Employment Support Staff for Deaf Adults

Strategies to Empower People • Sacramento, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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!

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Individuals with minimal to no AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) skills will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Accrued vacation time after a waiting period
• Employee Assistant Program
• 401k after a waiting period/hours requirement
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED