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 The duties and responsibilities of the Community Specialist - Communication will include, but are not limited to the following: • 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 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • 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 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.
