ASL Advocate Coordinator (Independent Living Skills)
Location: Alameda County, California
Position: Part Time
Pay: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour
Help Build the Future of Disability Services
This is more than a job. It is an opportunity to create lasting change.
bttr Living is launching one of the Bay Area's first dedicated Independent Living Skills programs designed specifically for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for someone who believes that communication should never be a barrier to independence.
As our ASL Advocate Coordinator, you will help build a program from the ground up that empowers participants to live more independently while creating a more accessible and inclusive disability service system. Your work will directly improve lives and help establish a new standard of support for the Deaf community across the Bay Area.
If you are passionate about advocacy, inclusion, and helping others achieve their goals, we would love to meet you.
What You Will Do
As an ASL Advocate Coordinator, you will provide individualized Independent Living Skills coaching to Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults receiving Regional Center services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Building trusting, meaningful relationships with participants.
- Communicating fluently using American Sign Language (ASL).
- Teaching practical independent living skills based on each participant's person centered goals.
- Supporting community integration, transportation training, and social engagement.
- Coaching participants in self advocacy, communication, and decision making.
- Assisting participants with budgeting, meal planning, shopping, organization, and household management.
- Supporting participants with understanding medical appointments, follow up recommendations, and healthcare navigation within the scope of Independent Living Skills services.
- Helping participants build employment readiness and workplace skills.
- Collaborating with families, Regional Center Service Coordinators, and other members of the participant's support team.
- Completing timely and accurate documentation in accordance with Regional Center and bttr Living requirements.
- Advocating for accessibility, independence, and equal opportunities for every participant.
Minimum Qualifications
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associate degree in Human Services, Psychology, Education, Social Work, Deaf Studies, or a related field preferred.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, Deaf or Hard of Hearing individuals, or in human services is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid California driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to pass all required background clearances.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You are someone who believes every person deserves to be heard, understood, and supported. You are patient, compassionate, dependable, and excited to help create a service that has the potential to transform disability services for the Deaf community throughout the Bay Area.
Why Join bttr Living?
- Competitive pay of $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Ongoing training and professional growth.
- A collaborative and innovative team culture.
- The opportunity to help shape a brand new ASL focused Independent Living Skills program.
- Meaningful work where you will see the impact of your efforts every day.
- The chance to help redefine disability services by making them more accessible, person centered, and inclusive.
At bttr Living, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, confidence, and independence. If you are ready to help build something that truly matters, we invite you to join us.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alameda County, CA
