Deaf Services Advocate

Job Summary

We are seeking a Deaf Services Advocate for a direct hire opportunity in Irvine, CA with a mission-driven nonprofit organization serving individuals who are d/Deaf, Deaf Blind, Hard of Hearing, Deaf Disabled, and Late-Deafened.

This role is ideal for a fluent ASL communicator who is passionate about Deaf Culture, disability rights, independent living, and community advocacy. You will provide direct support, resource coordination, case management, housing assistance, employment readiness support, and community outreach to help consumers achieve greater independence and access essential services.

This is a meaningful opportunity to join a supportive, community-focused environment where collaboration, compassion, and consumer empowerment are central to the work. The team values strong advocacy, professional integrity, cultural competency, and a commitment to improving access and outcomes for the Deaf community.

• Provide advocacy, case management, independent living support, and individualized services for consumers in the Deaf community.
• Assist consumers with housing resources, employment readiness, benefits navigation, transportation, healthcare access, and community service connections.
• Maintain an active caseload, complete accurate documentation, and ensure confidential records are updated in a timely manner.
• Conduct workshops, educational presentations, and outreach activities for consumers, partners, and community organizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, housing providers, the Department of Rehabilitation, Regional Center, Medi-Cal, CalAIM, and other community resources.
• Provide services both in-office and at the Department of Rehabilitation location in Laguna Hills.

• Salary range: $41,600 to $49,920 per year.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Location:
  
  Irvine, CA, with services also provided in Laguna Hills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, Apple One is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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