2015-02-09

DeafDigest Blue – February 8, 2015

Blue Edition

Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
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This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
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“Finding Zoe” on Sale at Harris Communications

“Finding Zoe” tells the story of Brandi Rarus, who was 6 years old

when spinal meningitis took away her hearing. She was mainstreamed in

school, but felt caught between two worlds-the Deaf and the hearing.

Brandi embraced Deaf culture in college and married Tim, a leader of

the Gallaudet Uprising in support of selecting the university’s first

Deaf president. The two went on to marry and had three hearing boys.

Although Brandi was incredibly grateful to have her three wonderful

sons, she couldn’t shake the feeling something was missing. Brandi

found the answer to her prayers when fate brought her new adopted

daughter into her life.

Set against the backdrop of Deaf America, “Finding Zoe” is an

uplifting story of hope, adoption, and everyday miracles. It tells

how a deaf baby finds her way into a deaf family to embrace her

culture and language.

“Finding Zoe” (B1293) is on sale at Harris Communications for only

$17.60 (regularly $22.00).

Sale ends February 19, 2015.

To find out more, go to:
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Contact us at:

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Top stories about the deaf:

The first-time International Photography Exhibition

of the deaf took place in Croatia. Judges selected

best photographs among these deaf contestants and

the winner was a man from Kashmir.

For the second time in the past several years

the Fresno State University Deaf Education

program was given a huge donation, in order

to train more students to become teachers

of the deaf. Who made the large donation?

The benefactor wanted to stay anonymous!

First it was Belgium that allowed the deaf

to plan their own suicides. Another

country – Switzerland – has allowed it!

Two cousins, one of them deaf, wanted to

die by suicide, feeling that life is impossible

for them. Very sad.

The police of Ann Arbor, Michigan is giving

its officers special training on how to deal

with the deaf.

60 percent of classroom interpreting understood

by the deaf? Acceptable or not acceptable?

Non-acceptance was the issue raised in a newspaper

article in Nebraska.

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DEAF DINNER TABLE DISCRIMINATION

A deaf man refused to attend a family

dinner because of no communication between

him and his hearing family members.

A hearing man surprised that deaf person.

He explained that his wife is from Bulgaria.

And when the family visits Bulgaria for

vacation, he feels discrimination. No one

speaks English at the dining table. As a

result, he is forced to eat too much and

to drink too much!

– for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
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2015 TDI Biennial Conference

“TDI and ADA: Leveraging 25 years of Achieving Access”

August 18-22, 2015

Baltimore, MD

more information at:
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COLD WEATHER KILLS CONVERSATION WITH DEAF

Not sure if it is a fad, but there are more

and more hearing people on the sidewalk during

windy, cold days that cover their mouths with

scarf.

Deaf people are not able to read the lips

or the facial expressions of hearing people

that cover their faces with scarf!

– for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
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WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?

that the hearing person would tell the deaf person

“look at me; do not look at the interpreter”

COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR – continuing series

Many people ask me how I “type” so fast. The reason is that CART

providers and realtime captioners do not “type” most words letter by

letter. They write whole words or phrases phonetically on their steno

machines.

Captioners put unusual names and terms in dictionaries in their

computer software. Most of the software programs for CART providers

and captioners use a main dictionary for words, phrases, and names

that would be appropriate for all assignments. Then they also have

what are called job dictionaries.

A captioner may have a job dictionary for the names of basketball

players for a basketball game, and that captioner may also have a job

dictionary for the names of news anchors and personnel at a specific

television station. A CART provider might have a job dictionary for

biology terms used in college classes, and he or she might have a job

dictionary for the names of all the people and places discussed at

the local city council meeting. If unusual names and terms are used

that are not applicable to all assignments, it makes sense for the

captioner to create a job dictionary.

If a word or name comes up that is not in one of the captioner’s

dictionaries for that assignment, the captioner must think quickly

enough to fingerspell that word, or an error will occur.

A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF

hearing people constantly amazed that many deaf

people have great speech

(Every deaf person, no matter if it is ASL, oral,

Cued Speech, late-deafened, hearing aid user, CI user,

etc, share these pet peeves. You may laugh or cry)

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DeafLaw

The Cookeville Regional Medical Center, in Tennessee,

discriminating against the deaf? This is the basis of the

lawsuit filed by two deaf men, because of no interpreters

in the emergency room.

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News of the Week – Looking Back 10 Years Ago:

Doug Bullard passed away of cancer. He was the

author of a novel “Islay”, a satire of a Deaf man

founding a nation, of which a majority of residents

were deaf. This novel was published in 1986.

It was the only novel he wrote. And he was years

ahead of his time – because there is a current

movement in South Dakota to establish a “sign

language town”.

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News of the Week – Looking Back 5 Years Ago:

In Japan, a company is working on a fire alarm

for the deaf, and it is not a strobe but a “stink

odor” alarm! The stink comes from the wasabi, which is

a popular Japanese horseradish.

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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:

Are deaf club webmasters that do not post on an

active basis hurting their own deaf clubs?

Often we click on a deaf club web site only to

find it has not been updated for a long, long time!

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The deaf in pleasure-reading books:

Brain Storm

by Richard Dooling

attorney defending a murder case, where a deaf person

was murdered

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– EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! –

*  Deputy Director – Los Angeles, CA

*  Public Relations Coordinator – Los Angeles, CA

*  Staff Interpreter – Los Angeles, CA

*  Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) – Riverside, CA

*  Job Developer/Interpreter – Pacoima, CA

*  Job Developer/Interpreter –  West Covina, CA

*  Human Resources Manager – Los Angeles

*  Community Advocate (Part time )- Riverside

*  Quality Assistant (Part time )- Los Angeles

*  Lifesigns Dispatcher (Part time )- Los Angeles

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

Fax #: (323) 550-4204

E-mail: mailto:gladhr@gladinc.org

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three available positions

RHA Behavioral Health for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Job Openings

RHA Behavioral Health for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

state of North Carolina

*  Behavioral Health Therapist- Morganton, NC

*  Behavioral Health Therapist- Greensboro, NC

*  Behavioral Health Therapist, Wilmington, NC

To learn more about RHA Behavioral Health for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing,

please visit our website:
http://www.

rhabehavioralhealth.org/

programs_services/our_deaf_

and_hard_of_hearing_services/

If interested in positions above, please contact:

Lindsey Gray

Business Manager

RHA Behavioral Health for the DHH

2527 E. Lyon Station Rd.

Creedmoor, NC 27522

919.518.9293 (Office)
919.528.2971 (fax)

mailto:LGray@rhanet.org

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Job Opening

Supervisor I / Student Life – Dean of Students

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind

Colorado Springs, CO

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado

Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to

consider our employment opportunity.  Interested persons are invited to

visit CSDB’s website at . http://www.csdb.org/careers-2/

classified-3/

where the official job announcement for Supervisor I / Student Life

Programs (Dean of Students) may be found in its entirety, including major

duties/responsibilities, under Non-Classified employment.  This job

announcement is open until the position is filled.

BROAD SCOPE OF POSITION:

This position reports to the Superintendent, or designee, and is

responsible for providing leadership to and for the administration of

Student Life services for students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or

blind/low vision, which includes, but is not limited to: student

dormitories, transportation, recreation, athletics, student organizations,

and programming in support of students. educational growth.  This position

is also responsible to oversee student discipline campus wide.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

– Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, (School)

Administration, or in a professional discipline in a related field (e.g.,

Counseling, Child Development, etc.) from an accredited college or

university; specialization in Deaf Education or Vision Education preferred

– Five (5) years successful experience in the field of Deafness or visual

impairment in an educational, student life/residential, or child/student

development setting working with children and youth who are

Deaf/hard-of-hearing and/or blind/low vision; three (3) years of

administrative and/or supervisory experience preferred

– Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at the Advanced skill level

as demonstrated by an appropriate assessment tool and according to school

policy

Terms of Employment:

Full-Time; scheduled to work 210 days during the academic year (as per

established School Calendar), beginning with the 2015-2016 school year.

Employment is at-will, with no actual, expressed, or implied contract.

Salary Range:  $60,000 to $75,000 per year; the base salary shall be

established based upon appropriate education and experience.  Excellent

benefits.

Contact information:

Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office

Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind

33 North Institute Street

Colorado Springs, CO  80903

E-mail:  mailto:clutz@csdb.org;  (719) 578-2114 (phone);  (719) 578-2239 (fax)

Website:  http://csdb.org/

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Job Opening

Rehabilitation Counselor / Rehab Counselor Trainee (RCD)

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Fishersville, Virginia

Closing Date:    Open Until Filled

The Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) at the Virginia

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is currently seeking

a motivated Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor RCD (Rehab Counselor

for the Deaf) to provide comprehensive vocational rehabilitation

services,  which result in employment and enhanced independent living

for persons with disabilities. Core case management services include

guidance and counseling, training, physical/mental restoration, and

job placement services. Caseloads consist of individuals who are deaf

and hard of hearing and a general caseload of adults / students with

disabilities.

This position is located in Fishersville, Virginia, which is in the

Shenandoah Valley and is 15 minutes from the Virginia School for the

Deaf and the Blind.  For more information on the area, review the

Shenandoah Valley Travel Association website
http://www.visitshenandoah.

org/

The agency has the option of filling this job at the Counselor I

(Trainee) level if fully qualified applicants are interviewed and not

selected. The minimum salary for a Counselor I (Trainee) is

$28,782-54,653. The minimum salary for a Counselor II (fully

qualified) is $37,047-70,801. To review the position and apply, visit

the website
https://jobs.agencies.

virginia.gov/applicants/jsp/

shared/position/JobDetails_

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announcing openings

Teachers of the Deaf

American School for the Deaf

West Hartford, CT

Visit ASD website
http://www.asd-1817.org for detailed information

The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in

West Hartford, Connecticut.  It is a residential and day program operating

as a state-aided private school.  It was established in 1817 as the first

permanent school for the deaf in America

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s Degree in Education of the Deaf or Special Education, appropriate

State of CT Teacher Certification (057 or 065).  SCPI Level of

Intermediate Plus.  Experience and/or coursework teaching English as a

second language preferred.  Bachelor’s Degree in Deaf Education or Special

Education will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send resume and letter of application to:

Human Resources Office

American School for the Deaf

139 North Main Street

West Hartford, CT

06107-1269

FAX (860) 570-1832

The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of

race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital

status, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, disability

(including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present

history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability),

genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state

and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

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career announcement

Agency Director

COPD Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

As a condition of employment, all CCS employees are required to clear an

FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Summary

POSITION Agency Director

AGENCY COPD Albuquerque

STATUS Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Manages all aspects of Southwest Community Services. (SCS) Community

Outreach Program for the Deaf (COPD) – New Mexico to include budget

development, staff management, policy development, contract/license

compliance, grant/contract proposal development and property/lease

management. Position assures a local presence for the interpreting program

in New Mexico through working with the interpreting community, Deaf

community and funding partners to ensure continual quality services to the

local community. Assists SCS. Executive Director with organizational

structure development, strategic planning, fiscal operations and

fundraising activities. Works with the Operations Director to assure local

interpreting needs and structure are met. Position may from time to time

be stressful and require a high demand of performance. May perform other

duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

. Assists in formulating administrative and operational policies needed

for agency and SCS

. Oversees the daily operation of the agency, contracts and collections

processes; quality of services and billing processes

. Develops and refines organizational structure for service delivery

. Assists in the selection of training and supervision of staff, interns

and volunteers

. Develops yearly budget, oversees revenue/expenditures, and tracks

billing processes

. Assists in the preparation of fiscal and programmatic reports, as needed

. Oversees agency billing, collections and expenses processes

. Works with professionals and members of the Deaf Community to maintain

an Agency Advisory Board

. Oversees and supervises the COPD-NM Interpreting, Vocational, Deaf-Blind

Services and Client Service Departments, as well as all services offered

at COPD-New Mexico

. Partners with the Agency board in the establishment of priorities and

goal setting for COPD-NM

. Works with the interpreting community to assure quality programming and

best practices

. Works as a team with the SCS Super Center to assure quality interpreting

in New Mexico

. Works throughout the state to determine issues and concerns affecting

Deaf persons and persons with a hearing loss in the areas of interpreting,

independent living, vocational services, Deaf-Blind and other hearing loss

populations and services

. Works as part of the SCS Executive Director’s team to assure that local

New Mexico issues and concerns are reviewed

. Works with the Operations Director to assure continual quality

interpreting and that operations are effective.

. Provides information for continual growth of interpreting services

. Conducts monthly Board meetings

. Facilitates community involvement and sets a responsive tone with staff,

the community, and Board members

. Works as a team in development of reports that determine continual

adherence to productivity measurement and monthly fill rates and works

with the team to develop procedures to accomplish stated recommendations

. Consults with agencies regarding professional and ethical conduct of

contract interpreters

. Evaluates interpreter services and develops recommendations of changes

based on community needs and service operation; shares information with

the Executive Director and Director of Operations for future planning.

. Provides information to the Agency Advisory Board regarding all aspects

of COPD-NM services

. Assists in policy and program development

. Assures that staff are aware, trained and knowledgeable of CCS and SCS

policies

. Assists in the preparation of grants and contract proposals

. Develops and performs staff, program and agency evaluations

. Plans project and grant activities to assure that goals and objectives

are met in a systematic and timely fashion

. Manages contracts and grants related to Vocational Rehabilitation,

private foundations and other governmental entities

. Develops and prepares required contract monitoring reports for all

agency programs

. Works with the community to provide education on deafness and to develop

private funding sources

. Acts as a liaison to other community agencies

. Communicates all contractual, staff and funding issues with Executive

Director

. Works with New Mexico Community leaders at the Commission, Governor’s

Council, Vocational Rehabilitation and other stakeholders to assure

continued development of programs to address the needs of consumers with a

hearing loss

. Ensures that all programs, services and staff actions adhere to contract

requirements, licensing and accreditation standards, and CCS Personnel

Policies and Procedures

. Develops methods of assessing staffing patterns needed, productivity and

the quality of services provided

. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, providing

constructive performance feedback and separating employees

. Plans, organizes and leads staff meetings

. May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to

describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not

be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be

inherent in the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

. Master’s in Rehabilitation, Business, Public Administration, Social

Science, Social Work or Education

. 5 years of professional/technical experience in personnel

administration, rehabilitation, social work or employment services with a

broad knowledge of occupational information

. 5 years of experience supervising and managing a community service

program

. 3 years of experience analyzing budgetary information

. 3 years of experience in proposal and grant writing

. Proven strong communication skills . oral and written are clear,

concise, and in an organized fashion using appropriate style, grammar and

tone

. Pass FBI Background Check

. Fluency in American Sign Language

. Ability to work with a diverse group of people, establishing positive

relationships

. Pass drug screening

. Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico Motor

Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

. Additional Education in related field

. Additional years of directly related experience

. Personal experience with Deafness and Deaf culture

SALARY $19.50 – $30.23 depending on experience and educational background

SELECTION Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their

qualifications, training and related job experience

HOW TO APPLY Complete application at:

Community Outreach Program for the Deaf

3908 Carlisle NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107

505-255-7636

Fax resume and cover letter . 505-255-8029

Email resume and cover letter . mailto:humanresources@ccs-

soaz.org

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted

Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Director of Human

Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068

CLOSING DATE Open Until Filled

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Corporate

Director of Human Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068.

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona strengthens families,

supports communities, provides compassionate services, and strives for

excellence. For more information visit our website at: http://www.ccs-soaz.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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career announcement

Vocational Program Director I

COPD Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM

As a condition of employment, all CCS employees are required to clear an

FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Summary

STATUS  Exempt

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Oversees consumers into the main COPD-NM service program performing

intakes and triaging person to appropriate individuals.  Develops

employment options and coordinates job placement efforts by improving the

employment outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons and persons with

disabilities.  Coordinates with employers, Vocational Rehabilitation,

Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and training delivery systems.  Maintains

contractual relationship with funding source, maintains unit records of

consumer contacts to include unit counts, attendance sheets, SOAP notes

and daily checklists while ensuring that all contractual documentation in

client files is complete. Supervise and independently evaluate employees.

Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of

performance. May perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

.       Oversees consumers into the main COPD-NM service program

performing intakes and triaging person to appropriate individuals

.       Works with team of COPD-NM staff to review intake information and

to coordinate services

.       Develops consumer plans and coordinates consumer activities

through the Agency system

.       Reviews referrals and provides intake and initial assessment for

program eligibility; completes all required program paper work

.       Provides assessments addressing training needs, support needs and

environmental adaptation needs of the work site

.       Develops relationships with community employers to provide a

network of training and job placement opportunities for the Deaf and Hard

of Hearing and persons with disabilities

.       Performs vocational counseling, job development, and job coaching

.       Collaborates and coordinates with Vocational Rehabilitation, WIA,

Welfare to Work, youth opportunity programs, dislocated worker programs,

school systems, employers, consumer based organizations, training delivery

systems and community vocational rehabilitation programs to increase

access to training and job opportunities

.       Assures that staff are aware, trained and knowledgeable of CCS and

SCS policies

.       Management and oversight of contracts and grants related to

Vocational Rehabilitation, private foundations and other governmental

entities

.       Develops and prepares required contract monitoring reports for all

agency programs

.       Acts as a liaison to other community agencies

.       Ensures that all programs, services and staff actions adhere to

contract requirements, licensing and accreditation standards, and CCS

Personnel Policies and Procedures

.       Supports Agency growth through the development of enclave options

and NISH contracts

.       Supports the Agency’s use of best practices

.       Consults with staff supervisor, as needed, to assure the

competencies of the strategies with staff and the use and integration of

techniques with consumers in the program

.       Meets with employers and supports the development of training and

employment options for consumers

.       Enters data on consumer demographics, caseload size, and

performance measures and develops reports, as requested

.       Maintains communication with referral sources

.       Works with schools and the County to set up classes for Deaf youth

and adults in the areas of cognitive therapy and employment retention

skills

.       Develops job options and markets potential job openings to include

development of OJT contracts; monitors the expenditures of all OJT

contracts

.       Writes monthly progress reports, as required

.       Maintains an up-to-date employer contract record

.       Maintains unit records of consumer contacts to include unit

counts, attendance sheets, SOAP notes and daily checklists

.       Ensures all contractual documentation in client file is complete

.       Provides follow-up services to ensure client and employer

satisfaction

.       Coordinates vocational information workshops for Deaf and Hard of

Hearing consumers and employers

.       Represents agency on planning committees as determined by

supervisor

.       Review staff monthly reports for submittal to state entity

.       Reviews all job placements and works with staff and employers on

coaching needs

.       Supervise and independently evaluate employees

.       May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business

The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to

describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not

be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be

inherent in the job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

.       Bachelor’s in Sociology, Rehabilitation, Counseling or related

field

.       5 years of experience serving as a Vocational Counselor

.       2 years of experience working directly with Deaf individuals

.       Fluent in American Sign Language skills

.       1 year of supervisory experience

.       Knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation system

.       Pass drug screening

.       Pass FBI Background Check

.       Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico

Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

.       Master’s in Sociology, Rehabilitation, Counseling or related field

.       Proficiency in American Sign Language

.       Additional years of directly related experience

.       2 or more  years of supervisory experience

.       1 year of experience working in Rehabilitation

.       1 year of experience working in Vocational Education

.       First Aid and CPR certification

SALARY          $17.35 – $21.69 depending on experience and educational

background

SELECTION       Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their

qualifications, training and related job experience

HOW TO APPLY    Complete application at:

Community Outreach Program for the Deaf

3908 Carlisle NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico  87107

505-255-7636

Fax resume and cover letter . 505-255-8029

Email resume and cover letter . mailto:humanresources@ccs-

soaz.org

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted

Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Director of Human

Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068

CLOSING DATE            Open Until Filled

Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an

interview will be contacted.

Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Corporate

Director of Human Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068.

Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona strengthens families,

supports communities, provides compassionate services, and strives for

excellence.  For more information visit our website at:  http://www.ccs-soaz.org

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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position opening

Instructional/Support Faculty

Rochester Institute of Technology/NTID

Rochester, NY

Position Title

Instructional/Support Faculty

College/Division

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Organization

NTID Liberal Studies

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Tenured

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

12-Aug-2015

Department/College Description

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:

THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in

professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and

creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states

and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in

1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed,

coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career

education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000

undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest

private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree

programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home

to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been

honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great

Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science

Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is

responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in

the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region,

is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest

metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region,

which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and

ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16%

African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin.

It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S.

Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for “raising

a family” by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as

“Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in

Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metropolitan areas having

the best “quality of life in the nation”; and is among Essence

Magazine’s “Top 10 Cities for Black Families”?

Detailed Job Description

The National Technical Institute of the Deaf at Rochester Institute

of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at

the Assistant Professor rank in Criminal Justice to start August

2015. Responsibilities include teaching introductory courses in the

Criminal Justice major, as well as relevant interdisciplinary courses

in the General Education core as needed.

Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the Department of

Liberal Studies, the college of NTID, and RIT through research and

through mentoring of pre baccalaureate and baccalaureate Deaf and

Hard of Hearing students.  We seek individuals who also have the

ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to

student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship;

integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation

and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.

Required Minimum Qualifications

– Ph.D, or ABD, in Criminal Justice, Juris Doctor, or terminal degree

in a closely related field completed by June 2015.

– Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

– Evidence of scholarly activity and productivity in the field.

– Experience teaching and mentoring Deaf and Hard of Hearing

undergraduate students in introductory courses in Criminal Justice,

as well as relevant interdisciplinary courses in General Education.

– Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s

continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and

individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Cover Letter

Research Statement

Statement of Diversity Contribution

List of References

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

List of Publications

Letters of Recommendation

How To Apply

Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/559105 , search openings, then

KEYWORD SEARCH: 1459BR.

Please submit your  application, your cover letter addressing the

listed qualifications; a vita including a list of publications, and

upload the following attachments:

– The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

– A description of research plans, potential to collaborate with

other faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate

students in research

– A statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also

addresses commitment to undergraduate and graduate education

– Up to three sample publications/preprints (max size 5MB)

– A “contribution to diversity” statement.

Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation, one

of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly

via email to mailto:pjknge@rit.edu

You can contact the search committee with questions about the

position at mailto:careers@rit.edu

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a

suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by

January 15, 2015.

Additional Details

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

585-475-2424 or email your request to mailto:Careers@rit.edu

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a

case-by-case basis.

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position opening

Instructional/Support Faculty

Rochester Institute of Technology/NTID

Rochester, NY

Position Title

Instructional/Support Faculty

College/Division

National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Organization

NTID Liberal Studies

Faculty Type (Tenure Status)

Tenure-Track

Faculty Rank

Assistant Professor

Employment Category

Fulltime

Anticipated Start Date

12-Aug-2015

Department/College Description

THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT:

THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in

professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and

creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states

and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in

1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed,

coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career

education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000

undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest

private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree

programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home

to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been

honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great

Colleges to Work For” for four years. RIT is a National Science

Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is

responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in

the Upstate NY HERC.

Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region,

is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest

metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region,

which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and

ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16%

African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin.

It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S.

Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for “raising

a family” by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as

“Best Places to Live in America” by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in

Expansion Management Magazine’s ranking of metropolitan areas having

the best “quality of life in the nation”; and is among Essence

Magazine’s “Top 10 Cities for Black Families”?

Detailed Job Description

The National Technical Institute of the Deaf at Rochester Institute

of Technology invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at

the Assistant Professor rank in clinical, cognitive, developmental,

behavioral, educational, or social psychology, starting August 2015.

Responsibilities include teaching and tutoring introductory

psychology courses, and related courses as needed.

Successful applicants are expected to contribute to the Department of

Liberal Studies, the college of NTID, and RIT through research and

through mentoring of pre baccalaureate and baccalaureate Deaf and

Hard of Hearing students.  We are seeking individuals who also have

the ability and interest to contribute to a community committed to

student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship;

integrity and ethics; respect, diversity, and pluralism; innovation

and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration.

Select to view links to RIT’s core values, honor code, and diversity

commitment.

Required Minimum Qualifications

– Ph.D., or ABD, in Psychology, or in a closely related field

completed by June 2015.

– Experience teaching and mentoring Deaf and Hard of Hearing

undergraduate students in introductory psychology and related

courses.

– Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

– Evidence of scholarly activity and productivity in the field.

– Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college’s

continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and

individual differences.

Required Minimum Education Level

PhD

Required Application Documents

Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Cover Letter

Research Statement

Statement of Diversity Contribution

List of References

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

List of Publications

Letters of Recommendation

How To Apply

Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/559109 . Search openings, then

KEYWORD SEARCH:1460BR.

Please submit your application, your cover letter addressing the

listed qualifications; a vita including a list of publications and

upload the following attachments:

– The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references

– A description of research plans, potential to collaborate with

other faculty, and commitment to mentoring undergraduate in research

– A statement of teaching philosophy and any experience that also

addresses commitment to undergraduate education

– Up to three sample publications/preprints (max size each

sample-5MB)

– A “contribution to diversity” statement.

Please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation, one

of which includes an assessment of teaching potential, sent directly

via email to pjknge@rit.edu.

You can contact the search committee with questions about the

position at mailto:careers@rit.edu

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until a

suitable candidate is found. Applicants are encouraged to apply by

January 15, 2015.

Additional Details

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

585-475-2424 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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employment opportunity

Executive Director

Metro Deaf School

St. Paul, MN

12 month administrative position

Overview of Responsibilities:

The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the school and,

as such, is responsible for the management of the school, the administration

of all Board approved policies and the conduct and quality of the

district’s educational programs and support systems.

The Executive Director will maintain a high professional profile (local,

philanthropic, national) and be able to access programmatic opportunities

and develop unique, collaborative vehicles with other public and private

organizations and institutions.  The Executive Director will be a

strategic marketer and relationship-builder who maximizes connections

and develops agendas with agencies, organizations, and individuals to

increase opportunities for financial support and program development.

Qualifications:

Required Master’s Degree in Deaf Education, School Psychology or

School Social Work; additional licensure in School Administration or

willingness to obtain within 2 years; Command of American Sign Language

and written English; 5+ years of school experience including experience

as an educational leader; knowledge of/training in Bilingual Education;

experience with organizational budgets

Salary and Benefits:

Commensurate with education and experience (range: $70,000-$90,000)

Application Procedure: Position Description and electronic application

process available on-line at www.mdsmn.org ; all applications will be

screened; those meeting criteria will be contacted; interviews arranged.

Closing date:    February 1, 2015

METRO DEAF SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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career opportunities

PAHrtners Deaf Services

positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA

www.pahrtners.com/careers
www.facebook.com/deafjobs

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE

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 and in Pittsburgh,

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:

Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

– Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations

Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults

with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs . Full

Time; Glenside location

Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program . Full

Time; Glenside location

Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with

Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs . Full Time;

Glenside location

Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for

Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location

Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside

location

Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location

HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location

Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each

position.

Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs

Send your letter of intent and resume to:

Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager

PAHrtners Deaf Services,

614 N. Easton Road,

Glenside, PA 19038

Email: mailto:ewilliams@pahrtners.com

Fax: 215-884-6301

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