Co-Navigator, iCC (Southern California)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Co-Navigator, iCC

REPORTS TO: Manager, iCC

STATUS: On-Call, Non-Exempt (with the potential to go regular Part/Full-Time)

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Associate II

UNION ELIGIBLE: Yes

WORK ARRANGEMENT: 100% In-Person

LOCATION: Southern CA (primarily supporting a colleague in Burbank and potentially another in Irvine to students throughout Southern California)

SALARY RANGE: $28.35/hr-$32.94/hr

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

About the LightHouse

Founded in San Francisco in 1902, the LightHouse's vision is a world where blind and low vision people flourish, and its mission is to promote independence, community, and equity created by and with blind and low vision people.

• Blindness Positivity: We take pride in our ability to navigate our lives as blind and low vision people.
• Disability Justice: We recognize the inherent worth of every person and commit to advancing equity and interdependency.
• Inclusion: We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to belong and live to their full potential, encompassing their identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Excellence: We provide the highest-quality services and products, and we continuously learn, improve, and innovate.
• Empowerment: We encourage self-determination, independence, and autonomy.
• Compassion: We make efforts to understand one another, and we treat every person with dignity and respect.

The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as iCanConnect, provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced communications, and the Internet accessible to low-income individuals who are deafblind. iCanConnect is a national program with local contacts that helps people stay connected to friends, family and the world. The LH is the local agency partner for the state of California and as such, manages the contract for the entire state, thus serving consumers across the state of California.

• At least 1-year previous experience working with individuals who are DeafBlind or have other disabilities is preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and insurable on the company's insurance policies
• Proficiency in tactile ASL
• Excellent written, verbal, and signing communication skills.
• Ability to present information clearly, enthusiastically, and warmly.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with conscientiousness and respect.
• A high level of social-emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience and empathy.
• Strong level of emotional intelligence and ability to engage with and listen to others.
• Strong coaching skills, including positive problem solving and professional communication.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Maintain up-to-date First Aid and CPR certifications, to be paid for by LightHouse
• An effective user of Microsoft Office Suite, (including Outlook, Word, and Excel), Salesforce or other database experience, and knowledge of Zoom or other web conferencing platforms is a plus.
• Bi-lingual/bi-cultural English/Spanish is highly desired.

• Facilitate communication using methods such as tactile sign language, Braille, and other adaptive communication tools.
• Guide and assist with navigation in various environments, ensuring safety and accessibility.
• Drive Blind and/or DeafBlind LH staff consumer residence and/or training locations.
• Record time accurately within the LH payroll system.
• Provide accurate and timely data entry into the iCC database, KLAS as needed.

Ability to perform other related duties as assigned, within the scope of this role.

• Ability to carry or transport 20lbs
• Sit/Stand at a desk and perform intensive computer work for extended periods daily
• Operate standard office equipment
• Must be able to independently travel to all LightHouse campuses and throughout the community as needed

LightHouse is an equal opportunity employer. LightHouse policy and the law prohibit discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, ancestry, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, age (40 and over), sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin (including language use restrictions), marital status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions, denial of Family and Medical Care leave, height and weight, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Our policy and the law prohibit co-workers, third parties, supervisors, and managers from engaging in such conduct.

LightHouse personnel are employed on an at-will basis. Employment at-will means that the employment relationship may be terminated, with or without cause and with or without advance notice at any time by the employee or the Agency.

We strive to maintain a scent-free environment and a drug-free workplace. Employees are expected to behave in accordance with these objectives.

All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time. Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause ("employment at will").

Please submit a resume as a Word attachments (no PDF's please), along with the completed employment application (can be found on the intro of our career page - downloads in a Word document), to HR@lighthouse-sf.org, including the job title in the subject line. To fill out the application, please enable editing in the document. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to online profiles. Due to time constraints, we will only respond to complete submissions in which there is serious interest, thanks for your understanding.