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1 person is interested
d/Deaf Peer Mentor - Disability Nonprofit
ORGANIZATION: Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled
Please visit the new page to apply.
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1 person is interested
Program Overview
Our Deaf Services Program empowers d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals with resources and support to succeed. The program offers various forms of assistance from daily living skills to benefits counseling, housing services, peer support, and driver's license readiness. Quarterly workshops and Deaf Sensitivity Training sessions are also provided.
Responsibilities
Create educational materials to promote ASL learning.
Help teach useful ASL terms to individuals who are learning sign language.
Assist with teaching d/Deaf consumers how to use digital communication tools such as Zoom, email, and video phones while offering guidance on proper etiquette for each tool.
Help d/Deaf consumers learn how to schedule appointments and how to avoid calendar conflicts.
Teach consumers how to utilize different techniques of housing search and give them a better understanding of how to be proactive in their search.
Offer encouragement and support to d/Deaf consumers.
Log all communications with consumers and provide notes to staff members.
Desired Qualities
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Proficient reading comprehension
Comfortable with Zoom
Comfortable using basic office equipment and Microsoft Windows
Friendly attitude and a reliable team member
Requirements
Member of the d/Deaf community
Complete the interview, pass a background check, and attend orientation
Wear a face mask in the office
Log volunteer hours after every shift
Keep the Volunteer Coordinator informed about any changes or concerns
Minimum 4 hours of service per month
Maintain the confidentiality of Dayle McIntosh Center information
Schedule
Flexible scheduling: Shifts available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30am to 5:00pm
To apply, please visit: https://daylemc.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=931373
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About Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled
Location:
501 N Brookhurst St #102, Anaheim, CA 92801, US
Mission Statement
To develop access and independence by, and for, people with disabilities.
Description
The Dayle McIntosh Center for the Disabled, also referred to as DMC, is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that focuses on core services and serves as hub organization with many referral resources, programs, and partners. We provide services to people with disabilities and older adults as we facilitate equal, equitable access and inclusion within the community.
The organization’s vision statement is "People with disabilities and older adults have equal opportunities to lead their lives as they choose."
Founded in 1977, DMC’s doors opened rooted in the disability justice movement. DMC is a non-residential, cross-disability agency and meets the standards and indicators established for the operation of independent living centers in the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. Currently, 28 such centers exist in California and approximately 500 are in operation nationally.
Based in Orange County, California, DMC partners with people with disabilities and older adults to address current concerns and achieve personal goals toward maximum independence. DMC does not "do for", but rather, "works with" consumers to bring about desired outcomes. Assistance is provided without regard for age, race, income, or type of disability.
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Anaheim, CA 92801
DATE POSTED
June 5, 2024
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