Employment Support Specialist, Part-Time, Frederick, MD

Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing Human Service organization that promotes independence of people who are deaf or hard of hearing through Communication, Connection and Community Supports in partnership with Maryland Department of Rehabilitation Services.

Responsibilities: Provide individual and group on-the-job training for   individuals with various levels of hearing & vision loss as well as other diagnoses. This includes teaching and coaching individuals to develop job skills, preparation in interviews and job development, employee and employer  relationships, work ethics, communication for successful employment outcomes. And on-the-job training.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED required.  Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) preferred but not required. Excellent people and interpersonal skills.  Six months experience with training, coaching and motivating  people.  Valid driver’s license. Skilled in the use of structured training techniques for teaching job performance skills (such as sequence,    quality, and quantity); job-related skills (such as grooming, socializing with coworkers, or managing one's paycheck); and work behaviors (such as accepting supervision, following instruction). 

Starting wage is $18 per hour. Hours per week will vary with position of development. 

Limited Part-Time Employee Benefits:  Limited benefits for part-time employees per the agency’s policy manual. 

To Apply: Submit resume with cover letter stating which job position applying for to:          

                                              Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. 

Human Resources Department 

806 Snow Hill Road

Salisbury, Maryland 21804 

or fax to 410-543-4874

or 

You may also apply on line at www.dila.org

 Position is open until filled