Direct Support Professional/ASL Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California•Pasadena, CA

4d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the DSP/ASL Specialist assists program participants in engaging in activities that enhance their quality of life and help them acquire skills for greater community integration. The role facilitates communication between participants and staff using sign language, supporting both groups with basic ASL. While a dual role, the primary focus is utilizing ASL to improve overall communication and understanding for staff and participants.

Requirements

Proficiency in American Sign Language and has ability to teach ASL to participants and staff.
Ability to manage and deescalate participants needy/aggressive situations; Responds promptly to participants’ needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance.
Communication, written, orally, to translate and communicate via sign language proficiently.
Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Ability to comply with Agency’s, federal, state policies and procedures.
Ability to provide the following: valid California driver’s license, Department of Motor Vehicles print out of driving record (must be submitted by date of hire), proof of tuberculosis screening (within one year prior to employment or within seven days of hire), signed criminal record clearance statement (at time of employment), proof of Covid-19 vaccination (at time of employment).
Experience with and understanding of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities.
Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Is consistently at work and on time.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Observes safety protocols for LSSSC, City, County, and CDC in preventing the spread of COVID – 19 Virus.
Reports potentially unsafe conditions to Director.
A High school graduate with at least five years of experience with ASL and some experience with working with individuals with intellectual or and developmental disabilities or B.A. Degree with two years of experience utilizing ASL at proficient level plus some experience with working with DDS population or experience in taking care of family member with special needs or training.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to conduct detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

Work with a range of individuals with disabilities.
Use sign language as the primary method of communication in addition to supporting assigned participants.
Assist participants in daily planned activities for integration in the community.
Plan and create activities that are in alignment with person centered plans.
Assist participants to meet individual goals and objectives as outline in their IPP reflecting PCP.
Assist the participants in community-based activities.
Implement daily scheduled program activities approved by participants or their representatives, and Director.
Assist participants in activities during program hours.
Complete participants’ daily progress reports.
Complete incident reports within 24 hours of the happening the incident.
Maintain a safe environment consistent for the participants and ensure that they are keeping social distancing, wears masks or face shields and frequently wash their hands.
Report all incidents to administrative staff.
Participate in meetings and training sessions.
Teach participants/staff ASL.
Pick-up/Drop off participants to and from their homes.
Other duties as assigned.