Part-Time Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Employment Navigator

Norcal; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Health coverage

401k retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

other benefits

Job summary

NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Sacramento seeks an Employment Specialist. This part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on developing and placing deaf and hard of hearing clients with partner employers and the California EDD.

You will recruit participants, process intake paperwork, build employer contacts, maintain records, and advocate for job seekers while delivering supportive job search services. Strong communication and ASL fluency are required to serve diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in American Sign Language with strong background in deafness and experience working with Deaf/HOH people.
• Knowledge of employment laws (Section 504, ADA) desired.
• Experience in job development and placement support.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive job development and placement services to deaf and hard of hearing clientele.
• Recruit and enroll deaf and hard of hearing participants; complete intake paperwork and provide job referrals and placement.
• Develop employer contacts and provide employer education on employability, using flyers and presentations.
• Maintain job information resources, client records, and employer contact logs.
• Advocate for participants seeking employment and related issues.
• Maintain client records in Cal-Jobs system.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator or CEO.

Skills

ASL fluency

Experience with Deaf/HOH population

Communication skills

Education

AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

MS Teams

Zoom

Job description

NorCal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Sacramento seeks an Employment Specialist. This part-time role (20 hours/week) focuses on developing and placing deaf and hard of hearing clients with partner employers and the California EDD.

You will recruit participants, process intake paperwork, build employer contacts, maintain records, and advocate for job seekers while delivering supportive job search services. Strong communication and ASL fluency are required to serve diverse clients.