ASL Communication Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking an ASL Communication Specialist for a direct hire, full-time opportunity in Fountain Valley, CA, supporting a mission-driven nonprofit environment focused on accessibility, advocacy, and community connection. This role is ideal for an ASL-fluent professional who is passionate about helping individuals who are Deaf, Deaf Blind, hard of hearing, Deaf Disabled, or late-deafened navigate services, communicate effectively, and build greater independence.

The ASL Communication Specialist will provide direct communication support, resource navigation, outreach, and case coordination in a collaborative setting that values inclusion, compassion, and meaningful community impact. This is a strong opportunity to use your American Sign Language skills in a role where your work directly improves access, confidence, and quality of life for the individuals served.

Candidates can expect a supportive, service-focused work environment with positive teamwork, purpose-driven leadership, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with community partners, service providers, and individuals seeking support.

Key Responsibilities

- Facilitate communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals and hearing professionals, service providers, employers, agencies, and community organizations using ASL and appropriate communication methods.
- Help individuals identify, understand, and access resources related to housing, healthcare, transportation, employment, financial assistance, disability services, and public benefits.
- Provide individualized guidance, advocacy support, independent living assistance, referrals, and follow-up for an assigned caseload of approximately 30 individuals.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with nonprofit organizations, employers, housing resources, public agencies, healthcare providers, and other community partners.
- Participate in outreach activities, workshops, educational presentations, and community events that promote accessibility, awareness, and inclusion.
- Maintain accurate case notes, service documentation, reports, and confidential records in accordance with program guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits

- Pay range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour.
- Annual equivalent: $41,600 to $49,920.
- Employment type: Direct hire, full-time.
- Location: Fountain Valley, CA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.

Company Description

This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.