Employment Support Staff for Deaf Adults

stepagency; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k after waiting period

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Vacation time after waiting period

Job summary

Strategies to Empower People (STEP) in the Greater Sacramento area is hiring a full-time Employment Support Staff to provide on-site work instruction and support for a deaf adult with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability. The role requires strong American Sign Language (ASL) skills and a compassionate, patient approach.

Responsibilities include modeling workplace behavior, providing hands-on support, teaching communication, and helping clients grow independence and job skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion.
• Must have at least one year of professional, relatable experience.
• Must be a driver with CA Driver License, current auto insurance, and a clear MVR.
• Strong American Sign Language (ASL) skills required.

Responsibilities

• Modeling appropriate behavior at the workplace.
• Providing hands-on support to clients at their job site.
• Supporting with self-advocacy and independence.
• Teaching workplace communication and appropriate behavior.
• Promoting personal growth and health management.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED / Certificate of Completion

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Strategies to Empower People (STEP) is hiring a full-time Employment Support Staff to provide on-site work instruction and support for a deaf adult with an Intellectual and/or Developmental Disability.

This position supports a person who is deaf or hard-of-hearing and requires STRONG AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills.

WHAT IS THE JOB?

Employment Support Staff provide on-site support for our clients at their job site. We are looking for empathetic, patient, and creative individuals who can help our clients find new ways to grow their independence and develop their job skills! This includes support with activities like:

• Modeling appropriate behavior at the workplace
• Providing hands-on support
• Supporting with self-advocacy
• Teaching about appropriate workplace communication & behavior
• Personal growth and health management
• And much more!

This position requires STRONG AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills. Individuals with minimal to no AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills will not be considered.

Qualified applicants:

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion
• Must have at least one (1) year of professional, relatable experienceMust be a driver with CA Driver License, current auto insurance, and a clear Motor Vehicle Record
• Must have STRONG AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills

The rate of pay for this position ranges from $24 to $27 per hour, based on review of relevant work experience.

SCHEDULE

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and requires travel between Roseville and Sacramento (mileage reimbursement provided).

LOCATION

Our Employment Support Staff provide support in the Greater Sacramento area and may be required to transport the client to various job sites, including sites located in Placer County.

BENEFITS

Employees who meet a worked hours requirement can be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits after a short waiting period and when meeting an hours requirement!

Other benefits include:

• Accrued vacation time after a waiting period
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k after a waiting period/hours requirement
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• And TONS more! More information is available at:
  https://stepagency.com/job-opportunities/benefits-of-employment/

WHO ARE WE?

Strategies to Empower People is a 100% employee-owned company has been providing services to adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) since 1994 and is the largest provider of our type in the area!

We believe that every moment has potential, and we work tirelessly to ensure the people we serve are given every opportunity to be as independent as possible in their homes and in their communities.