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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR FOR THE DEAF

State of Arizona - Department of Economic Security
125 East Elliot Road, Chandler, AZ, 85225
January 17, 2025
Job Description:
DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). This position will report to the Supervisor and provide vocational rehabilitation counseling and guidance to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing and or have a combined vision and hearing loss independent to address impediments to employment and gain the skills to enter or retain employment. This position will serve in a hybrid work environment. Must demonstrate a minimum of an intermediate proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) as evidenced by any of the following credentials: Registry of Interpreters for the deaf (RID): Certificate of Interpretation (CI), Certificate of Transliteration (CT), Comprehensive Skills Certificate (CSC), Interpreter Certification (IC), Transliteration Certificate (TC); SC:L (Specialty Certification: Legal); NIC (National Interpreter Certification) or any RID accreditation that is acceptable for state licensure; Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI): Basic; Advanced, Master, Court Interpreter Certificate; Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA): a score of 3.5 or higher; Sign Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) rating of INTERMEDIATE or above; or be a native ASL user. If none of these credentials are documented, the candidate will be required to have their communications evaluated by a certified ASL interpreter as part of the interview process.
How to Apply:
Apply using the link below: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/vocational-rehabilitation-counselor-for-the-deaf-remote-options-arizona-united-states-chandler-7bf90fc5-06fc-4a79-8b47-cd75bf445430