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Support Services Provider
| Employment Type: Full-Time |
| Summary: 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. The SSP may provide information to the individual to assist in considering options, but at no point should make decisions but to remain objective, supportive, and empowering while providing services, sparing in expressing their personal interest. 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. Be reliable, punctual and adhere to all Center for Disability Right's (CDR) agency policies and procedures. |
| Duties: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). One (1) year of experience working with Deaf individuals preferred in human services field. Knowledge of Deaf and Deaf-Blind Culture. Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation. Ability to comprehend and communicate through written dialogue. Good customer service and organizational skills. Ability to get along with individuals of all backgrounds. Ability to be able to handle unknown situations. Ability to tolerate individuals and activities from various cultural backgrounds. Ability to be flexible and work varying hours depending on the needs of consumers. |
| Skills: American Sign Language (Required) |
| Qualifications: working with hearing impaired individuals: 1 year (Preferred) High school or equivalent (Required) |
| Language Required: None |
| Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED |
| Minimum Experience: 1-2 years |
| Contact Name: Denise Reed Lamoreaux |
| Contact Email: dreedlamoreaux@cdrnys.org |
| Contact Phone: 5852020011 |
| 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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