Community Accessibility Advocate (Deaf & Hard of Hearing)

Health & Human Services; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites applications for the Community Accessibility Specialist at the Wilmington Regional Center. The role focuses on ensuring accessible communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals through training, outreach, and collaboration with local agencies and service providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, recommending assistive technologies, and developing resources to improve accessibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of directly related work experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, programs, and services relating to ADA is preferred.
• Strong communication, outreach, and collaboration skills with diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Build capacity with agencies, service providers, and businesses to ensure accessible communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals across varied settings.
• Train, advise, educate, and consult on communication accessibility for people with hearing loss.
• Provide recommendations and resources to improve communication access in community environments.
• Set up assistive technology at events and advise on appropriate technology for consumers and providers.
• Collaborate on events with agencies and facilities serving Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind communities.

Skills

Public presentation

Problem solving

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) invites applications for the Community Accessibility Specialist at the Wilmington Regional Center. The role focuses on ensuring accessible communication for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals through training, outreach, and collaboration with local agencies and service providers.

Responsibilities include coordinating events, recommending assistive technologies, and developing resources to improve accessibility.