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Company Information
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Company Name: State of Washington
Website: https://access.wa.gov/topics/government/state.html

Job Information
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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




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/3274325-0/dshs-altsa-hard-of-hearing-resources-program-manager