Type: Full-time and/or part-time

Placement: One position is for a male client in a Group home in Penfield, working with a Deaf male resident. Some other positions, both male and female clients, at the other Rochester locations.

Duties:
- Facilitates communication and language enhancement to assist the Deaf resident so he can communicate his needs, wants, and thoughts with non-signing staff and other individuals he may choose to communicate with.
- Promotes an environment where the Deaf resident feels a sense of inclusion and integration into the community.
- Facilitates and provides support for the Deaf resident and his chosen recreational activities, in order to promote independent participation and full integration and inclusion in the community.
- Completes shift reports and emails to supervisor at the completion of each shift.
- Brings concerns about the work environment or the Deaf resident to the supervisor in a timely manner by the way of email communication or other communication modes, separate from the daily shift reports.
- Works in cooperation with the DDSO state staff to ensure that the Deaf resident’s needs and wants are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned.