DHOH - Program Manager, ASL

Program Manager, ASL

Are you passionate about empowering the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community? Join us in a dynamic role where you'll oversee impactful statewide programs like Driver’s Education, ASL instruction, and assistive technology demonstrations. This position offers the opportunity to lead a team, develop innovative training materials, and collaborate with state agencies and stakeholders to make a real difference. If you're fluent in ASL, have experience managing teams, and are ready to travel statewide to drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you!

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Plan with Match
• Discount Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Time Off Buy-Back
• Paid Medical Leave Time
• Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
• Access to Electronic Pay Statements
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Paid Orientation & Training
• Recognition Program

What will you do?

Oversee specialty programs throughout the state including Driver’s Education, ASL instruction, vocational assessments and assistive technology demonstrations.

Essential Functions:

• Travel statewide as needed.
• Effective communication (written and verbal) to build strong business relationships with internal and external stakeholders and state agencies.
• Regularly utilizes assistive technology for Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
• Facilitate individual and group training.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee statewide specialty programs including Driver’s Education, ASL instruction, vocational assessments and assistive technology demonstrations.
• Develop and research special program materials and create curriculum plans
• Develop training materials for CPC group and coordinate ongoing training.
• Effectively manage program staff, programmatic timelines and due dates.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed for reporting to DVRS.
• Conduct outreach activities to promote specialty programs to community-based organizations and Deaf consumers.
• Collaborate with Division of Vocational Rehabilitations Services (DVRS) and stakeholders to ensure program outcomes are met.
• Collaborate and coordinate with regional management on shared consumers needing multiple services.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience working with the deaf and hard of hearing community.
• American Sign Language (ASL) required.
• Two (2) years of experience managing a team.
• Experience conducting vocational assessments is helpful.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required for statewide program oversight and outreach activities.

Full Time Monday - Friday

About Us!

Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so. Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE

Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer 

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected categories in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.

Easterseals NJ offers paid training, a generous benefits package including paid time off, 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more! For all details, visit www.enjbenefits.com.