Independent Living Specialist, Boston Office
Full Time
Goal: Provide independent living services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.
Duties: Providing advocacy, skills training, outreach, information and referral, awareness training, and technical assistance to consumers and the general public
* Manages a caseload of 50-75 consumers depending on severity of issues
* Communicates regularly and directly with supervisor regarding progress and problems encountered with consumers
* Develops written service plans for consumers delineating advocacy and skills training goals, and coordinates implementations and review of the plan in at timely manner
* Develops written reports on consumer progress as needed, maintains up to date consumer files, and provides monthly data reports on all activities
* Serves at least one day per week as staff on duty to handle walk-in requests for services and crisis invention
* Serve occasional evening and weekend hours as needed to provide consumer training through workshops and social activities
* Performs other duties as assigned
Supervision: Reports to the Boston Regional Director of Independent Living Services
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the area of deafness, human services, or a related field and/or two years related experience with Deaf adults. Familiarity with computers, especially with Microsoft Word and Excel. Fluency in ASL. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform effectively as part of a team. Sensitivity to and awareness of issues facing Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Experiential involvement within the Deaf community.
Interested applicants should send a Resume and Cover Letter to:
Carol Hilbinger
Director of Independent Living Services
D.E.A.F. Inc
215 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA 02134
Or via email to chilbinger@deafinconline.org
DEAF, Inc is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Deaf persons, women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.