ASL Community Support Specialist - Deaf Program

At Thresholds, we believe in meeting people where they’re at – in their community, on their journey to recovery, and in their own language. Community Support Specialists (CSS) within Thresholds’ Deaf Program provide mental health and substance use treatment support where it makes the most impact.

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Passion for mental health advocacy and Deaf community
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills
• Good writing skills
• Strong time management and organization
• To be at least 21 years old
• A valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and daily access to your own car
• Willingness to provide transportation to clients

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Choice of 4 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)
• Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal