* * $1,000 Sign-On Incentive **

NILP is a rapidly growing, human service agency who assists persons with all types of disabilities who wish to live independently in their community throughout Northeast Massachusetts. NILP provides five core services of Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, and Transition. NILP believes in consumer control and self-direction and provides these services with the knowledge that persons with disabilities are the best determinants of their needs and goals.

Under the supervision of the Youth Services leadership team, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth Services Skills Trainer will build relationships with local businesses and organizations to recruit for internship sites for the youth, provide job development and skills training. We are seeking applicants who are passionate about helping others and willingness to show a commitment to the Independent Living philosophy.

What you will be doing:

• Provide Education/ Training to consumers, school personnel, families and others involved with youth about Chapters 766 and 688 mandates
• Coordinate and monitor Individual Service Plan (ISP) with each consumer
• Develop and implement academic schedules and curriculum.
• Provide Information & Referral, Advocacy, Skills Training, Peer Counseling, and Service Coordination to program participants
• Assist in the development of participants IEP/ITPS by providing pertinent information relating to transition from school community. Participate in IEP/ITP meetings as requested

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and awareness of Deaf culture and issues facing the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Preference will be given to persons of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community or with significant personal lived experience.

This position has flexibility and can be Full-time or Part-time with the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after completion of the introductory period.

• Native or near native ASL signer Required
• Fluent in written English
• Knowledgeable about Deaf culture
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and promptly
• Able to travel independently and reliably
• Able to work independently and within teams in both remote and in-person environments

The Northeast Independent Living Program, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons with disabilities, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans to apply for this position. NILP is an organization that advocates for an all-inclusive community free of communication, attitudinal, economic and architectural barriers for all people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, NILP will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process, offer processes, or at any point after the start of employment. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Lynette McRae at 978-687-4288 or lmcrae@nilp.org.