Company Information
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Company Name: DEAF, Inc.
Website: http://www.deafinconline.org

Job Information
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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
• Fluency in American Sign Language and other communication methods used by
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, and proficiency in written English
• Ability to travel within the service area reliably and independently
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and
Publisher, and basic computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and as part of a
team
• Awareness of issues facing Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and
Late-Deafened people
Preferred qualifications include:
• Basic understanding of assistive technologies for home safety and
communication
• Involvement with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in MA
• Experience providing group presentations and trainings




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter, Other
Other: 3 letters of recommendation
Majors Desired:: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Associate, Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: http://www.deafinconline.org/jobs
Email application materials to:: athompson@deafinconline.org