COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Position

COTTAGE COUNSELOR – COUNSELOR, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Salary $4,091.00 - $6,168.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Employment Positions are for a 10–month school year with eligibility for an additional 2 months paid by State Special School Benefits through Unemployment Insurance. Job Description and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Supervising Counselor in the Residential Life Department, the incumbent will supervise residential students and staff who provide care and support to students. The role involves planning, coordinating, and conducting recreational, academic support, and social activities to meet identified individual student and programmatic needs. The incumbent will oversee the preparation of schedules and activity plans; provide guidance and expertise to staff; communicate with parents to address challenging student behavior issues; and coordinate the provision of social, medical, and other non‑school services for students and their families. Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with academic and professional school staff to develop individual student development plans and ensure the smooth operation of residential activities by providing support in programming and behavior management when necessary. Working Conditions Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance. This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Minimum Requirements Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL). If a current record does not exist, a successful language fluency test is required prior to hiring. Completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification. Desirable Qualifications Experience working with youth in residential or educational settings, particularly those with diverse needs. Demonstrated ability to manage group dynamics and foster a safe, positive living environment. Knowledge of behavior management strategies and conflict resolution techniques. Additional Salary Information Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). Employees receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California