Community Specialist - Communication Specialist Job at ADAPT Community Network i

Community Specialist - Communication Specialist 175 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA Why Join ADAPT? It’s more than a job; it’s a calling. It’s where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities. For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Creates lesson plans and conducts communication classes at day program sites and in the community. Orders and maintains supplies. Assists programs in organizing staffing, transportation, and logistics for community-based activities. Creates compelling and attractive flyers to advertise upcoming opportunities. Develops and implements communication curriculum that encourages participation by individuals of all ability levels. Works with other specialists to facilitate participation in activities for persons served who communicate with American Sign Language (ASL) or other adaptive methods. Interprets for persons served and staff members who communicate with ASL as needed. Identifies deaf community organizations to collaborate with, and maintains communication for the purposes of assisting ASL users to take part in activities. Provides training to staff and community members in ASL and other alternate communication methods. Implements universal precautions at all times. Participates in in-service training programs as requested. Provides supervision and guidance to Direct Support Professionals during communication activities and community events. Keeps abreast of changes in the field. Performs other related duties as requested. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English. Fluency in American Sign Language. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent organization skills and ability to meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software. Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, individuals served, employees, parents, and outside contacts. Ability and willingness to adjust work schedule to attend and facilitate events that occur outside of regular business hours. Ability and willingness to travel to various program sites. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree and/or Certification in ASL Interpreting. At least six months of experience with persons with disabilities. ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC, provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities . Community Specialist - Communication Specialist 175 Lawrence Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA . En Español: ADAPT Community Network, anteriormente United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) de Nueva York, ofrece una multitud de servicios a las personas con discapacidades en el desarrollo. En ADAFT somos 3.000 y necesitamos cada uno para empoderar la vida de las personas que apoyamos. Con los sitios cuidadosos y grandes recursos disponibles, sabemos lo que se necesita para ayudar a la gente a vivir vidas más plenas, felices y saludables. Nuestros empleados muestran su compromiso con las personas a quienes apoyamos todos los días, y todos cumplimos nuestra promesa de proporcionar beneficios profesionales innovadores y integrales a las personalidades con deficiencias del desarrollo. Trabaja con otros especialistas para facilitar la participación en actividades de las personas atendidas que se comunican con lenguaje de signos estadounidense (ASL) u otros métodos adaptativos. Interpretas para personas atendidos y miembros del personal que se comunican con ASL según sea necesario. Identifica organizaciones comunitarias sordas para colaborar, y mantiene comunicación con el propósito de ayudar a los usuarios de ASL a participar en actividades. Proporciona capacitación al personal y a los miembros de la comunidad en ASL y otros métodos alternativos de comunicación. Implementa precauciones universales en todo momento. Participa en programas de entrenamiento en servicio como solicitado sitios. Provee supervisión y orientación a profesionales de apoyo directo durante las actividades de comunicación y eventos comunitarios. Se mantiene al día de los cambios en el campo. Realiza otras tareas relacionadas conforme solicitada. QUALIFICACIONES Capacidad para leer, escribir, hablar y entender inglés. Fluidez en idioma americano. Educación y/o experiencia Licenciatura en Interpretación ASL. Al menos seis meses de experiencia con personas con discapacidad. ADAPT Community Network se enorgullece de ser un empleador de igualdad de oportunidades y está comprometido a crear un entorno inclusivo para todos los empleados. Se alienta a candidatos calificados de diversos orígenes étnicos y raciales y estatus a solicitar puestos vacantes en todos los niveles. Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades Este empleador debe notificar a todos los solicitantes sus derechos según las leyes federales de empleo. Para más información, consulte el aviso Know Your Rights del Departamento de Trabajo. #J-18808-Ljbffr