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Company Name | DEAF, Inc. |
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Website | http://www.deafinconline.org |
Name | Ann Thompson |
Title | Human Resources Coordinator |
athompson@deafinconline.org | |
Phone | 6172084090 |
Phone Type | Videophone |
Job Title | Independent Living Specialist, Boston Metro Region |
Job Type | Permanent |
Start Date | ASAP |
Job Description | The Independent Living (IL) Specialist is part of a team of IL Specialists that serve Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened adults and seniors in the Boston Metro region, and will manage a caseload of 50-75 consumers. The IL Specialist works closely with consumers to provide peer-based skills training, information and referral, advocacy and counseling, and guiding support with achieving their self-determined goals in multiple areas including, but not limited to, housing, income and benefits, self-advocacy conflict resolution, money management, and obtaining assistive technology. The IL Specialist collaborates with consumers’ other service providers as needed, and completes regular reports and documentation of all services provided. Throughout their work, IL Specialists carry out DEAF, Inc.’s mission and core values. The IL Specialist will have opportunities to engage in projects and committees with other agency staff and external partners. In-service training is provided regularly and as needed. This position is full time at 35 hours a week and has a flexible hybrid schedule of in office and remote. |
Requirements | • Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, and/or two years of professional experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals |
Applicants should submit the following: | Resume, Cover Letter, Other |
Other | 3 letters of recommendation |
Majors Desired: | Liberal Arts |
Degree levels accepted: | Associate, Bachelor |
Apply online at: | http://www.deafinconline.org/jobs |
Email application materials to: | athompson@deafinconline.org |
Prescreen Applicants | No |
Send to NCCC instead | No |
Posting Status | Posted |