Deaf Services Specialist

Health & Human Services; Asheville (NC); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Zusammenfassung

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - Division Deaf and Hard of Hearing seeks a Deaf Services specialist at the Asheville Regional Center. The role focuses on advocacy, public outreach, and training for Deaf and Deaf‑Blind communities across 14 counties.

Applicants must be fluent in ASL and Deaf Culture, with the ability to train others and understand related laws. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry is required.

Qualifikationen

• Fluent in ASL and Deaf Culture.
• Ability to provide advocacy training and educate on rights and laws.
• Knowledge of laws for communication access; capable of presenting and training.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and data entry.

Aufgaben

• Lead community development, advocacy, public outreach and training at the DSDHH Asheville Regional Center.
• Work with Deaf and Deaf‑Blind individuals across 14 counties.
• Set up and plan events; reach out to parents and new consumers who are Deaf/Deaf‑Blind.
• Enter information into the data system and maintain accurate records.
• Understand and apply laws related to communication access and provide presentations.

Kenntnisse

ASL fluency

Deaf Culture awareness

Advocacy training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Agency and Position Information

Department of Health and Human Services, Division Deaf and Hard of Hearing – Position: Casework Associate II (S), Position Number 60043247, Grade NC06.

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well‑being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing (DSDHH) is hiring a Deaf Services specialist to lead community development, advocacy, public outreach and awareness, and training at the DSDHH Asheville Regional Center. The position requires staff to be able to work and communicate with Deaf and Deaf‑Blind in our 14 counties that we serve.

• The applicant must be fluent in ASL and in Deaf Culture.
• Provide advocacy training, find resources for consumers, and educate consumers on their rights and the laws.
• Work as a team player and collaborate well with a team.
• Know the laws for communication access, have presentation and training skills, and know how to interact with the general populations in our communities.
• Set up and plan events and reach out to parents of Deaf/Deaf‑Blind children, as well as new consumers that are Deaf/Deaf‑Blind.
• Have basic Microsoft Suite proficiency, computer skills and be able to enter information into our data system and keep records accurate.

Eligibility for Sign‑on Bonus

• To qualify for the Sign‑on Bonus, a newly hired permanent full‑time or permanent part‑time employee must work 30 to 40 hours per week to be eligible. Those who are eligible and working less than 40 hours a week will receive a prorated rate.
• The employee has held a position in the North Carolina State government, including the judicial system, or the University of North Carolina system, within the last 12 months (the employee shall remain ineligible for 12 months from the separation date).
• The employee has previously received a sign‑on bonus from any State agency.
• DHHS has paid any contract placement or recruitment fees.
• All sign‑on bonuses are contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in social and cultural activities with the Deaf and Deaf‑Blind and/or elderly population.
• Profound appreciation of communication and psychological challenges faced by Deaf and Deaf‑Blind individuals.
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state laws, programs and services relating to Deaf and Deaf‑Blind North Carolinians.
• Effective public presentation ability and commitment to communicate effectively with Deaf and Deaf‑Blind people.
• Basic knowledge/skills in American Sign Language.

Employment Details

• Salary Range: $35,596 - $62,294.
• Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $53,386.
• Contract Type: Permanent, full‑time or permanent part‑time.
• Working Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week.
• The position will close at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date.

Benefits

• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high‑quality, low‑cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• Paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Contact Information

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].