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R-9430 Part-Time Support Service Provider (SSP) -Mobile Regional Center Office of Field Services
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Position Number: 3631847
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Disability Services

R-9430 Part-Time Support Service Provider (SSP) -Mobile Regional Center Office of Field Services

Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

R-9430 Reference#9969600525

Posting Date: November 11, 2022

Blind or visually impaired and/or deaf or hard of hearing candidates are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as permitted by federal laws. Information related to disability is not required, and if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB's efforts to create opportunities for disabled individuals. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment

POSITION: Part-Time Support Service Provider (SSP)

Mobile Regional Center | Office of Field Services

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and multi-disabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 36,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located in Birmingham, Dothan, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Talladega, Tuscaloosa, Shoals, Opelika and Decatur with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are blind and deaf

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our Mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

AIDB Regional Centers provides a continuum of services to individuals from infancy through adulthood. The Part-Time Support Service Provider (SSP) is specially trained to provide access to the community for individuals who are DeafBlind. An SSP empowers a DeafBlind individual to make decisions for themselves by providing visual, environmental, and social information through the consumer's preferred language and/or mode of communication. This role also assists individuals who are DeafBlind by serving as a human guide, providing transportation, accessing printed materials, and facilitating communication while demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and compassion.

ABOUT YOU

You will play a vital role to ensure that AIDB's culture is reinforced and that employees feel connected, recognized and proud to be a part of the company. You will play a vital role in the lives of our consumers and be a part of the miracles that happen every day at AIDB. This will be accomplished by demonstrating flexibility, positive attitude and professional maturity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent and over 18 years of age.
Valid Alabama Driver's License and be able to be insured by AIDB insurance carrier.
Access to a safe and properly insured automobile and provide proof of comprehensive automobile insurance for use on the job.
Physically able to stoop, bend, and lift twenty-five (25) pounds.
Documentation of Support Service Provider training or two typed letters of recommendation from professionals in the field of DeafBlindness.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working with individuals who are Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Provide support to individuals who are DeafBlind in a variety of settings.
Complete disability sensitivity training within the first thirty-six (36) days of employment.
Possess a sign language proficiency level of INTERMEDIATE PLUS upon employment.
Attend wheelchair lift and securement training within (6) months of employment.
Work flexible hours, including early mornings, late afternoons, holidays, nights, and weekends.
Utilize map reading skills and/or the use of the Internet to obtain travel directions and mileage.
Other duties as assigned by the Regional Director.
Upon offer of employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB."

SALARY: $26.14 S1 Rank HS Scale

Work Schedule - as needed not to exceed 29 hours a week

Direct deposit is required; bi-monthly payroll

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 29, 2023

Click Below to Apply:

https://al.harrisschool.solutions/AIDB/S/Application

To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=3073&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=14830&PageID=1469