Student Life Counselor - Swing Shift A

Student Life Counselor - Swing Shift A

Salary

$3,581.00 - $4,770.00 Monthly

Location

Clark County - Vancouver, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-03287

Department

Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth

Division

Student Life

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Student Life Counselor - Swing Shift A

Full-Time/Permanent

Vancouver, WA

Note - This position is expected to start in August 2026. This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual

school closures.

This recruitment will tentatively close on May 15, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.

Our Agency: The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.

Our Staff: Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students and all employees contribute to the agency's strategic plan, mission, values and agency goals.

Were looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

Position schedule:

Sunday: 7:00pm-12:00am

Monday: 2:30pm-12:00am

Tuesday: 2:00pm-12:00am

Wednesday: 2:00pm-10:00am

Thursday: 2:30pm-10:00pm

Duties

• Supervision and Monitoring Students: Monitor students at all times and in all residential areas as well as the cafeteria, athletic events, off campus during WSD sponsored activities, and outdoors to ensure safety and appropriate behavior; transport and supervise students to off-campus events and appointments, pick up students from school bus loading zones and academic buildings as needed; assists with supervision of students during after school program activities; assists students with homework and other school-related needs.
• Instruction and Care: Nurture and comfort students to ensure their safety and well-being by following the Residential Program Procedures (RPP); provide training and conduct drills with students in all areas of emergency procedures; provide direct instruction to students for independent living skills (ILS), self advocacy and assists with school assignments/homework; ensure the cottage living areas are kept clean, neat and safe daily; monitor, counsel and assist students with their daily schedule and routine duties in an effort to facilitate student self-sufficiency and independent living; assist in the implementation of the ILS curriculum under the direction of supervisors.
• Reporting and Communication: Ensure confidentiality of records and information relating to students; document student behaviors, incidents and/or information in logbook and/or level system book, complete the Daily Student Information form, and write behavior referrals and pupil information forms as needed; provides input for the ongoing assessment of student behavior and attendance at meetings as needed to recommend programming, discipline, and crisis intervention; maintain ongoing communication with supervisors, parents, coworkers, academic staff, and administrators as required; read and respond to all email, reports and communication logs daily.
• Meetings and Teamwork: Works with agency professionals to help develop and implement programming to meet the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development needs of students (i.e., assessments, behavior management, and crisis intervention).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One school year experience working in an instructional group setting with children.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Can successfully pass state and federal background checks.
• Willing to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.
• Ability to develop innovative ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Ability to coordinate and lead small groups and create a cooperative and productive environment in which to resolve problems or develop and implement plans.
• Ability to logically integrate various ideas, intentions and information to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate information for the purpose of having others learn, understand, and apply specific principles, techniques, or information.
• Ability to actively participate within a cohesive and results-orientated team.

Supplemental Information

CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass federal and state criminal background screening.

This position includes representation option with the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

This position is eligible for full benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement).

Please provide your resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references.

Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.

This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures, which includes winter, spring, and summer break. This position does not receive spread pay and there is no guarantee of additional work opportunities during school closures. Employees may cash out accrued vacation leave during the school breaks.

Salary information:

This position is paid in accordance with the Washington General Government pay scale (Range 40) with 5% assignment pay.

This position is eligible for Shift Premium (additional $2.50 per hour).

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email the Human Resources office at recruitment@cdhy.wa.gov.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Are you able to communicate fluently in American Sign Language?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you able to communicate fluently in written English? Use of assistive AI technology is acceptable.

• Yes
• No

03

What is your preferred language?

• American Sign Language
• English
• Other

04

Please select how many years of experience you have working with students in an instructional group setting.

• No experience
• 1-3 years experience
• 3+ years experience

05

Please describe your experience working with students in an instructional group setting.

06

Are you able to obtain a WA state food workers card and complete First Aid/CPR training?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to successfully pass state and federal background checks?

• Yes
• No

08

If offered the position with CDHY, are you able and willing to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Washington

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View Job Posting for Location, Washington, 98504

Website http://www.careers.wa.gov