Casework Associate II
About The Position
The Deaf-Blind Specialist serves as an advocate and service coordinator for transition-age and adult individuals who are deaf-blind and are participating in, or preparing to participate in, vocational rehabilitation or independent living programs. The primary goal of this role is to support individuals in achieving successful employment outcomes or greater independence. This position acts as a liaison between deaf-blind consumers and a wide range of service providers, ensuring access to and effective coordination of services necessary for rehabilitation, employment retention, and community integration. The Deaf-Blind Specialist applies specialized knowledge of deaf-blindness—including medical, social, psychological, communication, educational, and cultural aspects—to consult on service delivery, support rehabilitation staff, and advocate for high-quality services. Responsibilities also include identifying deaf-blind individuals within the service area, assessing service needs, facilitating partnerships with providers, and delivering training and public education to increase awareness and improve outcomes for the deaf-blind community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a field relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of directly related work experience with the client population; or Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in a related programmatic area providing experience in the techniques of casework, group work, or community organization; or An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated basic proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) sufficient to support effective communication.
- Knowledge of, or experience working with, individuals with disabilities in service, educational, or rehabilitation settings.
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team of professionals to support client-centered services.
Responsibilities
- advocate and service coordinator for transition-age and adult individuals who are deaf-blind
- support individuals in achieving successful employment outcomes or greater independence
- liaison between deaf-blind consumers and a wide range of service providers
- consult on service delivery, support rehabilitation staff, and advocate for high-quality services
- identifying deaf-blind individuals within the service area
- assessing service needs
- facilitating partnerships with providers
- delivering training and public education
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.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
