Our Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Educational Services Program is hiring for a Communication Facilitator!

Please Note: ?American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency is required. We currently have positions in school districts across the state of Vermont. This position provides onsite services for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the classroom, school or school sponsored activities (sports, theater, clubs). ?

This position provides direct service facilitating communication for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including basic sign interpreting and other communication modalities/options, to help educators and students achieve desired learning outcomes. For example, this may include working with a student who uses listening and spoken language in one setting and Sign/ASL in others.

Services may be delivered in classroom or other educational settings.

EDUCATION:

American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency required.

ASLPI Level III and higher preferred, with:

High School Diploma or Equivalent, with minimum 2 years relevant college

Or

Professional training/equivalent experience required.

Or

Native American Sign Language (ASL) user.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 1-3 years of experience working with children with varied language levels and communication needs

WHY UVM HEALTH NETWORK (UVMHN)?

As a team, The University of Vermont Health Network improves the lives of our patients by delivering outstanding care cost-effectively, as close to patient's homes as possible. Working together to better serve our communities makes us stronger, focused on collaboration instead of competition.

BENEFITS:
At UVM Health Network, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

• https:// www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/health-careers/benefits

LEARN MORE:

• What is it like working here? https://www.uvmhealthnetworkcareers.org/diversity-equity-inclusion.html

• Learn about our program: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/wellness-resources/screenings/early-hearing-detection-and-intervention/deaf-hard-hearing-and-deafblind-educational-services-program

• Find more information about the University of Vermont Health Network here: https://www.uvmhealth.org/about-uvm-health-network