QUALIFICATIONS:
1. B.A. or B.S. degree with two years of related experience. Must be fluent in Sign Language and possess the ability to assess and adapt sign styles to fit the communication needs of the individual who may be deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or recently deafened.
2. Applicants must have the ability to work with families with deaf and hard of hearing infants through 12th grade.
3. Background knowledge of various laws and programs benefiting and protecting the rights of deaf and hard of hearing persons.
4. Have the ability to function in a team environment and be willing to drive long distances to outreach offices as needed.
5. Be a flexible self-starter and a resourceful team player; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Have the ability to thrive and prioritize to handle multiple tasks and sometimes with competing deadlines in a fast paced-environment; have excellent interpersonal skills and at all times be capable of maintaining a cooperative relationship with co-employees, directors, employers, community members, other agencies and the CEO.
7. Be punctual, reliable and able to handle confidential situations.
8. Involvement with deaf/hard of hearing community and strong English skills are desirable.
9. Have a professional demeanor, including phone manners and must be knowledgeable of office procedures.
Additional notes:
1. Hybrid schedule: MWF (work remotely from home); TTH (work in the office).
2. Applicants must have a valid Driver's License and current automobile insurance as required by law and reliable means of transportation.
3. As part of our hiring process, the selected candidate will be required to complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening.
4. GLAD employees are required to provide documentation of vaccination against COVID-19.