Submission Number: 589
Submission ID: 17555
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Created: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 14:54
Completed: Tue, 11/09/2021 - 14:54
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Company Name State of Washington
Website https://access.wa.gov/topics/government/state.html
Name Jennifer Bastrom
Title Senior Sourcing Recruiter
Email jennifer.bastrom@dshs.wa.gov
Phone 360-725-5848
Phone Type Voice
Job Title SHS ALTSA Hard of Hearing Resources Program Manager
Job Type Permanent
Start Date ASAP
Address Lacey, Washington
Job Description

Description
This rewarding career opportunity is for those dedicated to improving communication access and resources specifically for people who are hard of hearing or experiencing hearing loss and for deaf and deafblind people. Join our hard-working team of professionals at the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) as the Hard of Hearing Consultation and Resources Program Manager at DSHS’s Aging and Long-term Support Administration.

ODHH is seeking a motivated person who communicates fluently in American Sign Language (ASL), has the skills and confidence to train professionals on how to work with individuals who are hard of hearing or experiencing hearing loss and have communication assistive technology knowledge for Hard of Hearing, Deaf, and Deafblind people. A hybrid telework schedule is available for this role.

One of ODHH’s missions is to increase the number of service providers receiving education and training in communication access modalities (various communication methods and tools used by people who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing) in Washington State. Providing virtual and/or onsite training and educational opportunities to DSHS staff and service providers about communication access puts ALTSA on the path towards a more inclusive environment for our hard of hearing clients and colleagues. Moreover helps to ensure that we as an administration are equipped to meet the communication access needs of all people with hearing loss and identity.

Some of what you will do

Lead, design, recommend and administer a communication access modalities and education-training curriculum: a statewide program for the provision of training, hearing loss education, consultation, and resources to the service providers and families of the Deaf, Deafblind, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled communities
Conduct field visits to monitor their effectiveness and appropriateness of services
Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders and service providers, which may involve contract development; develop and maintain a partnership with other local organizations
Collaborate with the hearing loss communities, not limited to Hearing Loss Association of America, Washington State Veterans Affairs, Hearing Loss and Older Adults groups to provide hearing loss education and support
Requirements

Who should apply
This job requires the fluent use of sign (American Sign Language-ASL) and an array of communication skills with the hard of hearing community.

A Master's degree* or higher in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field, and 2 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs
Or, a Bachelor's degree* in social work, a health or social science, public administration or a related field; and 3 years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs
Or, one year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1

Preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities
Knowledge of communicating with people that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and knowledge of Deaf Culture; legal rights including the ADA, Section 504
Work experience consisting of state or federal policies and regulations related to social, financial and health programs; principles and practices of program planning and evaluation; current social and economic issues related to clientele; principles of community organization and public administration
Program consultation, development
Best practices and issues related to service delivery of:
Telecommunication Equipment Distribution
Telecommunication Relay Services
Sign Language Interpreting including Tactile and Close Vision
Support Service Provider
Communication facilitator
Service animals
Assistive Technology including CART, loop induction, and FM system
Software and website accessibility
Local, state, national, world events that may impact or create gaps for our constituents
Community needs
Buzzwords and current trends in business, health care, education, language access, and employment
Senior citizen's current trends, lifestyles, and issues
Cultural competency education
Negotiation with vendors, and collaborate with other service professionals
Desire to develop a variety of exceptional training that better serve others
Enthusiasm for a challenging profession that transforms people's lives
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Applicants should submit the following: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted: Bachelor
Apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3274325-0/dshs-altsa-hard-of-hearing-resources-program-manager
Prescreen Applicants No
Send to NCCC instead No
Posting Status Posted