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Join Our Team! Now Hiring for Part-Time Deaf-Blind Family Engagement Coordinator

Join Our Team! Now Hiring for Part-Time Deaf-Blind Family Engagement Coordinator
Published: February 12, 2021
Position Title: Part Time Deaf Blind Family Engagement Coordinator
Reports to: Co-Director for the NC Deaf-Blind Project
This is a grant-funded position
JOB DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM
- Provide one-on-one support for families raising children on the Deaf-Blind Census
- Presentations both electronically (webinar) and in person
- Facilitate Person Centered Planning (PCP) Trainings
- Attend IEP meetings with Parents (if appropriate and approved by supervisor)
- Serve on the Deaf-Blind Advisory Committee (Pending Approval)
- Serve as member of the National Family Association for Deaf-Blindness
- Work closely with both the NC Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHHS) and the NC Division of Services for the Blind
- Work closely with East Carolina University – TA for Deaf-Blindness
TECHNOLOGY
- Assist with the Deaf-Blind ECAC website page
- Work with the Co-Director on the Deaf-Blind Fact Card
- Add data into Salesforce within 48 hours of contact
- Post frequently on Deaf/Blind Facebook page
FINANCIAL
Process expense reports
OTHER
- Attending other meetings/trainings as required
- Ability to lift, on occasion, up to 20 pounds
- Other duties as requested by supervisor
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years of experience with children who are deaf-blind
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the special education system
- Knowledge of parenting an individual with deaf-blindness
- Experience in advocacy on behalf of families of children who are deaf-blind
- Good communication skills including basic knowledge of sign language and/or braille
Hours: 20 hours per week
Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $16.25 depending on qualification and experience
Bilingual (Spanish) a plus
Location: Must be within the state of North Carolina
To be considered, you must submit your Cover Letter and current Resume to: Jobs@ecacmail.org
Due to the anticipated volume of responses, we will only contact those candidates who most closely
match our requirements.
match our requirements.