DeafDigest Gold – February 2, 2014Gold edition Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/no-deaf-money-in-politics/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearing-in-cafe/
This week’s ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-ci-not-magic/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-gatekeeper/
(if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video)
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Deaf Cartoon (Fogey) of the week:
http://deafdigest.com/category/comics/
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sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always
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Gold section.
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Top stories about the deaf:
the College Bowl will take place at Atlanta, GA on
July 1-5, 2014. For years the bowl teams consisted
of the big 3 – Gallaudet, NTID, and CSUN. The
last competition, in 2012, involved other colleges -
SWCID, U of Minnesota and U of Texas. Possibly
more colleges will join the competition this summer.
Why do deaf people inherit their deafness? A team of
researchers from the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal is saying it has something to do with
proteins in the inner ear hair cells.
A new program is being built in Great Britain to help
the deaf appreciate music better. It is called Interactive Music Awareness Program.
An interpreting agency in one part of London is facing eviction because of housing rules giving priority to
individuals in need of housing as opposed to businesses in need of housing! The agency is upset and is fighting
back!
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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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Deaf Author Corner at Harris Communications
Find books and DVDs written or produced by deaf people at Harris
Communications. Our large selection includes books by Marlee Matlin,
Mark Drolsbaugh, and Cooper Nickerson. Find videos by ASL Films,
Everyday ASL, Dr. Sign, and Lance McWilliams.
From personal stories, to sign language instruction, to entertaining
films and music videos, we have a comprehensive collection of books and
DVDs written and produced by deaf people.
To see the complete selection, go to:
http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_DDG011914
Contact us at:
mailto:info@harriscomm.com
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MAGIC DEAF EARS
DeafDigest editor is tired of reading about the CI
described as Magic Ears. This phrase shows up often in
newspapers and news stories.
Why magic ears? Magic means something so amazing.
With a CI, the user must practice learning sounds and
voices. Practice is not magic.
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-ci-not-magic/
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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A BAD INCIDENT BECAUSE HEARING WON’T WRITE NOTES
A true story. A deaf club hosted a deaf softball
tournament on private property. The club paid rent
to use that property.
Fans attending the tournament must pay admission
fee. A hearing person came and tried to enter the
private property. The deaf gatekeeper refused to
allow him. He said something that the deaf person
did not understand.
The hearing person got very angry. The deaf
gatekeeper asked him to write on a notepad. The
hearing person refused.
The tension between the deaf person and hearing
person got worse. Luckily an interpreter saw the
whole thing and volunteered to interpret.
The hearing person said he is a member of the
archery club which was on the other side of the
private property.
The deaf person allowed him to enter. But
why wouldn’t the hearing person write a note?
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-gatekeeper/
if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another
computer, click on bottom video
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Gallaudet Provides Professional Studies Courses for Federal Employees
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/2014-deaf-federal-employees-courses/
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YOU ARE DEAF AND ARE BREAKING THE LAW IF:
You are a Pennsylvanian and sang to yourself in sign
language while in the bathtub.
A law-abiding hearing person would catch the offending
hearing singer and warn of this law-breaking offense before
a police officer could nab the offender.
A law-abiding deaf person would be clueless to the sign
singing by the bathtub occupant!
Note: Many laws, enacted years ago, remain on
the books even though their purposes may have
faded into obscurity. If you know of such
ridiculous laws that impact on the deaf, please
e-mail mailto:barry@deafdigest.org
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VP number in Gaithersburg office: 301-637-2971
Our website is http://www.drrattner.com
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A DEAF AUTO LICENSE PLATE IN TEXAS
In Texas there is a “I Love You” license plate; it is
shown in the ILY hand symbol.
There is an extra fee for this special license plate; it
is earmarked for deaf-related agencies.
LOOKING BACK AT A PAST DEAFDIGEST VIDEO
(video with captions; may not work with iPads)
A cute grandchild of deaf grandparents
http://deafdigest.com/videos/cutegrandchild/
Do enjoy viewing that video! Sorry, this video may
not work with iPad.
OUR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Virginia Association of the Deaf
more information at:
http://deafdigest.com/virginia-association-of-the-deaf/
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Deaf Pin of the Week – a picture
Armadillo interpreter!
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-pin-armadillo-interpreter/
DeafDigest thanks Robin Byers-Pierce for providing
the photographs of these pins
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Deaf Question of the Week:
Q. Many TV programs have commercials that are not captioned. Why are we more concerned with non-captions
on Super Bowl commercials than with other TV programs?
A. The Super Bowl not only features two best teams in
pro football, but also features best commercials. In
other words, the sponsors save their best commercials
for the best event – the Super Bowl!
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:
Orientation & Mobility
I went snowshoeing recently. I was hiking on the reservoir~
15 inch thick ice, ice fishing shanties scattered about and a thick layer of
snow.
My street is boarded by Little River State Park, 840 acres in all, 350 acres
of water!
In the summer it is easy to tell between water and land!
In the winter, that is a different story! It is very hard to see where the
land ends and the water begins!
I had to figure out landmarks to get myself back home~ sometimes I went
too far to the right.
I had to recalibrate where I was.
I had to use mountains or buildings to figure out and guide me.
If I used wooded trails, it would be a whole different story to tell!
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 there will be a federal law that requires
all Super Bowl commercials to be captioned!
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DeafHistory:
year 1860′s – Frederick John Rose was said to be the
first deaf teacher of the deaf in Melbourne, Australia
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DeafNumbers of the Week:
18
commercials captioned during 2000 Super Bowl
50 commercials not captioned during 2000 Super Bowl
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commercials captioned during 2014 Super Bowl
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commercials not captioned during 2000 Super Bowl
any improvement? Stay tuned!
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Deaf Collegiate Athletes:
Harrison McNab, a senior, is a shotputter
with the Spring Hill College track team in
Alabama
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Elite Deaf Athletes:
Tim Currier, Syracuse, NY, DIRT sportsman series racer
looking forward to the beginning of this season
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Deaf Sports Library
NFL has had a number of players that were deaf, hard of hearing
and late deafened. There was only one quarterback who had a
hearing loss; he had to face the coach to lipread him during
practices and games.
who was that quarterback?
go to:
http://deafdigest.com/deaf-in-major-league-sports/
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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 !! -
* Public Relations Director – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpeter – Los Angeles, CA
* Staff Interpreter – Riverside, CA (CODIE)
* 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
Fax #: (323) 550-4204
E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org
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position opening
NTID Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations
National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester, NY
Organization
NTID Alumni Relations
Staff Job Function
Development and Alumni Relations
Wage Band
119A
Employment Category
Fulltime
Department/College Description
The NTID Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations is responsible
for developing and managing a constituent relations program, with
focus on the alumni community, managing all activities, volunteers,
communications, and liaising with college faculty, staff, students,
parents and other friends of the institute. Additionally, the
Director will expand the leadership giving program at NTID, working
to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward NTID donors and donor
prospects for gifts to the Institute of $1,000 to $50,000.
The NTID Office of the President operates in a team-oriented
environment and works to maximize fundraising and alumni involvement
in the life of the university.
Detailed Job Description
- Working closely with the Office of the President, Senior Director
of Development & Alumni Relations, staff and faculty, the Director of
Alumni and Constituent Relations develops engagement and solicitation
strategies for alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and other
friends of the Institute.
- The Director is responsible for the development of a comprehensive
national leadership giving plan with specifications for visits,
qualifications, and asks, as well as a plan for acquiring new donors
and retaining current donors.
- Identifies prospective donors through frontline alumni relations
activities. Qualifies prospects (through personal visits), completes
contact reports and systematically supplies information to the
development and research offices.
- In cooperation with the Senior Director of Development & Alumni
Relations, manages development-focused, college-based events and
participates in other development activities as appropriate.
- Serves as liaison between the Director of Donor Stewardship and the
college scholarship representative for disclosure of college-based
scholarship recipients.
- Plans and implements strategies for engaging constituents through
social and professional development events and other activities, both
campus-based and in targeted regions.
- Works closely with the RIT Senior Director of College of Alumni
Relations to ensure NTID based alumni activities/initiatives align
with the goals and objectives established by the central Alumni
Relations office. Participates in College Alumni Relations activities
as appropriate.
- Participates in all aspects of Institute-wide programming and
operations (e.g. Brick City Homecoming, Imagine RIT Festival,
Commencement, etc.).
- Recruits and engages alumni for meaningful involvement in:
fundraising activities, College advisory boards, alumni relations,
admissions, cooperative education and career services, and student
interaction.
- Manages and engages the NTID Alumni Association Board of Directors
in programs, activities and fundraising initiatives that support
institute priorities as identified by the President of NTID.
- In conjunction with the NTID Department of Marketing
Communications, develops, updates, and maintains college-based web
pages and other social media forums for alumni, and produces the NTID
alumni electronic newsletter.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Required Skills: Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred
- Excellent writing skills
- Five to seven years experience in institutional Advancement or
marketing, event planning, Volunteer management, or higher education
administration
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Commitment to RIT?s mission
- ASL skills & knowledge of deaf culture required
Required Minimum Education Level BS
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Advance software or other CRM database
- High energy, creativity and flexibility
Preferred Education Level
Masters-Other
Required Application Documents
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
List of References
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.
To apply, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/433615
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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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
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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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open positions
The Learning Center for Deaf
Framingham, MA
Staff Interpreter
http://deafdigest.com/temporary-asl-staff-interpreter-job-learning-center-for-deaf/
Classroom Teacher
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 Day Child Care Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Residential Child Care Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Overnight Child Care Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/
Walden School Relief Worker
http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-deaf-relief-worker-child-care-worker-substitutes/
Residential Counselor – Girls Dorm
http://deafdigest.com/tlcfemaledorm/
Daycare Center Substitute Teacher
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
Daycare Center Substitute Classroom Assistant
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/
System Administrator/Desktop Support
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-desktop-systems-support-specialist-job/
Cheerleading Head Coach
http://deafdigest.com/sports-coaching-jobs-learning-center-deaf/
Cheerleading Assistant Coach
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-assistant-coach-job/
Softball Assistant Coach
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-assistant-coach-job/
Classroom Assistant (Anticipated Opening)
http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-classroom-assistant-position/
Walden School Teacher (Anticipated Opening)
http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-teacher-job/
Residential Counselor – Boys Dorm (Anticipated Opening)
http://deafdigest.com/tlc-rc/
If you are interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website) 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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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
618-310-0055
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 developing and implementing programs or services that require interaction with other agencies and/or with multiple parties to include five (5) years experience in direct staff management. Substantial experience with managing complex programs and budgets, significant experience in the administration of programs and services for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind communities required.
Ability to communicate fluently in American Sign Language required.
Individuals with disabilities encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit your resume to Chairman Apodaca via email at mailto:Mark.Apodaca@state.nm.us
Phone calls will not be accepted.
The State of New Mexico Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information on the Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, please visit http://www.cdhh.state.nm.us
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position opening
Interpreter
Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
Tucson, Arizona
Enjoy a rewarding career working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. We are seeking a dedicated individual to provide interpreting and transliterating services for Deaf and Hearing consumers in a variety of educational and community settings including medical, mental health, vocational, social services plus document interpreting time and activities for billing purposes.
Requirements are the completion of ITP / Associate Degree, two years of interpreting experience, and at least one of the following: NAD4, RID CI, CT, EIPA 4.0, or NIC Certified or higher. Experience in community interpreting preferred.
Salary is dependent on experience and educational background. You will enjoy up to 27 days of time away from work your first year! We pay 100% of your health insurance, life, and LTD, and offer dental, vision, and a 403(b) match program. A challenging role in a supportive work environment!
Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and qualifications on our website: http://www.ccs-soaz.org
Resume to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf,
Attn: Human Resources Department, 140 W. Speedway Blvd., #230, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Email mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org
or fax to 520-770-8505.
No agencies please.
EOE
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position opening
Registered Nurse – Overnight position
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
St Augustine, Florida
POSITION TYPE: Career Service
DEPARTMENT: Health Care Center
FSDB SALARY RANGE – 10 month position (215 days): $28,942.23 – $32,962.08. FSDB hires from a minimum of qualification, plus increases above minimum based on verified experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with Florida Statute 464 or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Florida Administrative Code 210-8.27.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: New employees of the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete a background investigation (including driver’s Motor Vehicle Registration license check in accordance with FSDB Transportation policy).
WORK LOCATION: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, St. Augustine
WORK SCHEDULE: Sunday – Thursday 10p- 6:30a (Schedule may vary).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care. Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with the student. Performs interventions according to level of education and practice and per physician orders. Assures that interventions are safe, timely, ethical and appropriate and within the scope of practice for R.N. Modifies interventions based on continuous assessment and per physician orders. Documents interventions in a retrievable form for access, analysis and research. Serves as a health care liaison among the student, nurse, physician, family, academic and residential staff to provide a continuum of care for the student. Promotes student’s personal and social integration. Reinforces healthy behaviors and interaction patterns and helps modify or discontinue unhealthy ones. Integrates patient teaching into every student encounter. Communicates in a timely manner with family, academic and residential staff following all student encounters and prior to initiation of all medical treatments and interventions. Establishes and conducts health care in-service and patient teaching for students, staff and families. Continually evaluates student progress. Documents patient teaching interventions, communication, crisis intervention, medication education, behavior modification. Collects patient health data. Prioritizes and collects data based on the patient’s immediate health care need or medical condition. Completes a comprehensive history of personal and health factors, medical treatment and prior treatment. Collects data from multiple sources using a variety of methods. Involves the student, significant others, and interdisciplinary team members in the assessment process and data analysis. Assures that the assessment process is systematic and ongoing. Bases data collection on clinical judgment. Documents the database in synthesized, prioritized and retrievable form. Evaluates self and peers to assure provision of competent clinical care. Takes action to achieve goals and improve performance. Maintains current knowledge in nursing practice. Participates in professional activities to improve professional knowledge and enhance role performance. Documents educational activities. Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and others as colleagues. Assists others in identifying teaching/learning needs related to clinical care. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. Assessments, actions and recommendations on behalf of students are determined and implemented in an ethical manner. Collaborates with the student, significant others and health care clinicians in providing health care. Contributes to nursing, medical, educational research through the use of research methods and findings including participation in data collection. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering health care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of nursing for the school aged child and special needs child. Ability to utilize the nursing process and to collaborate with other health care clinicians is required. Ability to effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing and electronically. Ability to learn to communicate effectively in sign language. Knowledge of general supervisory techniques. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill and ability to provide professional, effective and confidential customer service. Knowledge of basic computer software. Knowledge and ability to learn and perform crisis prevention intervention (CPI) and CPR. Skill and ability to use manual and electronic medical equipment including EKG machine, pulse oximeter, hemocue, glucometer, dynamap. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discrimination in sound. Ability to successfully complete Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers. Ability to maintain a Valid State of Florida Driver’s License and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy.
Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain an Intermediate proficiency in sign language. Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.
SPECIAL NOTE:
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference, please attach your supporting documentation when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110 by the closing date. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or the eligible spouse of a veteran will be the candidate selected to fill the position.
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
TO APPLY: Applications accepted through People First only. (Application can be faxed or mailed to People First; fax 888-403-2110 or mail to People First Staffing Administration, P. O. Box 44058, Jacksonville, Florida 32231-4058. Contact People First at 877-562-7287 for assistance, if needed. You will be called by the People First Service Center to answer Qualifying Questions.)
To access additional information please log on to https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html
and in Keywords enter 48008590.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on January 3, 2014
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