Title: | Program Coordinator - DeafBlind Services |
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ID: | 1171 |
Job Title: | Program Coordinator - DeafBlind Services |
Client: | DeafBlind Services Minnesota |
Application Deadline: | N/A |
DeafBlind Services Minnesota – Organization Summary
DeafBlind Services Minnesota provides one-to-one services to children and adults with significant vision and hearing loss, often known as deafblindness or dual sensory loss. Our offices are in Minneapolis and we provide services throughout Minnesota thanks to Support Service Providers, Independent Living Skills staff, and interveners.
For over 30 years, our specialists have provided community-based support and services to people who are deafblind. Deafblindness affects all facets of life: access to information, communication, relationships, mobility, community integration and independent living, to name a few. Because each deafblind individual has unique needs, challenges and abilities, most of our services are one-to-one and highly personalized. Generally, our consumers want to have more access to information, better-quality communication with others, and more independence and self-sufficiency.
Position Summary
Adaptability, inquisitiveness and attention to detail are crucial to this position. Responsibilities cross multiple departments with accountability to different leaders. You will be managing multiple projects against deadlines. As Vision Loss Resources and DeafBlind Services Minnesota grow and change, the position will also change. Key responsibilities fall into four areas:
1. Invoicing and Reporting (monitor reports, maintain client database, generate and collage monthly reports for funders and internal use)
2. Administrative support to all DBSM programs and managers (coordinate DBSM operations, assist in recruitment and training, communicate with deafblind community regarding preferences and interests
3. Special projects as assigned (variety of projects events requiring strong time management, organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills)
3. Provide direct service to clients (10-15 hours per week)
Position Requirements
- Commitment to VLR and DBSM mission
- Ability to work in a multicultural setting, including hard-of-hearing, deaf, visually-impaired, blind or deafblind individuals. May also work with clients who are recent immigrants.
- Associates degree in relevant field, bachelors degree preferred
- Intermeidate MS Office skills
- Ability to work independently and within teams to support team cohesion
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated organization, communication and project management skills
- Proficienty in American Sign Language; tactile sign language also preferred