Job description

enter 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 is hiring a Deaf & Hard of Hearing Independent Living Services (DHILS) Skills Trainer. The DHILS Skills Trainer is responsible for:

• Conducting initial intake/assessment for Deaf consumer.s
• Providing Independent Living skills training and peer counseling to consumers.
• Developing and reviewing Independent Living plans with consumers and setting appropriate goals.
• Providing information and referral to consumers and other service providers as needed.
• Visiting consumers at their homes.
• Advocating for individual consumers and for Deaf Independent Living Services in general.
• Recruiting or engaging individual consumers to attend advocacy events.
• Providing emergency intervention for consumers as needed.
• Attending in-service workshops and other meetings and conferences when appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records of all services provided on designated report forms; submitting those forms as requested.
• Working with interns from colleges.
• Performing 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.

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 data base 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, 20 hours per week
• Hybrid-remote

Benefits offered:

• 403(b) Retirement
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Sick Time
• Paid Parking
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Retention bonuses

Submit resume to: Emily Patton, Center for Living & Working, Inc., 18 Chestnut Street, Suite 540, Worcester, MA 01608 or via e-mail: Indeed.com. AA/EOE.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $17.35 per hour

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Worcester, MA 01608: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Human Services: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester, MA 01608

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