American Sign Language(ASL) Fluent Employment Specialist WCI - Work, Community, Independence - 2.0 Waltham, MA Job Details Full-time $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications CPR Certification Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities American Sign Language Developmental disability care assistance High school diploma or GED Driver's License First Aid Certification Driving Intellectual disabilities support Sensory impairments support Experience working with individuals with physical disabilities Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Full Job Description WCI is seeking caring, enthusiastic, motivated Deaf/ASL fluent Employment Specialists to support/coach Deaf Individuals with intellectual and development, behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities at various job sites and at the day program site located in Waltham, MA. Our Day/Employment program offers a Monday- Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm work schedule, no nights or Weekends. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. Students in ASL language programs are welcome to apply. This is a wonderful opportunity to improve on and practice ASL skills.

Job Responsibilities include:

⦁ Support the individuals in their daily schedule, including work, community, and recreational activities. ⦁ Provides transportation to and from jobs as directed by the Employment Coordinator. ⦁ Coach Individuals while on job assignments to increase the likelihood of successful placement and employer satisfaction. ⦁ Notify supervisor of any necessary modifications needed for the job or environment. ⦁ Ensure Individuals are in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards at the work site. ⦁ Implement instructional programs, such as task analyses, skill acquisition programs, social/behavioral plans, and personal hygiene routines, including data collection and data summary. ⦁ Implement all formal/informal, social/behavioral approaches including monitoring (role modeling) and documentation; all ISP (Individual Support Plan) related duties.

Qualifications:

⦁ High School Graduate. Some college preferred. ⦁ American Sign Language (ASL) Fluency ⦁ At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, and physical disabilities. ⦁ Job coaching experience preferred. ⦁ First Aid/CPR certification ⦁ A valid driver's license is required. ⦁ Proactive Approaches to Behavioral Challenges (PABC) Certification Ability to pass PABC training to obtain certification. ⦁ CORI background check and DDS mandatory fingerprinting background check is required for all new employees. ⦁ Driving record check Pay rate: $ 22 per hour

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Ability to

Commute:

Waltham, MA 02453 (Required)

Work Location:

In person