Community Advocate Job Cypress area,California USA,Social Work

Position:
Community Advocate

Supervisor: OCDEAF Regional Director

Location:

OCDEAF

Classification:
Non-exempt, 32 hours per week

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides advocacy in the areas of Social Security, education, employment, consumer affairs, and others;

Peer-counsels deaf and hard-of-hearing consumers with problems related to personal and family adjustments, finances, employment, food, clothing and housing

Assists deaf and hard of hearing consumers with communication access via Videophone, TTY relay, document translation, and other duties

Assists deaf and hard of hearing consumers with independent living skills

Daily records statistics related to the provision of services

Educates the deaf and hard of hearing community about various laws and programs benefiting and protecting the rights of deaf persons (Department of Rehabilitation, Social Security policies and the ADA).

Assists with consumer workshops, trainings for service providers and community events

Refers consumers to community resources and other organizations

Secures information and resources beneficial to the department pertaining to social security, immigration, mediation, through workshops, seminars and through networking with other agencies

Perform Community Outreach responsibilities such as (but not limited to) community trainings, fundraising events, community education, community presentations, and various fieldwork within the agency service area

Performs such tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Fluency in ASL is required.

Bachelor’s degree with two years of advocacy-related experience.

Background knowledge of various laws and programs benefiting and protecting the rights of deaf and hard of hearing persons, such as Department of Rehabilitation regulations and Social Security policies, ADA, etc.

Able to assess and adapt to sign styles to fit the communication needs of the individual who may be deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or recently deafened, and to work with a multi-ethnic population.

Able to function in a team environment and be willing to drive long distances to outreach offices as needed.

Ability to handle personal details, data and other private information. Must maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Demonstrated ability to perform professionally. Punctuality and reliability are a must.

Demonstrated efficiency with Microsoft Office programs is required.

Be detail-oriented with strong organizational and written communication skills. Must prioritize and handle multiple tasks, sometimes with competing deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Must maintain a cooperative relationship with consumers, co-employees, directors, and the CEO.

As business needs require, employee’s schedule may be adjusted to allow for coverage at Deaf Expos and other deaf outreach events that occur on weekends.

Must have reliable transportation and maintain up-to-date auto insurance.

Note:

As part of our hiring process, the selected candidate must complete and pass a background check of references, criminal background screening and drug screening.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Flex Spending Account
Employee-paid 403B retirement Plan
Employer-paid 401A retirement plan
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Vacation days starting at 2 weeks per year
12 paid sick days per year
Paid Holidays

Part time employees (employees regularly scheduled to work 19 hours per week or more) earn sick leave on a prorated basis based on regularly scheduled hours.

Salary Range: $29.00 - $30.16 per hour ($48,256 - $50,186.24 per year)

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GLAD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

GLAD is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of GLAD and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of GLAD, including supervisors and co-workers.

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