Deaf Supports Division

Qualifications

Associate’s degree OR at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities. Job coaching experience preferred. A valid driver’s license is required. Fluency in American Sign Language is required.

Main Responsibilities

  • Implements Individual Support Plan objectives.
  • Support / coach Individuals in various job settings.
  • Maintain positive working relationship with employers.
  • Advocate for Individual’s human rights and implement agency mission. Participate in program planning.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Support Deaf Individuals at various job sites and at the program site.
  • Support the individuals in their daily schedule, including work, community and recreational activities.
  • Provides transportation to and from jobs as directed by the Employment Coordinator.
  • Coaches individuals while on job assignments to increase the likelihood of successful placement and employer satisfaction.
  • Notifies supervisor of any necessary modifications needed for the job or environment.
  • Ensures Individuals are in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards at the work site.
  • Implements instructional programs, such as task analyses, skill acquisition programs, Social/Behavioral Plans, and personal hygiene routines, including data collection and data summary.
  • Implements all formal/informal, social/behavioral approaches including monitoring (role modeling) and documentation.
  • Complements all ISP related duties.
  • Implement and monitor assigned ISP objectives.
  • Implement data collection procedures for ISP objectives.

 

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