Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support Professional Job at A-Line Staffin

A-Line is now hiring a Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support Professional in Harrisburg, PA. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.

If you are interested in this Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support, please email Heather Foret Hforet@alinestaffing.com or apply to this posting!

Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support Compensation

• The pay for this position is $45.00/hr
• Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment.
• A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates.

Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support Highlights

·         All State units are currently running a minimum of 1 in-office day per month. There is always the potential for additional in-office days at the request / direction of the Agency. The chosen candidate should be able to onboard remotely as well.

·         Position Shift: 8a – 4pm (30 min lunch)

Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support Responsibilities

·         Assist in assessing statewide needs related to supporting individuals with communication needs.

·         Develop strategies to improve the organization, financing, and delivery of services for individuals with communication needs.

·         Create and present training materials, including online modules and e-learning resources, tailored to providers, Administrative Entities, Supports Coordination Organizations, and others.

·         Collaborate with Administrative Entities and Supports Coordination Organizations to develop communication specialists and other providers for participants in home and community-based settings.

·         Recruit and expand the pool of qualified providers willing to support individuals with communication needs.

·         Work with stakeholders to develop and enhance available resources.

·         Monitor to ensure that recommended communication supports are offered and that individuals are given the opportunity to make informed choices about their communication options.

·         Address complaints related to communication needs effectively.

·         Collaborate with individuals, providers, Administrative Entities, and Supports Coordination Organizations to foster environments conducive to effective communication that promotes individual choice.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support Requirements

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology or a related field.

·         At least 2 years of professional experience working with individuals who communicate through sign language, tactile sign language, visual gestural communication, or other nontraditional communication methods.

·         At least 1 year of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

·         American Sign Language fluency at Survival Level required; fluency at or above Intermediate Plus level strongly preferred.

·         Any relevant combination of education and experience to meet job requirements.

If you think this Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Support is a good fit for you, please reach out to me by e-mail, or apply to this posting!

Heather Foret – Recruiting Assistant

Hforet@alinestaffing.com