Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Contact name: Vicki DiFederico
TTY: 215-754-4780
Voice: 201-778-1213
Fax: 215-754-4792
E-mail: vdifederico@psd.org

Website: www.psd.org

E-mail résumé to: jhomka@psd.org

Job Title: Employment Specialist:  Job Coach/Independent Living Skills Teacher

Starting in: Now. This is a 12-month, full-time position.

Job Description: Reports to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Center Coordinator.

The Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Job Center prepares individuals age 18 and up for the world of work. The Job Center provides job-readiness training, job placement, job coaching, and retention-support services.

While this position’s primary duties are job coaching and independent-living skills instruction, the individual will be asked to participate in other aspects of the Job Center’s programs.    

Qualifications:

• An A.A. degree or higher preferred.
  
• Fluency in ASL (American Sign Language) required.
  
• Experience in job coaching and deaf-related issues preferred.  
  
• Flexible hours and ability to work evenings and/or weekends.
  
• Access to an automobile required.
  
• Good organizational skills.
  
• Able to work in a team environment.
  
• Good problem-solving skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing job-coach support services to deaf and hard-of-hearing program participants.  
  
• Provide technical assistance to employers as needed.
  
• Assist customer in successful job acclimation.
  
• Provide input for appropriate work behaviors and conflict resolution.
  
• Provide instruction and guidance concerning independent-living  skills.
  
• Maintain accurate progress notes.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

For more information, and to apply: See contact information above.