Company Information
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Company Name: Community Counseling Center
Website: https://cccmer.org

Job Information
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Job Title: WCCD advocate
Job Type: Part-time
Start Date: 03/01/2022
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
2201East State Street
Hermitage, Pennsylvania. 16148
United States

Job Description:
POSITION:  The person in this position will become familiar with and
integrated in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities in Western
Pennsylvania, taking care to include all of the subcommunities that are
interconnected under the umbrella designation of Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
They will map out the new landscape that has been created as telehealth has
expanded the reach of available resources, and they will ensure that the
citizens of Western Pa are made aware and have access to those resources.
Where resources are not available and a need is present, the WCCD Systems
Advocate/Resource Specialist will bring partners together, advocate for
development of services, and assist with creation of those services.

Responsibilities .
1.	Engage in outreach – become part of the Deaf and HH community to
identify individuals who might need assistance, become familiar with informal
network of connections between providers, form relationships and bonds with
service providers and professionals, and create partnerships to benefit the
community.
2.	Advocate and assist with development of a Peer Support program for Deaf
and HH individuals in Western Pa.
3.	Conduct ongoing needs assessment to monitor the needs of the Deaf and HH
community, using that needs assessment to set priorities for WCCD and
advocate for Deaf and HH community needs in Western Pa.
4.	Lead the WCCD Advisory Committee, and partner with the committee to
identify needs and bolster systems advocacy efforts.
5.	Identify state and national resources that have become available in the
new world of online services, and connect individuals in Western Pa with
those services.
6.	Advocate for enactment of the rules of the Harry M lawsuit, ensuring that
all group homes with Deaf and/or HH residents are skilled in ASL – provide
ASL classes where necessary.
7.	Develop free and accessible training resources for community partners, and
advocate for increased sensitivity to Deaf and HH community needs;
8.	Provide technical support (ie, resources, recommendations, referrals) to
other community partners who are providing services to the Deaf and HH
community;
9.	Assist with identifying and accessing resources.
10.	For those people who are receiving counseling services through CCC/WCCD,
provide assistance to counselors by developing and identifying resources,
making formal referrals, and facilitating access to adjunct services.
11.	Advocate within the community at large by teaching concepts, skills, and
resources to the community.
12.	Physical demands of this job require bending, stooping, climbing,
reaching, grasping, finger dexterity for writing and data
entry, keyboard, ability to hear, see, read and drive.  Able to lift and
carry up to 15 pounds.
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•	Maintains and upholds Community Counseling Center's policies, respects
confidentiality, and exhibits a professional demeanor at all times while at
work.
•	Any violation of policies and procedures/job duties will be subject to
disciplinary action.
•	Performs other duties assigned.
•	Can perform the essential functions of this position with reasonable
accommodations, if necessary.
•	Participates in CCC CQI plan to ensure quality of service to CCC
consumers



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills including American
Sign Language or willingness to learn.  Lived experience and involvement in
the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in Western Pennsylvania helpful.  Act
33 and 34 and FBI Clearances required.  Must maintain a current driver's
license and vehicle insurance.




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

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://cccmer.mitcawm.com/jobs/