Position: Part time – Contractor

Location: statewide of Washington State

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director Angela Theriault

Position Summary Description:

Teach one-on-one Braille instruction to Adult DeafBlind individual in the state of Washington. The course can last up to 16 weeks.

Duties Include:

• Set up initial assessment to determine skill level
• Develop and implement action plan, including timelines
• Teach various braille methods such as: Unified English Braille (UEB)  – Non-Contracted (grade 1) or Contracted (grade 2) -, plus Numbers and Punctuation
• Collect course roster of participants
• Provide summary report
• Set up weekly training schedule
• Maintain detailed Braille training course materials with the goal of improving Braille skills

Skills

• Knowledge of UEB Braille (Knowledge of Grade 1 only is acceptable)
• Ability to work positively with adult DeafBlind individuals
• Self-directed, flexible, high organized, and ability to prioritize

Education

• High Diploma

Employment at DBSC is an “at-will” relationship.  DBSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please submit your resume to Angela Theriault, Executive Director at

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CLIENT ADVOCATE – Full- Time

Position Summary Description:

Provide and promote DBSC Statewide Case Management, Outreach, and Advocacy Services with assistance to DeafBlind clients in Washington State statewide.

Employment at DBSC is an “at-will” relationship.  DBSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:         

• Provide client assistance and advocacy in dealing with public and private agencies through peer counseling and the development and implementation of an action plan to remove communication and/or independent living barriers.
• Develop and implement an action plan to train government agencies, human service organizations, and other appropriate entities on communication access, legal responsibilities, and the cultural and linguistic needs of the DeafBlind.
• Assist in developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with governmental agencies, community organizations, and other agencies by providing resources for clients.
• Develop and implement an action plan to familiarize or train Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened people concerning government, legal, community, cultural, as well as communication and self-advocacy issues.
• Maintain appropriate and confidential case files, records, and statistical data on all client contact and counseling in accordance with the policies and procedures of DBSC.
• Work as a team member of DBSC and the community to improve and enrich the lives of DeafBlind in the communities served.
• Prepare monthly reports on services provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel
• Telephone, TTY, Videophone
• General office equipment, such as printer, copier, fax machine

Required/Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred fluent in ASL and good computer skills required.
• Bachelors degree or higher; experience in deafness, education, public speaking, counseling and/or related fields.
• Knowledge of Deaf Blind Culture and legal rights of DeafBlind.
• Minimum of two years experience in case management.
• Proficient in written English and the ability to collect and monitor data.
• Ability to work positively with community members and fellow staff.
• Individual should be self-directed, flexible, highly organized, able to prioritize, and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel is essential as well as work evening and weekend hours as needed.  Driver’s license, accessible vehicle and valid Washington auto insurance preferred.

Environmental Demands:

(e.g., usual office conditions)

• Professional office environment, typically Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with flexibility for working evening and weekend hours as needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Submit resume
2. Include three references, one of which must be work-related.
3. Prepare a cover letter that specifically addresses how you are suited to undertake the main tasks and possess the qualifications outlined in these job details.
4. Please send your cover letter and resume to:

Angela Theriault Executive Director, DBSC, 1620 18^th Avenue Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98122

Or e-mail to:

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NEEDED: CoNavigator who can communicate with Hard of Hearing Blind with little to no signing

The CN serves as the eyes and ears of the person who is DeafBlind.

DBSC recruits a CN to assist with food shopping, basic banking, mail reading, errands, exercise for health purposes, and providing rides to the airport.

Are you motivated to provide access to individuals with a variety of hearing and vision loss and signing skills?

Do you have some skills or interested to learn how to give visual environmental descriptions and guiding techniques?

Do you have some free time and want to earn some extra income?

If you answer yes to the above, WE NEED YOU!!

DeafBlind Service Center (DBSC) is searching for a potential candidate to work as a sub-contracted CN in the following areas:

North Seattle  West Seattle south Seattle Marysville Mount Vernon Bellingham

Training will be provided.  Preferred to have a car and provide auto insurance with Personal Injury Protection coverage included and be able to pass a background check.

If interested, contact Jessica Phillips at or contact at number: 206-452-0062.

DBSC is currently looking for a Full -Time Client Advocate. Please read below:

Communication Facilitators (CF)