Deaf Services Specialist
Core
Lead community development, advocacy, public outreach, and training for Deaf and DeafBlind individuals in North Carolina.
Role type
Community outreach and advocacy specialist
Builds
Community programs, training workshops, and resource connections for Deaf/DeafBlind consumers
Domain
Public health and human services for Deaf and DeafBlind populations
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
American Sign Language fluency, knowledge of Deaf Culture, advocacy training, resource identification, legal rights education, event planning, data entry
Preferred skills
ADA and communication access law experience, workshop coordination, stakeholder interaction, project prioritization (via careerplan.io/jobs/JR-103611-deaf-services-specialist-at-nc)
Technologies
Microsoft Suite
Responsibilities
Provide advocacy training, find resources for consumers, educate consumers on rights and laws, set up and plan events, outreach to parents and new consumers, enter information into data systems
Seniority
Individual Contributor