Deaf, Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services Skills Trainer

$250 Bonus paid at the successful completion of the 90 day probationary period.

Center for Living & Working, Inc. (CLW) is located in Worcester, Massachusetts and is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency founded in 1975 by a core group of young adults with disabilities. CLW is a consumer-directed, multi-programmed, multifaceted agency, dedicated to the empowerment of all persons with disabilities to live as independently as possible. CLW provides five core services: Advocacy, Skills training, Peer support, Information and Referral and Transitions.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial intake/assessment for Deaf consumer.
• Provide Independent Living skills training and peer counseling to consumers.
• Develop and review Independent Living plans with consumers and set appropriate goals.
• Provide information and referral to consumers and other service providers as needed.
• Meet with consumers in their homes or in the office.
• Advocate for individual consumers and for Deaf Independent Living Services in general.
• Recruit or engage individual consumers to attend advocacy events.
• Provide emergency intervention for consumers as needed.
• Attend in-service workshops and other meetings and conferences when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of all services provided on designated report forms; submit those forms as requested.
• Work with interns from colleges.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DHILS Director.

Essential Functions (Requirements):

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Frequent communication (orally and/or in writing) with consumers, staff, medical providers, state agencies, business partners/vendors and other third parties.
• Conduct group presentations.
• Understand the requirements of the DHILS programs and to be able to assess, teach, evaluate, educate, direct, and/or refer the consumer/guardian regarding the scope and responsibilities of the programs;
• Travel within service area and beyond as needed.
• Accurately enter information into database.
• Use office machinery, including calculators.
• Maintain strict confidentiality for the relevant population (consumers).
• Write Independent Living Plans.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• High School or equivalent (GED) required; Bachelor’s Degree in Health or Human Services, preferred; years of relevant experience may be substituted for Bachelor Degree.
• Fluency in American Sign Language

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience required working with deaf services or servicing the deaf community.
• Excel, Microsoft Office and database management
• Working in or involved with the deaf community.
• Information & Referral

Possess the ability to:

• Work independently and as a team member.
• Work effectively with individuals with diverse disabilities and cultures.
• Prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Problem solve.
• Provide guidance and leadership.
• Take direction and understand consequences of action.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Travel to meet with consumers will be required.

Job Type:

• Part-time, 28-hours – Monday through Friday
• Hybrid-remote - 2-3 day per week in the office

Benefits offered:

• $250 Bonus paid at the successful completion of the 90 day probationary period.
• 403(b) Retirement
• Sick Time
• Paid Parking
• Mileage Reimbursement

Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!