DeafDigest Gold – March 2, 2014Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-in-london/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/unfriendly-for-deaf-foodtrucks/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-unfair-law/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-lyft-drivers-wanted/
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/
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Top stories about the deaf:
A new sign language in Mexico? Yes, according to someone
that stumbled on sign language used by the deaf of Oaxaca,
which was so different from the sign language used in the
rest of the nation!
Howells Solicitors, a law firm in Great Britain was honored
for being deaf-friendly.
The House of Representatives in Australia is being asked
to allow interpreters during legislative proceedings.
Will they?
Louise Reecejones, a late deafened person, is campaigning
for election as Labour Party MP, representing Stoke-on-Trent North in Great Britain.
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A NEW LAW UNFAIR TO THE DEAF
There is a new law in Illinois that allows hearing drivers
to use cell phone while driving a car; it must either be
a speakerphone or a Bluetooth headset – both which does
not require use of hands. What about the deaf driver? Too
bad; they cannot drive and text while hearing can drive
and talk!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-unfair-law/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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Lake Tahoe Event 2014
U.S. Deaf Skiers and Snowboarders Association
March 19 – March 22, 2014
at Lake Tahoe
more information
http://deafdigest.com/2014-deaf-ski-lake-tahoe-event/
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LYFT IN SEATTLE – DEAF DRIVERS WANTED
In Seattle, WA there is a protest to keep Lyft operating in the city.
What is Lyft? It looks like a taxi but with a pink moustache design in the front of the vehicles. It actually is a carpooling
system, using Lyft apps.
Lyft drivers accept online cash payment for these rides.
The Seattle government people wants to stop this Lyft carpooling
arrangement while Lyft drivers want to keep it continuing.
Deaf with Lyft? Yes, Damien South, who is deaf, is a Lyft
driver. He said there are many Lyft drivers in the San Francisco
Bay area and also in other cities across the nation!
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-lyft-drivers-wanted/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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more information about the 2014 ADARA conference
Pittsburgh, PA
March 13-15, 2014
click on:
http://deafdigest.com/2014-adara-deaf-conference-pittsburgh/
(includes breakout sessions and special events)
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SEEKING A FOOTBALL COACH
Texas School for the Deaf, Austin, TX, is seeking a
new football coach.
Their posting is as follows:
Texas School for the Deaf is searching for a new, energetic and
knowledgeable football coach who can bring our football program to the next
level.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please go to the TSD website
and click on employment tab.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to
contact me via email mailto:chris.hamilton@tsd.state.tx.us
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LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO
(video with captions; may not work with iPads)
Long time ago dangerous for Gallaudet students to walk in dark
http://deafdigest.com/videos/spinalmeningitis/
Do enjoy viewing that video! Sorry, this video may
not work with iPad.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
West Virginia Association of the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/west-virginia-association-of-the-deaf/
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35th World’s Largest Silent Weekend in Orlando, Florida June 19-22
See why over 500 ASL students, ASL teachers and interpreters from 32
states attended the World’s Largest Silent Weekend in 2013. Check
out www.DrSign.com for information on the 35th venue this summer
offering over 150 hours of seminars from presenters, including the
former President of RID, an ASL book author, and others such as Crom
Saunders, Peter Cook, Trix Bruce, etc. There are classes for
everyone ranging from no functional skills all the way to certified
interpreters (2.8 CEUs possible).
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Deaf Pin of the Week – a picture
Two Gallaudet pins side by side
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-pin-two-gallaudet-pins/
DeafDigest thanks Robin Byers-Pierce for providing
the photographs of these pins
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Deaf Question of the Week:
Q. why are there attorneys that say they support
the ADA yet try to fight off ADA lawsuits?
A. To say “I support the ADA” is simply easy talk!
send your questions to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
the most interesting questions may be answered in future DeafDigest editions. Thank you.
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Rene Pellerin’s corner:
Cleaning the oven
We need to clean the oven several times a year.
I assume we blind folks spill at least our share in the oven!
What is more, we DeafBlind folks cannot hear the smoke alarm blaring!
Anyway, cleaning, we need to use our bare hands to feel the dirty
oven floor!
I use a putty knife, to scrape out the charred piles!
Then I vacuum the crumbs, a Shop & Vac does the job!
The self-cleaning oven feature works, but it eats up our electricity!
After I finish cleaning out the oven, I put foil on the bottom.
I will replace it monthly! I am not planning to repeat this job any
time soon!
Rene’s show business is now entering its 3rd year and it
focuses on the Deaf-Blind.
You can email him at mailto:info@renetheunstoppable.com
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Deaf Wish List of the Week:
that TurboTax will make it easier for the deaf
to contact the Customer Service people. There
are rumblings that TurboTax is very deaf-unfriendly!
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DeafHistory:
during the mid-seventies – there was talk of the New York
City Board of Education wanting to dismantle the 47 School
for the Deaf. It took the quiet, behind the scenes efforts
of a hearing person, identity not known, who was friends
with a powerful local politician. That person of power
had a sister who was deaf. He talked with the board of
education behind closed doors; they agreed to leave
the school alone as is. 47 School continues to survive
but split into two separate deaf schools within the
same building.
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
if one wishes to be precise, then 98.6 percent of people speak 161 languages, which is a small
percentage of world’s 6809 languages!
Are these percentages and numbers in the same proportion our sign languages
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Deaf Collegiate Athletes:
an incoming freshman with the University of Oklahoma
men’s golf team is Rylee Reinertson. He is deaf.
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Elite Deaf Athletes:
The recently ended Winter Olympics at Sochi had two
deaf participants – Russia’s Elena Yakovishina in
alpine skiing, and Canada’s Meghan Agosta-Marciano
in women’s hockey
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Deaf Sports Library
Rick Macomber’s updated professional racing
stats (up to 2013)
http://deafdigest.com/rick-macomber-deaf-horse-racing-driver-annual-stats/
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DeafDigest Sports:
http://deafdigestsports.com/
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if you know of mainstreamed athletes, please
e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
click on mainstream on the right side of
http://deafdigestsports.com for the list of
mainstreamed athletes
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
* Director of Human Services – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
* Community Advocate – Los Angeles, CA
* Community Advocate – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
* Community Advocate – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go
to our website:
http://www.gladinc.org
If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume
and application to:
Jeff Fetterman
Human Resources Manager
Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc.
2222 Laverna Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90041
V/TDD: (323) 550-4207(323) 550-4207
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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open positions
The Learning Center for Deaf
Framingham, MA
Secondary Vice Principal (Expected Start Date July 1)
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-job-secondary-vice-principal/
Classroom Teacher of the Deaf
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/
Classroom Teacher of the Deaf – Mathematics
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/
Substitute Classroom Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/subtitute-teaching-jobs-learning-center-for-deaf/
Substitute Classroom Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/substitute-classroom-assistant-job-learning-center-for-deaf/
Walden School Family Partner
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Day
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Residential
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Child Care Worker – Overnight
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Relief Child Care Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-deaf-relief-worker-child-care-worker-substitutes/
System Administrator & Desktop Support
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-desktop-systems-support-specialist-job/
Substitute Daycare Center Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Substitute Daycare Center Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Walden School Teacher (Anticipated Opening)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/
If you are interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website -
http://www.tlcdeaf.org as well as three professional references to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org. The application packet must be complete in order to be considered for the position.
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position opening
Assistant Vice President for NTID Finance and Budget
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
College/Division
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Organization
NTID Finance and Budget
Staff Job Function
Accounting and Financial
Wage Band
123A
Employment Category
Fulltime
Department/College Description
NTID, one of the nine colleges of RIT, is the world’s largest
technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students.
Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
it represents the world’s first effort to educate large numbers of
deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing
students. Together with 15,000 full and part-time hearing students,
over 1,300 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad
study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of
Technology. NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the
success of every student and employee by appreciating the unique
contributions that each person makes to the educational process based
on their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge
and experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT visit <a
href=“http://www.ntid.rit.edu”>http://www.ntid.rit.edu</a>
Position reports directly to the President of NTID and serves as the
principal financial officer for NTID. Areas of responsibility
include: financial reporting; financial and operations policy and
procedure for the financial sustainability of NTID; budget
preparation and monitoring of the college’s budget.
Detailed Job Description
Monitor $90 million in revenue and expenses for the College of NTID.
Prepare financial component of NTID?s annual budget request to the
Department of Education. Prepare responses for all questions from
Department of Education included as a part of the Supplementary Data
of the annual budget request.
Work in partnership with the RIT Budget Director, Controller, and
their staffs.
Assure that NTID expenditures are in compliance with all RIT policies
as well as any mandated by the Department of Education.
Present budget updates and financial analysis for the President of
NTID and the NTID Administrative Council. Advise the President of
NTID of challenges and opportunities for NTID and the RIT Budget
Committee based on multiple funding levels that may be approved by
Congress, and recommend funding amounts to be requested from the
Federal Government.
Advise NAC members, Chairpeople and Department heads to resolve
budget issues that may arise within their divisions/department,
including assisting them in creating financial rationales for
programs they are proposing to the President of NTID or to other RIT
colleges.
Manage multiple projects; demonstrate patience in dealing with
managers with little knowledge of finances; provide support and
advisement to decision makers; communicate effectively in writing,
verbally, and through the use of sign language; and maintain
confidentiality.
Required Minimum Qualifications
Advanced degree in related field: Master of Business Administration,
Accounting, Finance, and/or CPA or equivalent
8-10 years of budget management and financial analysis experience in
a medium to large size organization, preferably in higher education.
Experience in reporting and presenting complex financial information
to administration for decision-making purposes.
5-10 years personnel supervisory experience
Fluency in American Sign Language and familiarity with Deaf culture.
Candidates who are not fluent in American Sign
Language must commence learning immediately and be able to
demonstrate such proficiency within two years of hire.
Required Minimum Education Level
MBA
Required Application Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Cover Letter
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it
at: http://apptrkr.com/439694. Click the link for search openings and
in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the
BR number.
Additional Details
The hiring process for this position may require a criminal
background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or
written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as
determined by Human Resources.
RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity,
pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal
opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender,
religion, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring,
admissions, educational programs and activities.
RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you
need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at
585-475-2424585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations
on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a
case-by-case basis.
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position opening
full-time Case Manager position
Sanderson Community Center
Taylorsville, Utah,
Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
in Taylorsville, Utah, is seeking applicants for a *full-time Case
Manager position*, 40 hours per week, starting range at
$18.38-$24.59/hour, with full state benefits including medical,
dental, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick and holiday leave, etc.
The person in this position will provide case management services
to individuals who are Deaf and hard of hearing most often in
one-on-one settings (perform needs assessments, crisis intervention,
create service plans, make referrals, provide follow up support,
maintain confidentiality), coordinate with outside agencies to obtain
needed accommodations and coordinate service delivery, network to
develop community partnerships, provide workshops, as well as to
identify systems needs, develop policy and advocate for systems
change. Requirements are a Bachelors or Masters degree in a human
service related field, ASL fluency and knowledge of Deaf culture, and
professional experience in a similar capacity. Preference will be
given to candidates who are able to obtain qualifying licensure.
*For full list of requirements, job description, benefits,
supplemental information, and to apply for the position, please visit
the DSDHH Case Manager announcement: https://statejobs.utah.gov
Applications will be accepted until March 12, 2014 11:59 PM
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position opening
The Project Manager/ Interim Director
Denali Deaf Community Center
Anchorage, Alaska
Ok well then that makes that easy to decide.
We would like to run the ad for 2 weeks.
Invoice: Denali Deaf Community Center
email: media.denalidcc@gmail.com
The Project Manager/ Interim Director is contracted to be the interim
Chief Executive Officer of Denali Deaf Community Center. The Director
reports to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the
organization’s consistent achievement of its mission, corporate
compliance and financial objectives. In program development, grant
management and administration, the Director will:
Specific Executive responsibilities:
1. Provide Visionary Leadership by ensuring DDCC has an effective
strategic plan and objectives to achieve its mission, demonstrating
organizational movement toward goals with consistent and timely
progress.
2. Ensure Fiscal Stability by developing program, organizational
and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry
out plans and policies authorized by the board.
3. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all
areas of the organization’s work.
4. Maintain official records, ensure compliance with no profit
regulations, for profit business enterprise, federal, state and local
regulations, ensure grant compliance with the State of Alaska.
5. Maintain a working knowledge of significant developments and
trends in the field including social enterprise and business
development & participating in professional organizations.
In budget and finance, the Director will:
1. Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial
practices for the DDCC as a non profit and corresponding for profit
companies including a cafe, commercial kitchen and facility rental.
2. Work with the staff, Finance Committee, and the board in
preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget
guidelines.
3. Ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the
organization to carry out its work by building unrestricted cash
reserves.
4. Jointly, with the Executive Committee of the board of
directors, conduct official correspondence of the organization, and
jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
5. Manage a 2.6 million dollar budget, ensuring appropriate fiscal
compliance is in place with state use of funds.
In Project Management the Director will:
1. Achieve operational objectives by contributing information and
recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and
completing action plans; implementing production, productivity,
quality, and customer-service standards.
2. Coordinate contracting, bids and monitor contractor
deliverables, resolving problems; completing audits; identifying
trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
3. Mange project funds via financial objectives by forecasting
requirements; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances;
initiating corrective actions.
In communications, the Director will:
1. See that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of
the organization and all important factors influencing it.
2. Publicize the activities of the organization, its programs and
goals.
3. Effectively communicate to Deaf and Hearing, in ASL, writing
English, verbalization and gesture.
4. Establish sound working relationships and cooperative
arrangements with community groups and organizations.
5. Represent the programs and point of view of the organization to
agencies, organizations, and the general public. Participate in
community membership organizations.
6. Enhance DDCC’s reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different projects; exploring opportunities to
add value to agency accomplishments.
In relations with staff, the Director will:
1. Be responsible for the recruitment, employment, and release of
all personnel, both paid staff and volunteers.
2. Accomplish human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting,
orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and
disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning,
monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and
reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and
procedures. Ensure that job descriptions are developed,
that regular performance evaluations are held, and that sound human
resource practices are in place.
3. See that an effective management team, with appropriate
provision for succession, is in place.
4. Encourage staff and volunteer development and education, and
assist program staff in relating their specialized work to the total
program of the organization.
5. Maintain a climate which attracts, keeps, and motivates a
diverse staff of top quality people.
Skills/Qualifications include but are not limited to: Proficiency
ASL, Developing Budgets, Coaching, Supervision, Staffing, Project
Management, Management Proficiency, Process Improvement, Tracking
Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, Performance Management,
Inventory Control, Communication, and Corporate Compliance.
Physical Demands: sitting, speaking, reading, driving, use of
computers, video phones, some lifting, bending and moving objects and
equipment.
Email cover letter & resume to mailto:alaskadeafcenter@gmail.com by 3/7/14
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position opening
Associate Dean of Deaf Studies
Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
Provide educational and academic leadership for excellence in
teaching and learning within a Learning College philosophy and
environment. Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate the programs
and activities of the Deaf Studies Division in Academic Affairs.
Exercise direct supervision over professional, technical and clerical
staff. Coordinate assigned activities with other College departments,
divisions, and outside agencies. Provide highly responsible and
complex administrative support to the Vice President of Academic
Affairs.
The Associate Dean is responsible for the following academic programs
and services: American Sign Language/Deaf Studies Program, Deaf
Education Para-Professional Program, Deaf Preparation Program,
Interpreter Preparation Program, Gallaudet University Regional
Center, and DeafTEC program.
ILLUSTRATIVE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical way to obtain the above knowledge and skill is a
combination of education and experience equivalent to:
Possession of a master’s degree; and one year of formal training,
internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the
administrator’s administrative assignment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application packets must be submitted to the Human Resources Office
by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13th at 5:00 PM. For full description
and to application instructions, visit http://apptrkr.com/438013
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position opening
Assistive Communication Technology Program Manager
State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health Services
Olympia, Washington
full information and application procedures at:
http://deafdigest.com/assistive-communication-technology-program-manager-dual-language-asl/
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position opening
Instructional/Support Faculty positions
NTID
Rochester, NY
INSTRUCTIONAL/SUPPORT FACULTY POSITIONS-NTID
NTID, one of the nine colleges of RIT, is the world’s largest
technological college serving deaf and hard of hearing students.
Created by Congress and funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
it represents the world’s first effort to educate large numbers of
deaf students within a college campus planned primarily for hearing
students. Together with 15,000 full and part-time hearing students,
over 1,300 college-age deaf students from all 50 states and abroad
study and reside on the campus of the Rochester Institute of
Technology.
NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the success of
every student and employee by appreciating the unique contributions
that each person makes to the educational process based on their
ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge and
experiences. For more information about NTID at RIT visit
http://www.ntid.rit.edu.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS:
NTID is currently accepting applications for the following
positions:
Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details
regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 917BR.
Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details
regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 916BR.
Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details
regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 914BR.
Instructional Support Faculty: NTID Science and Mathematics. Details
regarding this position can be found at:
http://careers.rit.edu/faculty Keyword Search: 915BR.
Review of applications will begin March 15, 2014 and will continue
until the position is filled. The hiring of successful candidates is
contingent on the availability of budgetary resources.
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career opportunities
PAHrtners Deaf Services
positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA
PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health
professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults.
Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides
residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH)
children, adolescents and adults. Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf
or Hard of Hearing!
As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HOH community PAHrtners is
rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate,
recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in
the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting
for you! E.O.E.
PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who
are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to
fill the following positions:
WE ARE HIRING FOR PITTSBURGH RESIDENTIAL SITE NOW!!
opening soon!!
See below for opportunities located there:
Job Title: Residential Counselors
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employee Type: Various positions available
Description: This position provides direct client services, including:
encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training
and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and
training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual
disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and
social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma + one year related experience; valid
driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
consumers; strong interpersonal skills.
SEE BELOW FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN GLENSIDE, PA AREA:
Job Title: Staff Interpreter
Location: Glenside, PA only
Employee Type: Part time or Full time available
Description: This position provides interpreting services for:
emergency situations, mental health evaluations, staff meetings, home
visits with Deaf children and adults and community meetings. Must be able
to work with a team of hearing and/or Deaf interpreters.
Qualifications: AA degree with a minimum of three years.
interpreting experience OR BA degree in Interpreting with one year of
experience. Knowledge of mental health disorders and/or developmental
disabilities a plus. Some evening and weekend work and local travel
required. Compliance with PA Act 57 (Certified & Registered with ODHH)
also required.
Job Title: HR Coordinator
Location: Glenside, PA
Job Title: HR Coordinator
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position takes the lead role in all aspects of human
resources including, but not limited to: hiring of staff-from recruitment,
arranging for interviews, checking references, insuring that all necessary
background clearances and regulatory requirements are met and entering the
new staff in our organizational HR databases, maintains personnel files,
directs employee disciplinary activities as needed including terminations,
coordinates credentialing for licensed professionals, collaborates with
the benefits department and provides information to staff regarding their
benefits, supervises audits and accreditations for all programs, and
ensures compliance with employment/labor laws and HIPAA guidelines.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration,
Human Resources Management or related field, plus two years HR experience;
or AA Degree with at least five years of HR experience. Fluency in
American Sign Language required. Must possess strong writing/proofreading
skills and excellent organizational/time management skills.
Job Title: Case Managers
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full time position
Description: This position provides resources and support to clients
and their families who reside in our residential programs. Duties: assess
service needs of individuals to ensure continuum of care; develop service
plans; provide independent living skills instructions; advocate for access
to public and private programs such as medical and vocational services.
Qualifications: BA/BS degree in a human services field preferred;
or high school diploma + 12 credit hours in social science with two years.
behavioral health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational
skills, fluency in ASL and familiarity with other visual communication
modes and language levels. Must be willing to work some evenings and
weekends as needed and travel to various areas in the community. Knowledge
of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals
including IDEA and ADA a plus; must have a valid driver’s license.
Job Title: Counselors for Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Various shifts available
Description: This position provides direct care/supervision to
adolescents with behavioral health challenges. Duties: provide life
skills training such as: provide opportunities for community integration,
participate in treatment of adolescents being served through observation,
interaction, limit setting, implementation of treatment plans and behavior
modification plans; assist in the development of positive peer culture,
assist with making meals, provide 1:1 in school, run daily and weekly
group meetings, assist with homework and provide support during family
home visits.
Qualifications: One year related experience (preferably with
children/adolescents); valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL;
demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach,
advise and motivate; strong interpersonal skills. Qualified candidate will
also be a strong team player who possesses a great amount of patience and
dedication to working with adolescents.
Job Title: Residential Counselors
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Various positions available
Description: This position provides direct client services, including:
encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training
and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and
training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual
disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and
social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts.
Qualifications: HS diploma + one year related experience; valid
driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in
independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf
consumers; strong interpersonal skills.
Send your letter of intent and resumes to:
Linda Claypool, HR Coordinator
PAHrtners Deaf Services,
614 N. Easton Road,
Glenside, PA 19038
Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com
Fax: 215-884-6301
http://www.pahrtners.com
Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs
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(revised posting)
Executive Director
American School for the Deaf
West Hartford, CT
American School for the Deaf (ASD) is seeking an Executive Director to lead and provide strategic vision to the nation’s oldest school for the deaf and the birthplace of deaf education in the U.S. ASD serves deaf and hard of hearing infants, children, youth, adults and their families and caregivers through its statewide Birth-to-Three program, the core pre K-12 grade campus-based program, outreach and support services provided to school districts, a licensed treatment center and academic program for behaviorally challenged deaf and hard of hearing students, an international program for high school-age students and an adult vocational program.
The Executive Director is the CEO and administrative head of the school and reports to the Board of Directors. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Administration or a related field; 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in a complex and diverse educational institution; excellent written and communications skills and ASL proficiency; finance and budgeting expertise and strategic planning experience.
For more information including a complete job description and application procedure, please visit the ASD website at www.asd-1817.org. Application deadline is February 7, 2014.
EOE/ADA
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Job announcement
Superintendent, ND School for the Deaf/
Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
State Department of Public Instruction
Devils Lake, North Dakota
position description & application instructions at:
http://deafdigest.com/job-announcement-superintendent-north-dakoka-deaf-schoolresource-center/
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position opening
Communication Specialist
HSDC
Seattle, Washington
Immediate Supervisor:
Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Department:
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Position Summary Description:
Case management, peer counseling and coping skills to work with individuals who lost hearing later in life or who are hard of hearing. Provide and promote HSDC-Seattle Case Management, Outreach and Advocacy Services with assistance to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened clients in Region 4&6: King, Snohomish, Kitsap, Jefferson and Clallam Counties.
Employment at HSDC is an .at-will. relationship. HSDC is an EOE
Position Duties & Responsibilities: Provide client assistance, case management and advocacy in dealing with public and private agencies through peer counseling and the development and implementation of an action plan to remove communication and/or independent living barriers. Develop and implement an action plan to train government agencies, human service organizations, and other appropriate entities on communication access, legal responsibilities and the cultural and linguistic needs of the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. Assist in developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with governmental, community organizations, and agencies providing resources for clients. Develop and implement an action plan to familiarize or train Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened people concerning government, legal, communication, and community, cultural and self-advocacy issues. Maintain appropriate and confidential case files, records and statistical data on all client contact and counseling in accordance with the policies and procedures of HSDC. Work as a team member of HSDC and the community to improve and enrich the lives of Deaf, Deaf-Blind , Late Deafened and Hard of Hearing in the communities served. Prepare monthly reports on services provided. Other duties as assigned.
Equipment Used: Microsoft Office, including word, Outlook, Power Point, Publisher and Excel Telephone, TTY, Videophone General office equipment, such as printer, copier, fax machine
Required/Preferred Qualifications: Preferred fluent in ASL or willingness to learn ASL and good computer skills required. Bachelors degree or higher; experience in deafness, education, public speaking, counseling and/or related fields. Knowledge of Deaf Culture and legal rights of Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. Minimum of two years experience in case management. Proficient in written English and the ability to collect and monitor data.
Ability to work positively with community members and fellow staff. Individual should be self-directed, flexible, highly organized, able to prioritize, and exercise a high degree of independent judgment and confidentiality. Willingness to travel is essential as well as work evening and weekend hours as needed. Drivers license, accessible vehicle and valid Washington auto insurance preferred.
Environmental Demands:
(e.g., Usual office conditions) Professional office environment, typically Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm with flexibility for to work evening and weekend hours as needed.
Physical & Mental Demands:
(e.g., Usual office conditions) Sitting for long intervals and extensive use of a computer
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Resume
2. Include three references of which one should be work-related.
3. Prepare a cover letter that specifically addresses how you are suited to undertake the main tasks and possess the qualifications outlined in these job details.
4. Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Ariele Belo, Director of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, HSDC, 1625 19th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Or e-mail to: mailto:abelo@hsdc.org
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position opening
Executive Director
Deaf Empowerment Awareness Foundation, Inc.
St Louis, MO
(AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER)
Invites applications for the Executive Director position
SALARY: COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION:
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of DEAF Inc. and is responsible for the implementation and execution of its programs and services.
Examples of Work;
-Directs the day to day operations in the areas of fiscal and personnel management and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s mission, policies and applicable laws.
-Responsible for developing and implementing organization’s budget, coordinating the preparation and oversight of accounting functions including final authorization on all accounting transactions; selection, evaluation, direction, training and supervising of employees.
-Manages program development including analyzing, evaluating procedures and practices regarding organizational structure, staffing, work distribution and assignment of duties.
-Participates and leads the organizations. strategic planning efforts and progress toward meeting established goals and objectives.
-Is visible and involved in the Deaf and hard of hearing communities.
-Studies and analyzes existing systems and the needs of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and recommends to the Board of Directors changes in policies, procedures and standards for programs and services to meet those needs.
-Communicates a focused vision for the organization for individual staff’s professional growth and performs other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
-Oversees the creation and preparation of grants and other fiscal resources for the development of special projects and services for serving individuals who are either Deaf or Hard of Hearing.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in administration, social service, or deaf-related field AND a minimum of 3 years of administration experience required; must include cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendations and completion of a supplemental questionnaire on or before closing date.
Preference given to applicants who have: Master’s degree, fluent in American Sign Language with grant-writing experiences.
Applications to be mailed to:
Attention: Karyn Houston, Board President 25 East Frisco Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63119
618-310-0055618-310-0055
Application can be emailed to: mailto:Board@deafinc.org
Interested applicants are encouraged to view the announcement in whole: http://www.deafinc.org/executive-director.html
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position opening
Executive Director
The Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Albuquerque, NM
Opening Date: Monday, December 2, 2013
Closing Date: Friday, December 27, 2013
Executive Director
The Commission for Deaf and Hard of Hearing is seeking an Executive Director (ED). The ED will be responsible for managing department directors and other agency staff; plan and direct new and current programs or services; oversight of the development of the Agency’s program budget projection; develop program goals and objectives; develop Requests for Proposals; management and oversight of various Agency contracts; work and interact with the other State Government agencies; review proposed regulations; respond to multiple inquiries from legislators, other agencies and many interested parties; represent the Agency at meetings and public functions; participate in legislative activities that include presenting program and policy analysis; represent the Agency during legislative sessions.
Qualifications for the position: a Master’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Social Services or a related field is required for this position. Eight (8) years managing programs or projects that include strategic planning, and/or developi