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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation, Social Work, education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, or related field.
- Three years' experience working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deaf-plus, blind, and/or low vision
- Sign Language skills in American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, and/or English and/or uncontracted Braille and/or in other communication modes used by individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind (e.g., tactile signing, print-on-palm, tangible symbols, etc.)
- Proven ability to write clear and easily understandable reports in standard English
- Basic computer and typing skills
- Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of insurance, and Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report
- Pass drug screening
Desired Qualifications
- Masters degree in Rehabilitation, Social Work, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, or related field
- Additional years of experience working with individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, blind, or low vision
- Fluency and/ or Certification (and/or Licensure in New Mexico) in Sign Interpreting or Sign Transliteration (i.e.: Interpreter III NAD4, or RID CI or CT, or EIPA 4.0, or NIC Certified or Interpreter IV RID CI and CT, or CSC, or CDI/RSC, or NAD5, or EIPA 5.0, or NIC Advanced)
- Provisional certification to each Braille or certification of completion of contracted Braille course
- Experience in providing advocacy support to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, deaf-plus, low vision, and/or blind
- Experience in providing follow-up support/reinforcement to individuals learning self-advocacy, travel, and/or independent living skills
- Certification/licensure with emphasis on working with individuals who are deafblind or deaf-plus
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Experience working with individuals with fine and/or gross motor disabilities
- Applicable knowledge in the assessment and modification of the environment to enhance the use of residual vision and/or audition by individuals who are deafblind or deaf-plus
- Knowledge and use of the various communication modes used by individuals who are deafblind or deaf-plus to include tactile signing, Braille, communication board/devices, touch signals, and/or tangible symbols
- Proficient in using Assistive Technology (AT) and software
- Knowledge and use of assistive listening devices
- Knowledge and use of low vision device (optical and non-optical)
- Knowledge of contracted Braille
- May be required to Complete a formal training program in Haptic or another system of touch signals.
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.