- Technology Assistance Program (TAP) - Respond to all consumer and public inquires via telecommunications and/or written correspondence. Maintains and updates a consumer contact form. Adheres to all TAP regulations and guidelines while assisting consumers with application process, needs assessment, provides device installation/training on specialized telecommunications equipment, and troubleshoots common equipment problems. Attend all required meetings and trainings for specialists.
- Exhibits/Trainings/Presentations - Provide 12 exhibits per fiscal year displaying TAP equipment. Provides nine (9) workshops or presentations per fiscal year related to TAP, Virginia Relay, and/or individuals with speech difficulties. Provides three (3) workshops or presentations per fiscal year on topics of interest to individuals who have hearing loss and/or a hearing and vision loss. Recruit three (3) organizations to becoming Relay Partners per fiscal year.
- Reporting Processing - Ensures all processed TAP applications are entered into the database within three (3) days of distribution. Submits required monthly reports in a timely manner.
- Community Services/Information and Referral - Responds to all requests for information on topics related to hearing loss and referrals to services appropriately. Documents/reports all information inquiries. Develop and categorizes niche topics for information and referrals. Remain knowledgeable on developments relevant to Virginia residents who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind. Seeks opportunities to promote services.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Knowledge of laws and legal rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and other disability laws related to accessibility and provision of reasonable accommodations.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of specialized technology including telecommunication relay services, telecommunication equipment, assistive listening systems and other technology including set-up, troubleshooting, making Relay calls and text-to-911 calls.
- Knowledge of clerical procedures and systems such as managing files, records and compiling reports.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency including emails, spreadsheets (specifically Excel), MS Office Suite and various virtual meeting platforms.
- Experience in providing customer service; assessing consumer needs and issues, providing individual and group trainings, working effectively and successfully with local private and governmental employers, local organizations, educators, Veteran groups and other professionals.
- Training and/or experience in human services.
- Ability to provide objective, unbiased opinions regarding consumers preferred communication methods.
- Skilled in complex problem solving, problem sensitivity and deductive reasoning.
- Work effectively using various methods with wide range of target populations.
- Self-motivated to continue learning about advancements in current technology.
- Adhere to client confidentiality security measures as outlined within the required annual Cyber Security Training including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Sign language proficiency highly desirable.
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DHH Regional Specialist - Henrico, United States - State of Virginia
Description
Title:
DHH Regional Specialist (Wage) - #DHHWE004
State Role
Title:
Prog Admin Specialist I
Hiring Range:
up to $20.03/Hour
Pay Band: 4
Agency:
Dept for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearng
Location:
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Do you enjoy working to promote accessible communications so deaf and hard of hearing may full participate in society without barriers? If so, we are looking for YOU The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) is seeking a part time Deaf and Hard of Hearing Regional Specialist to help with the delivery, installation, and training of telecommunications equipment within Richmond and surrounding areas.
Job Duties:
The Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) promotes accessible communication so that persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing may fully participate in programs, services and opportunities throughout the Commonwealth.
The core responsibilities are:
The position you are applying for is an Hourly/Wage position.
Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and can't exceed 1500 hours during their employment year.
This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave.Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have -Knowledge/Experience -* Considerable knowledge of deaf culture and communication needs and services for persons who are deaf, hard or hearing, deaf-blind, or speech-disabled in the area of assistive technology.
Skills/Abilities -* Ability to adapt to consumers communication needs including but not limited to; American Sign Language (ASL), Tactile/Close Vision sign language, written and spoken English and various other communication modalities.
Additional Considerations:
Special Instructions:
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information:
Name:
Human Resources
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS atNote:
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
