Occasional Worker - Simulated Client Actor

Description

Simulated Client actors are expected to give appropriate reactions and responses based on the simulation scenario during all learner encounters. SC’s portray all facets of assigned roles including the client’s appearance, demeanor, chief complaint or reason for visit, presenting symptoms, and past medical, social, and family history. During interviews, counseling, or assessment activities, SCs will be interviewed or counseled by students / learners. Additionally, SCs are trained to provide verbal feedback regarding communication and interpersonal skills. SCs are audio- and videorecorded during all encounters. (During some simulation events SCs may also be scheduled to provide event support, including station preparation, learner orientation, and computer monitoring.)

Essential Duties

• Simulate all aspects of various scenarios accurately, reliably, and professionally.
• Responsibly and reliably maintain own schedule and demonstrate flexibility regarding scheduled assignment.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings with Director and team.
• Accept ongoing feedback from Director and session facilitators and incorporate into case simulations.
• Follow written and verbal instruction.
• Respond in a timely manner to communications from OU-ZSSW personnel.
• Provide constructive verbal feedback as directed to learners who vary in discipline, experience, and skill.
• Provide occasional event facilitation support to program staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluation.
• Attend training as scheduled.

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work irregular hours.
• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, staff, faculty, peers, and members of the community.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and improvise within the scope of the assigned scenario role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Comfort portraying scenarios that may be emotionally difficult.
• Willingness to be audio and video recorded and observed live while in simulation.
• Proficiency with technology including accessing the internet, navigating to websites, checking and replying to email, gaining access to Zoom meetings, and working in the Microsoft Office suite.
• This includes recording time worked on OU’s time and pay site.
• Able to accurately recall scenario role information.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Experience

None specified.

Required Certifications and Licenses

Department Preferences: Acting background or interest in experiential learning. Improvisation skills are very helpful in this role. Interest or background in social work or related field.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check

Yes