ASL Instructor

Job Details – Deaf Mentor

Job Type:        Part-time $18-20/hour

Reports to:      Executive Director

Benefits:          Paid time off, Professional Development

Full Job Description

The Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center is seeking a visionary and dynamic individual to join the nonprofit agency as a Deaf Mentor in the Fort Myers area. (Agency serves five counties)

Principal Duties

As a Deaf Mentor you will:

• Provide services to deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals, ages birth to adult, in the areas of American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.
• Prepare and write lesson plans.
• Perform weekly visits to schools as part of the school districts’ deaf programs, and provide models for parents of the activities to be worked on with children during the week.
• Teach on-site and/or zoom classes to deaf individuals, including but not limited to driver’s license, citizenship, independent living skills, and others, as needed 
• Help families and individuals access deaf community activities and events.
• Establish positive relationships and build trust with Deaf Community as liaison to agency.
• Apply bilingual, bicultural teaching methods to deaf/hard-of-hearing individuals.
• Help build existing Deaf Mentor Program with new, creative, and innovative ideas.
• Assist with other agency activities as needed.

The Ideal Candidate:

·        Must be deaf.

·        Must have advanced American Sign Language (ASL) skills and have knowledge of Deaf culture.

·        Must be knowledgeable in latest assistive technology including apps 

• Should be well-versed in language acquisition, principles of ASL best practices, and have a specialization in teaching adults the principles of ASL and Deaf culture.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Successful completion of a Level 2 criminal background check.

·        Must be positive, team-oriented, self-motivated, dependable, adaptable, and must possess strong work ethic.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Why You Should Join Our Agency

Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Center employees make a positive difference to the lives of deaf and hard of hearing individuals and for their families and enjoy knowing the difference they make every day.

·        10 paid holidays.

·        Earn 2 hours of paid time off and 2 hours of sick leave every pay period.

·        Part-time staff members who work 4-36 hours per week have the option to purchase health insurance coverage, with the agency paying up to $200/month and staff employee paying remaining balance.

Work Environment

This is a Part-Time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasionally, flexibility is needed to meet client’s needs; working evenings, weekends alternative hours required as job duties demand.

Sally J. Pimentel Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions. DHHC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Terms of employment are subject to satisfactory negative drug testing as part of our drug-free workplace program. Background testing will be conducted because of the nature of the position. Applicants may be asked to take an online skill assessment.

Supplemental Information

• Travel is required.
• Must be willing to work a schedule that meets the needs of the families being served, including some evenings and Saturdays, and be willing to participate in multiple Deaf culture events throughout the year.
• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc...
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Preference may be given to applicants with a degree in Early Childhood Education and/or experience working with deaf/hard-of-hearing children.

Please email your Resume and Cover Letter to:

Amy Turner – amyturner@dhhc.life