Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach Liaison II

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Job Duties:Develops and maintains a client referral system and action plan to identify individuals who have personal social educational or vocational needs to Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients and to assist clients efficient access to resource services. Evaluate client needs monitors the effectiveness of client rehabilitation programs and recommends revisions to ensure adequate programming that meets client needs and to improve and enhance the performance level of the individuals. Functions as a resource contact person for existing service programs available to Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons; provides input on the need for additional services. Provides personal social educational and vocational counseling/advising to individuals and to organizations. Plans conducts and participates in awareness workshops presentations or programs to develop public awareness of the various needs experienced by Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. Assists other staff in the coordination and preparation of the agency newsletter and articles/information for other public information sources. Other responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the classification.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in a behavioral science or related field and one year work experience in programs for Deaf Deafblind and Hard of Hearing persons OR five years or experience in a related field. Proficiency in communicating using sign language. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Other:Regular and Reliable attendance is required. This position will require travel and some overnight stays. The incumbent of this position is required to maintain a valid drivers license or other independent transportation. Occasionally training activities will be conducted at the Lincoln office and may involve traveling for some outreach and presentation activities within the offices coverage area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: state and federal laws that impact deaf and hard of hearing persons; deaf community issues; the language of the deaf community; deaf education methods and issues; advocacy issues and the role of a field representative; hearing aids and other devices available for deaf and hard of hearing persons.

Ability to: understand and use the language of the deaf community; plan and organize rehabilitative programs; communicate with a variety of consumers using a variety of communication modes; effectively evaluate the progress of clients in a rehabilitative setting; promote services provided by the Nebraska Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission to the public; conduct workshops and presentations; teach sign language classes.

Skill in: evaluating and determining the needs of deaf and hard of hearing persons; communicating with deaf and hard of hearing persons using a variety of language levels; public relations and presentation techniques; planning activities and organizing volunteers.

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