Deaf-Blind Program Specialist (Statewide)

About the role

The Deaf Blind Program Specialist (Program Specialist V) position is under direct supervision of the Manager of Blind Services Field Support. This role provides advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical assistance to assist persons who are Deaf Blind within assigned geographic areas to achieve their educational, vocational, and independent living goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide moderately complex technical assistance to caseload-carrying staff and other related service providers to address the impact of the customer's dual sensory loss on all aspects of their rehabilitation program.
• Consult with staff and other service providers and interact with employers to identify new employment opportunities as well as maintain employment.
• Facilitate customers' development in the areas of adjustment to blindness, travel skills, skills of daily living, communication skills, support systems, vocational training, and assisting with securing/maintaining employment commensurate with their skills, abilities, and interests.
• Identify regional and systemic service needs, consulting with Supervisor to design and recommend procedural/policy changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Special Education, or a related field.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and experience with tactile communication or mid-Level proficiency in ASL within the first year of employment.
• Ability to travel statewide to provide support and consultation with stakeholders.
• Four years of working with people with disabilities.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
• Experience with disability advocacy and support services.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

TWC is a Family Friendly Certified Workplace offering:

• A competitive starting salary of $4,523.17 - $7,253.83/month.
• A Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
• Medical Insurance.
• Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave.
• Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Pay

$4,523.17 - $7,253.83/month

Schedule

Up to 50% travel within the state of Texas.