Support Services Provider (497 State Street Rochester NY 14608)

Duties

• Provides services such as one-on-one communication assistance and supervision with activities of daily living such as safety in the community, public transportation, shopping, socialization, and/or other tasks chosen by the individual.
• Receives additional instructions from the Assistant Director of Deaf services to support and promote services to achieve goals of individuals.
• Communicate with Assistant Director of Deaf Services about needs desired by individual.
• Recommend addition services based on their growing knowledge of the individuals’ interest.
• Documents progress notes related to travel/assistance provided to consumers.
• Report attendance and daily activities to the Manager of Deaf services.
• Attend training sessions designed to increase knowledge base related to Deaf Blindness, Rights and Responsibilities of participants, and all required agency training.
• Attend all scheduled Staff meetings.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• One (1) year of experience working with Deaf individuals preferred in human services field.

Skills

• American Sign Language (Required)

Contact Information

The Center for Disability Rights strives to be a participant controlled, cross disability organization that is reflective of the community it serves. CDR values diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, cultural or ethnic group membership, disability status, educational level, family status, gender, income, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CDR will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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