Deaf Services Specialist
About the role
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Deaf Services specialist to lead community development, advocacy, public outreach and awareness, and training at the DSDHH Wilson Regional Center.
A Sign-on bonus of $4,000 may be offered to the successful applicant(s) of this posting, contingent on Budget Approval. Eligibility for Sign-on Bonus: To qualify for the Sign-on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full-time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate. An employee is not eligible for a sign-on bonus if: The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date). The employee has previously received a sign-on bonus from any State agency. DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees. All Sign-on Bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.
Responsibilities
- Train Deaf consumers, service providers, and agencies on special topics including ADA laws, self-advocacy, education issues, and mental health services.
- Assist DSDHH's Wilson Regional Center with Community Development.
- Develop and maintain a collective of resources and materials on videotapes, information, books, and materials on ADA, social services, sign language, Deaf culture, etc.
- Act as a consultant on how to serve Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Deafblind individuals.
- Provide awareness and sensitivity training to related service providers.
Requirements
- Previous experience in social and cultural activities with the Deaf and DeafBlind and/or elderly population.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, programs and services relating to Deaf and DeafBlind North Carolinians.
- Effective public presentation skills.
- Ability and commitment to communicate effectively with Deaf and Deafblind people.
- Basic Knowledge/ skills in American Sign Language.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a field relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience with the client population;
- Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in a related programmatic area providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
- Previous experience in social and cultural activities with the Deaf and DeafBlind and/or elderly population.
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, programs and services relating to Deaf and DeafBlind North Carolinians.
- Effective public presentation skills.
- Ability and commitment to communicate effectively with Deaf and Deafblind people.
- Basic Knowledge/ skills in American Sign Language.
Benefits
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
Pay
Salary Range: $35,596 - $62,294
Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $42,255
Schedule
The position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours.