Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA) is a growing nonprofit organization that promotes the independence of people who are deaf or hard of hearing through communication, connection, and community supports. Our service area is the Eastern Shore of Maryland. DILA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Download the PDF version of the DILA Employment Application. Can only be viewed, printed and filled in by hand. Fax or Mail a Letter of Interest (which position are you applying for), the DILA Employment Application and your resume to the address below:

DILA ATTN

Human Resources 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, MD 21804

Fax:

410-543-4874 HR@dila.org Or, fill out our online employment application. Needed for Frederick , Maryland location. An Employment Support Specialist provides individual and group on-the-job training for individuals with various levels of hearing & vision loss as well as other diagnoses. This includes teaching and coaching individuals to develop job skills, preparation in interviews and job development, employee and employer relationships, work ethics, communication for successful employment outcomes. And on-the-job training.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred but not required. Excellent people and interpersonal skills. Six months experience with training, coaching and motivating people. Valid driver's license. Skilled in the use of structured training techniques for teaching job performance skills (such as sequence, quality, and quantity); job-related skills (such as grooming, socializing with coworkers, or managing one's paycheck); and work behaviors (such as accepting supervision, following instruction). Starting wage is $20 per hour. Hours per week will vary with position of development.

Employee Benefits :

100% employer contribution to medical & dental; low cost employee vision, life insurance, retirement with a match up to $1,000; 11 paid holidays; vacation & sick days, disability insurance, 80% employer contribution for dependent medical and 75% for dependent dental and much more. Position classification is non exempt. Position open until filled.