As a Human Services Associate for the Deaf, you would be providing support to deaf participants within a variety of Human Services programs.

What Goodwill can offer you:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• A benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision (employee paid), as well as ancillary benefits including long and short term disability, and life insurance (Goodwill paid)*
• These benefits available 1st of the month, following 30 days of employment*
• Two (2) weeks' vacation, four (4) personal days, and seven (7) days of sick time (For those working more than 20 hours a week)
• Up to $3,000 in qualified Tuition Reimbursement*
• Nine (9) Paid holidays (based on Standard Weekly Hours)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• 30% Employee Discount
• Employee Appreciation Day - 50% off employee discount once per year
• $50 work anniversary gift for every year of continuous service (for part-time and full-time team members)
• $200 Referral Program (for every candidate hired that you refer to Goodwill)

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  Only available for Full-Time Team Members

Responsibilities:

• Assist deaf participants with language barriers in all settings where services are provided.
• Provide coaching and support to participants to promote independence at their work sites or personal lives.
• Instruct and guide program participants on how to complete vocational tasks and learn appropriate social or living skills.
• Observe and report participants’ ability to engage in competitive employment and identify needs for accommodations.
• Provide personal care assistance to program participants.
• Complete required documentation, data collection, and reports.
• Provide transportation for participants as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with employers to review productivity and quality of work.

Position Requirements:

• Must meet one (1) of the following testing qualifications:
  • Pass the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI) provided by Gallaudet University at a minimum of Level 4+.
  • Pass the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) provided by Rochester Institute of Technology at a minimum of Level Superior.
• Experience and knowledge of Deaf culture through personal experience and/or completion of a Deaf Studies Program preferred.
• Associate’s degree or a combination of education, training, or practical experience in a Human Services environment.
• Satisfactory driving record, current driver's license, and daily access to a reliable, registered, and insured vehicle for frequent in-state driving.
• First Aid and CPR are required (Goodwill can provide training after hire).
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to seek a Public Service License (PSL) or DDS Medication Administration Certification.
• May be required to assist individuals with mobility and physical transfers. Hoyer Lifts may be involved.

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