American Sign Language Facilitator

Position Overview:

Do you want to leverage your fluency in American Sign Language to create real, tangible change in someone's daily life? We are looking for a dedicated ASL specialist to provide personalized, one-on-one support for a Deaf individual living with developmental disabilities. This role goes far beyond translating words—it's about opening doors to self-advocacy, safeguarding personal dignity, and ensuring every thought and need is clearly communicated.

Key Employment Structure:

Please be aware: This is not a position with Support Broker Services, LLC. You will be an employee hired directly by the individual receiving services. The role is facilitated and funded through the participant's long-term care plan (Wisconsin's IRIS program), which defines the parameters for duties and wages. Support Broker Services, LLC is acting solely as a connector to help this individual find the right ASL professional for their personal team.

Core Responsibilities:

Ensure Accurate Dialogue:

Deliver precise, two-way ASL interpretation for healthcare visits, everyday routines, and conversations with support staff.

Foster Autonomy:

Support the individual in confidently expressing their own wants, boundaries, and decisions.

Clarify Complexity:

Break down sophisticated medical language and nuanced social exchanges to ensure complete comprehension.

Promote Respectful Engagement:

Guarantee the individual's voice is central to all interactions and decision-making processes.

Partner Strategically:

Collaborate with the existing care network to develop and maintain communication methods that prioritize the individual's unique personality and goals.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Strong command of American Sign Language (ASL). Background in supporting individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, especially within the developmental disability community. Must meet and clear all required Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) caregiver screenings, including background checks and mandated reporter status. Demonstrates patience, compassion, and a keen ability to listen beyond the surface. A team-oriented professional focused on achieving outcomes defined by the individual.

Benefits and Compensation:

Compensation:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour (allocated through the IRIS participant budget).

Direct Influence:

See the immediate, life-enhancing impact of your work as you remove communication obstacles.

Mission-Focused Work:

Advance your career in a setting driven by authentic, positive transformation.

Participant-Led Selection:

Work within a model where the person receiving care (or their guardian) makes the final hiring choice, ensuring their personal needs guide the process. Commitment to

Fair Hiring & Wisconsin Statute:

Support Broker Services, LLC assists in identifying a wide range of qualified individuals. We adhere strictly to the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, which safeguards against discrimination rooted in age, race, creed, color, disability, marital status, sex, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, arrest record, conviction record, or the legal use of products off-premises during personal time. The clients we serve maintain this same standard of non-discrimination. We invite and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Make Your Impact Felt:

This opportunity represents more than standard employment—it is a commitment to elevating the voices of those who are too often unheard. If you are driven to foster genuine connection and lasting change, please apply. Ready to amplify a voice and strengthen a connection? Submit your interest today. Referred candidates will proceed through interviews and hiring managed directly by the participant. Employment is contingent upon successful fulfillment of all IRIS program orientation requirements.

About Support Broker Services LLC:

About Support Broker Services LLC Support Broker Services, LLC is a trusted long-term care vendor based in Wisconsin, dedicated to providing personalized support services to individuals in need. As a Support Broker, our primary role is to assist individuals receiving Medicaid benefits in managing their long-term care services and supports effectively. These services can be added to your long-term care services plan. Key Long-Term Care Programs in

Wisconsin:

1.

• Family Care
• : Managed care program for adults with disabilities or frail elders. 2.
• IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
• : Self-directed care program for personalized support. 3.
• PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
• : Comprehensive care for seniors meeting nursing home criteria. 4.
• EBD (Elderly, Blind, or Disabled)
• : Provides long-term care services based on eligibility criteria. 5.
• COP (Community Options Program)
• : Offers home and community-based services for eligible individuals.

Description of Support Broker Services, LLC:

Specializing in comprehensive support brokerage services tailored to individual needs. Experienced support brokers develop person-centered care plans, advocate for preferences, and coordinate services for independence and well-being. What a

Support Broker Does:

1.

• Person-Centered Planning
• : Understands goals and needs to develop tailored care plans. 2.
• Service Coordination
• : Navigates complex care system to connect with appropriate services. 3.
• Advocacy
• : Ensures client voices are heard, rights respected, and choices honored. 4.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• : Regularly assesses care plan effectiveness and service delivery. 5.
• Empowerment
• : Empowers individuals to make informed decisions and enhance independence.

Support Broker Services, LLC prioritizes promoting health, safety, and well-being through a client-centered approach, creating a supportive and empowering environment for clients to lead fulfilling lives.

Contact Information:

Matt Novinska Support Broker Services LLC Phone:

(608) 692-0326

Website:

www.supportbrokerservice.com