Substitute Deaf Mentor

Substitute Deaf Mentor

FT / PT Status – Part-Time
Salary – $18.00 - $19.00 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter – Melanie Butters | [email protected] | 801-629-4726
Application Deadline – Open Until Filled

The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an enjoyable and gratifying employment opportunity with our School.  We are looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and innovative Substitute Deaf Mentor with the Parent Infant Program for the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing.  We are recruiting for two positions in Salt Lake City and St. George.

Key Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities
As a Substitute Deaf Mentor you will:

• Provide home-based services to families with deaf/hard-of-hearing children, age birth to three years, in the areas of American Sign Language (ASL) and deaf culture.
• Prepare to share experiences and answer families’ questions about Deafhood
• Perform weekly home visits to children and families, following the curriculum provided, and models for parents the activities to be worked on with children during the week;
• Help families access deaf community activities and events.
• Respect and affirm the diversity of the deaf community within discussions with parents 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate:

• Must be deaf or hard of hearing.
• Must have advanced American Sign Language (ASL) skills.
• Must have knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Maintain strict confidentiality.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

About the Role

Location –Salt Lake City and St. George
Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required – No
Schedule Code – AE - Employees of the State Board of Edu. This is a career service exempt at will position.

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization. 
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals. 
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency
To learn more about the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, please click here.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.