good driving record, and minimum age of 18
Basic Microsoft Office software skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Ability to respond to difficult, stressful or sensitive interpersonal situations in ways that will reduce or minimize potential conflict
Possess basic Braille competency or have the ability to obtain basic Braille competency
Have or have the ability to obtain First Aid/CPR card and Food Handler's card
Willingness and abilities to work with students with physical and developmental disabilities
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time and ability to walk long distances, as necessary
Ability to monitor students on long distance bus trips
Ability to lift or assist students as necessary
Willingness and ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, parents and students
Must pass state and federal criminal background checks
The ability to learn and grow and the ability to take action to meet the needs of others
CPR/First Aid (Upon Hire)
Food Handlers Card (Upon Hire)
Medication Administration training
Basic UEB Braille Understanding (Within 1 year)
Preferred
Experience working with blind or low vision individuals
Experience working in educational environment
Certified Lifeguard
Possess current and valid CDL
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Vacation on a pro-rata basis
Paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation (annual leave)
Military leave
Bereavement leave
Leave Sharing
Parental Leave
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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