Deaf and Nontraditional Communication Professional (751740)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Behavior Analysis, or another related field
• At least 5 years of professional experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• At least 5 years of professional experience working with individuals who communicate through sign language, tactile sign language, visual gestural communication, augmentative and alternative communication, and/or other communication methods
• At least 2 years of professional experience working with behavior assessments and behavior support plans
• Efficient skills in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and organizational skills, ability to multitask effectively
• Proficiency in American Sign Language preferred
• Any relevant combination of education and experience to fulfill job requirements

Role Description:

The employee in this position works within the Special Populations Unit, Office of Developmental Programs. This unit works to ensure that every person has an effective way to communicate in order to express choice and ensure his or her health and safety.

Duties:

• Assists in the assessment of capacity and statewide needs in the areas of supporting people of all ages with communication differences
• Develops strategies to improve the organization and delivery of services to children
• Collaborate with Bureau, Office, Departmental, and Interagency staff
• Researches, collaborates, and develops resources and training materials that are accessible to multiple audiences
• Participates in providing presentations, consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to staff, DHS program offices, external stakeholders, Administrative Entities, Supports Coordination Organizations, Providers and others.
• Monitors to ensure that necessary communication supports are provided to individuals
• Supports ODP programs through capacity building around communication and behavior
• Works collaboratively with providers, Administrative Entities, Supports Coordination Organizations, and families to support individuals in home and community-based settings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

About Us:

TulaRay partners with clients to create staffing solutions that meet unique organizational needs. Our services are designed to reduce administrative burdens, protect your brand, and improve assignment time-to-fill. We believe that mutually successful client relationships are built on lasting quality and exceptional customer service. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to high-quality emergency management & healthcare personnel, while ensuring that our clients are taken care of with personalized attention. TulaRay manages total compliance and respectfully supports hundreds of professionals and patient-centered programs.

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