Multicultural Community Services

Assistant Residential Program LEADER (Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind Program)

Location:

Feeding Hills (Agawam), MA

Hours:

Full-Time (40 hrs/wk); varying shift hours dependent on the needs of the program

Summary:

Responsiblitlies:

● Providing general supervision to program staff;

● Assisting with the hiring and training of program staff;

● Assisting with the development of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and may attend ISP meetings;

● Timely reporting of individual incidents, as needed, in the Home and Community Services Information System (HCSIS)

● Provide guidance to MCS staff and community partners related to Deafness, DeafBlindness, and communication

● Assisting to provide ASL instruction (formal/informal) to MCS staff

● Taking residents out into the community for recreation and/or social events, medical appointments, shopping;

● Coaching residents in the area of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) (i.e. cooking, cleaning, proper hygiene);

● Ensuring the safety and well-being of each resident;

● Completing documentation on a consistent and timely basis

Required Qualifications/Skills/Training:

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Associate degree in Human Services or related field
  • Minimum of 4 years working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and/or DeafBlind individuals, preferably in a residential or educational setting
  • Minimum 1 year of successful administrative and supervisory/leadership skills
  • Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Proficiency in written English and competent in computer applications
  • Knowledge and awareness of Deaf culture, cultural diversity, and knowledge of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind service delivery system
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

**Specific trainings will be provided as required **Concluding successful tenure and expansion of the program, advancement options will be highly considered If interested please submit Application & Resume to HR by Friday, November 29, 2024

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