Submission Number: 942
Submission ID: 27917
Submission UUID: 15104e50-e521-42c6-a6ab-e4476fcfbf04

Created: Fri, 02/17/2023 - 17:40
Completed: Fri, 02/17/2023 - 17:43
Changed: Wed, 03/01/2023 - 13:58

Remote IP address: 173.196.255.206
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Company Name Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness
Website http://gladinc.org
Name Camela McClain
Title Human Resources Administrator
Email cmcclain@gladinc.org
Phone 323-892-2139
Phone Type Videophone
Job Title Family Outreach Advocate
Job Type Permanent
Start Date ASAP
Address 6022 West Cerritos Avenue
Cypress, California. 90630
United States
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Regional Director, the Family Outreach Advocate will:

Provide support, information and referrals for families with deaf or hard of hearing infants through 12th
Teach ASL to families.
Assist with the educational process and work with families on how to advocate in the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) and/or Individual Educational Plan (IEP) processes.
Provide group and individual advocacy.
Develop relationships and establish regional resource networks.
Promote services through video, print, postings and in-person at selected conferences.
Educate families about the deaf and hard-of-hearing community and various laws and programs benefiting and protecting the rights of deaf persons.
Assist with consumer workshops, trainings for service providers and community events;
Record statistics on a daily basis related to the provision of services.
Perform such tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Undergraduate degree, two years related experience and fluency in ASL required.
Able to assess and adapt sign styles to fit the communication needs of the individual who may be deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or recently deafened.
Must be able to work with families with deaf and hard of hearing children (infancy-12th grade).
Background knowledge of various laws and programs benefiting and protecting the rights of deaf and hard of hearing persons, such as Dept. of Rehabilitation regulations and Social Security policies, ADA, etc.
Ability to handle personal details, data and other private information. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Demonstrated ability to perform professionally. Punctuality and reliability are a must.
Demonstrated efficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required.
Must be flexible in working remotely from home and in the office until employees return to full-time office schedule.
Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and written communication skills. Must prioritize and handle multiple tasks, sometimes with competing deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Must maintain a cooperative relationship with consumers, co-employees, directors, and the CEO.
Must have reliable transportation, maintain up-to-date auto insurance and be willing to drive to outreach offices as needed.
All GLAD employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Links to External Job Postings
Title URL
Applicants should submit the following: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted: Bachelor
Apply online at: https://gladinc.bamboohr.com/careers/66?source=aWQ9MTA%3D
Prescreen Applicants No
Send to NCCC instead No
Posting Status Posted