What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Service Provider III (On-Call) (Deaf and Social Services, Tucson) position at Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona Inc?
Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc . (CCS) is thriving! For 90 years, CCS has focused its mission to strengthen families, support communities, provide compassionate services, and deliver excellence. Providing Help. Creating Hope. Serving All.
We credit our continued success to our valuable employees! If you want to make a difference, help people, and serve your community, we want YOU to join our team! For more information visit our website at : www.ccs-soaz.org.
OVERVIEW
Provides essential supports to individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, or Hard-of-Hearing in order for these individuals to have access to, and independence in, the community. Relays visual and environmental information not accessible to the individual. Provides travel supports such as human guide support and transportation that allows safe access to the community. May drive agency, agency-rented, and or personal vehicle on company business. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Suitable work experience may be considered as transferable skills in order to meet minimum requirements of the position and will be considered by the Executive Director of Human Resources.
- Bachelor Degree in Rehabilitation, Social Work, Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, or related field
- 3 years of experience in working with individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, or Hard-of-Hearing, Blind, and / or Low Vision
- Sign language skills in American Sign Language, Manually Coded English, and / or English and / or Uncontracted Braille and / or in other communication modes used by individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, or Hard-of-Hearing (e.g., tactile signing, print-on-palm, tangible symbols, etc.)
- Ability to lift 35 pounds 15% of the time
- Basic computer and typing skills
REGULATORY
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
We are an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer for all individuals. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
