Deaf and Hard of Hearing Counselor

Position Purpose

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Counselor will be responsible for ensuring seamless program delivery, quality management and evaluation of DHH programs and services.

Essential Functions - Specific Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to meet the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Facilitates developmentally appropriate individual and support group education and support sessions for students who may be experiencing one or more of the following issues:
  • Bullying
  • Crisis
  • Dating and relationship violence
  • Exceptionalities
  • Favorable attitudes towards alcohol and other drugs
  • Gender orientation
  • Self esteem
  • Mental health issues
  • Social skills
  • Rebelliousness and/or violent attitudes and behaviors
  • School performance
  • Substance use, abuse and addiction
  • Suicidal ideation
  • Trauma
• Provides case management
• Understands and follows written protocol, policies, and procedures.
• Aware of key measures and responsibilities to fulfill grant and/or funding requirements.
• Develops and implements key measurements
• Implements program directives
• Provides specialized services for students with special needs, including special education and deaf and hard of hearing
• Collects and maintains all appropriate student data and completes all required program reporting