DeafDigest Blue - January 1, 2012 Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 16th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/oral-interpreters-expensive-in-england/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/oral-deaf-big-shock/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/auto-dealership-or-deaf-social-club/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/dog-for-the-deaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Sale on Sonic Bomb Jr. at Harris Communications Do you need an alarm clock for a spare bedroom or for travel? The Sonic Bomb Jr. Alarm Clock's (SA-SBJ525ss) compact size makes it fit perfectly on your nightstand or in your suitcase. It also features a loud 102dB alarm and a 6V bed shaker. 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Tony Nicholas was featured in a recent interview - as a deaf artist, writer and producer; he previously served as a deaf administrator of plays and programs. He has lived in United Kingdom and in Australia. He did not start out to be the way he is; he worked for the Australian Taxation Office but found the job boring and quit - to pursue his multiple interests. In Ghana, the minister of Local Government and Rural Development ordred all of the nation's 170 municipalities to hire interpreters at hospitals. - Very Hot News Just about every 2-year and 4-year college has Disabled Student Services. One such college is College of Lake County, a community college in Illinois. A newspaper story was written up about that college - which stressed that approximately 850 students were identified as disabled. And that just 600 of them seek services from the Disabled Student Services, which is about 70 percent. The story, however, did not mention if there were deaf or hard of hearing students that would refuse such services? - Sunday December 25th A seminar took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on how to best address the needs of the deaf and the disabled. This seminar was co-sponsored by several disabled-related organizations in Malaysia. - Monday December 26th The Stanislaus County court system is becoming part of the six California county court systems in adopting video conferencing to make ASL interpreters accessible to the deaf and hard of hearing defendants. - Tuesday December 27th Is the congressional redistricting issue important in Maryland or not important at all? Should be as far as Frederick County's large deaf community is concerned. Yet with all the arguing going on back and forth, the political rights of deaf residents were not addressed at all. The Maryland newspapers ran pieces regarding this hot political potato. - Wednesday November 28th Ryan Flynn, not deaf and a former Motorola employee, is working on an Andriod app that can do captioning wonders for us. Will it? Time will tell. - Deaf Miscellaneous stuff Making its online debut is a must reading for mental health professionals that work with the deaf. It is at: http://www.ijmhd.org/index.php/ijmhd ..... (Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition) .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) .............................................................. .............................................................. 20% OFF SONIC BOOM ALARM CLOCK! What's your New Years resolution? If the answer is being on time then you've come to the right place! Purchase either the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock with the vibrator at 20% off in January! It has many great features including a built-in receiver to pick up transmissions from Simplicity and Sonic Alert signalers. Call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at: http://www.weitbrecht.com/onsale.php?utm_source=dd To receive a copy of our WCI catalog, email mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com to request it. We're now on Facebook and Twitter! Come visit us! WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology .............................................................. .............................................................. A DEAF CLUB IN NEW CAR DEALERSHIP? Years ago, a popular and a well-known deaf man worked in a Washington, DC new car dealership. He specialized in sales of new cars for deaf customers. The dealership general manager hated it when many deaf friends came to the dealership just to chat with the deaf salesperson. This general manager asked his deaf salesman: is this an auto dealership or is this a deaf social club? Few weeks later, the deaf salesman quit his job. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/auto-dealership-or-deaf-social-club/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) ..................................................... ..................................................... Evelyn Preston, one of the Southern California's most notable advocates of sign language and interpreting, passed away on December 21, 2011. Her obituary can be read at: http://deafdigest.com/evelyn-preston-deaf-obituary/ Her daughter, Carolyn Preston Bass, operates an interpreting agency in Las Vegas, Nevada ..................................................... ..................................................... A DOG AS A PET OR AS A HEARING EAR DOG? DeafDigest editor and his wife, with the family dog, were staying at a hotel in North Carolina as a stopover on way to Holiday Season vacation in Florida. The hotel in North Carolina allowed dogs, but there is an extra charge for it. The hotel policy is no charge if the dog is certified as a Service Dog. DeafDigest editor's dog is a pet, not a Service Dog. The hotel, however, said that if the dog's owner is deaf, then this dog is "certified" as a Service Dog, no matter if the dog is a pet! This was a surprise because DeafDigest editor expected to pay extra for the dog in the hotel room. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/dog-for-the-deaf/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) DIFFICULT TO REMOVE BAD LAWS Years ago DeafDigest ran a series that was titled: You are deaf and are breaking the law if: An example is - a resident of Jonesboro, GA would be arrested if he said  "Oh, boy." For some reason, lawmakers made that comment illegal, and DeafDigest jokingly suggested that if a deaf person signed in ASL  "Oh, boy" he would get away with it, unless the police officer is a Coda and knows ASL. The Wall Street Journal ran a story on these bad laws, but that efforts to repeal all of them were very difficult. Amazingly enough there are people that do not want to remove these bad laws! RELATABLE: HOLLYWOOD'S RULE OF THUMB A headline surfaced in a newspaper web posting. It said: Deaf teens find relatable characters in TV drama "Switched at Birth" Bingo! The phrase "relatable characters" should be the absolute Hollywood Rule of Thumb. If the audience does not relate to the main character, then the movie is a joke. If a hearing character plays a deaf role and is not relatable, then the movie is a worse joke! ...................................................................... ...................................................................... Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the #1 deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! Become a member and you can access all the great features of DMI ! * Find out why Deaf Match International has worked for over 10 years....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * Find the most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! 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THESE SLASH INTERPRETERS Do interpreter job descriptions come with a slash? Well, in Russia, movie credits came with these slashes - cameraman/interpreter camera assistant/interpreter WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? this comment - you did such a great job, I watched you more than I watched the speaker if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Have you ever begun to type on your computer keyboard without realizing your fingers were on the wrong keys?  One or both hands may have shifted one key to the right or left, and you may have ended up with gibberish on your screen.  Sometimes you might have even gotten something like "tune" when you meant to type "time." The same thing can occasionally happen to realtime captioners and CART providers.  Because they write phonetically and write whole words and phrases at the same time, they may end up with unusual translations.  Hopefully they can correct the mistakes before someone sees them, but the words may be sent to the encoder and then it would be too late. If the captioner's left hand was one letter off, you could wind up with "Kevin" instead of "seven."  It would just be a matter of the captioner depressing a "K" instead of an "S." Sometimes you can end up with a totally different word.  A person who does not know steno may not understand that by simply shifting the right hand one key to the right, a captioner who meant to write REPL could write RULT.  These are actual steno outlines that some captioners may use. Instead of a sentence reading, "What do you recommend?" it now becomes a nonsense sentence and reads, "What do you result?" LEARNING ASL VIA VIDECONFERENCING Could hearing students learn ASL via videoconferencing? DeafDigest is not sure if this is the most effective way but this is what a local high school is trying to work this out with the Ohio School for the Deaf. When hearing students look for "easy" credits to earn by taking ASL, they will immediately forget what this sign language is all about. .............................................................. .............................................................. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/ updated every Monday .............................................................. .............................................................. THE DEVIL IN FOLKLORE CULTURE In Folklore Culture, the Beelzebot is a devil that creates situations and problems for people. Devil involved with the deaf? There is a tale going on that the Beelzebot fell in love with Leela, a late-deafened young woman. Hoping to win her heart, he promises to restore her hearing in exchange for her love. What happened afterwards? Do not know! .............................................................. .............................................................. For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section .............................................................. .............................................................. The Deaf and the Law: The ADA does not cover everything. Here is the list of what ADA does not cover: - workplaces under 15 employees - places of worship, private clubs and Native American tribes - housing, since we have Fair Housing Act - airline passengers, since we have the Air Carrier Access Act If we feel being discriminated, check the facts first before screaming! ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: In the early eighties California began to distribute TTYs for deaf residents, free of charge, no questions asked. Taking the hint, though not in TTYs, England will be distributing hearing aids for its deaf residents, free of charge and no questions asked! (DeafDigest is not sure if England is still distributing these free hearing aids?) ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Come January 2nd, many eyes will be on Bob Davila as he comes on board as interim president of Gallaudet University. Gallaudet is entering the most critical period of its 143-year existence. As a career educator Davila has overcome and solved problems and challenges in his profession. He will draw on these years of experience to right Gallaudet onto its future course. We all welcome Davila on his first day on the job. (Davila had the "interim" tag removed, and under his direction, Gallaudet was left in a pretty good shape for the successor president Alan Hurwitz to inherit) ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: DeafDigest editor spent the Holiday Season in Florida to be with his family. He was told, while driving the car, that there was a radio ad. You guessed it, the ad was to urge people to get their own CI's! If people are deaf how could they follow the radio? If the message was aimed at Florida's senior citizens, then many of them are too deaf to be able to follow the radio message? This CI message is, indeed, puzzling. .... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? Christmas dinner with family in restaurant Asked sis in law, "what's that"? She said "combo" I was thinking...Combo? Combo of what? My brother nudged me and finger-spelled what she said She said gumbo not combo -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * YOU COULD PLACE YOUR PAID EMPLOYMENT ADS IN THIS SECTION * on a per-subscriber basis, the DeafDigest ad rates are the best in the nation. * For more information, send E-mail to mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Agency Director Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Albuquerque, NM Our Agency Director will manage all aspects of COPD - New Mexico to include budget development, staff management, policy development, contract/license compliance, grant/contract proposal development and property/lease management.  This individual will ensure continual quality services to the local community by working with the interpreting community, Deaf community and funding partners. This is a mission oriented position; the individual will have a clear sense of personal direction and the mission of our corporation and COPD. We require significant professional/technical experience, a command of budgeting and contract management, a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Rehabilitation, Social Work, or related field, and Fluency in American Sign Language. You should have five years progressive experience supervising and managing a community service program. Salary is $19.50 - $30.23 depending on experience and educational background plus excellent benefits. Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and qualifications on our website: http://www.ccc-soaz.org Resume to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf, Attn:  Anne Levy, 10601 Lomas NE, STE 115, Albuquerque, New Mexico  87112 Or email mailto:scotty@copdaz.org , faxed to 505-255-8029. No agencies please. EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 3 open positions Division of Services for the Deaf and the Hard of Hearing Raleigh, NC - Deaf/Deaf Blind Services Manager http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4419-65014562 - Telecommunications Resources Program Manager http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4419-60043216 - Telecommunications Consultant http://osp.its.state.nc.us/positiondetail.asp?vacancykey=4419-60043224 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Civil Rights Program Manager The Maine Center on Deafness Portland, ME The Maine Center on Deafness (MCD) is a nonprofit organization that serves people throughout Maine who are D/deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened or speech-impaired by providing resources, advocating for social equality, and helping the general public to better understand and appreciate our constituents. life experience, culture, history, and civil rights issues.  MCD currently delivers programs in the areas of civil rights advocacy and legal services, adaptive equipment distribution and sales, communications and outreach for Maine's Relay Service, and other programs. MCD seeks an energetic and experienced civil rights advocate and/or attorney with program management experience to serve as manager of our Civil Rights Program.  We are looking for the right person for this position, whether an attorney or advocate.  Because we have a part-time attorney on staff already, attorney experience is a plus but not required. Similarly, ability to communicate in American Sign Language (.ASL.) is a plus, but not required.  We will consider applicants seeking either full- or part-time positions. The manager of the Civil Rights Program (CRP Manager) is responsible for ensuring that the Civil Rights Program meets the service delivery and reporting requirements of our funding grants/contracts, and is delivering high-quality legal and advocacy services.   The CRP Manager will meet personally with clients to deliver advocacy services; if an attorney, the CRP Manager will deliver legal services and represent the client in administrative and court proceedings.  The CRP Manager also leads interagency collaboration, grassroots activism/education efforts, and systemic advocacy at the Maine Legislature.  The CRP Manager is responsible for effectively managing and reporting quarterly and annually on program outcomes, including budget, staff, and grant/contract compliance.  This position reports directly to the Executive Director and contributes to the advancement of MCD.s mission and vision.  Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and skills. Applicants must possess excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal, and written and communication skills.  Experience with civil rights issues in legislative and/or legal setting is a must.  Experience with ADA compliance, with civil rights law generally, and with special education law are greatly desired, as is experience with Maine's legislative process.  Familiarity with ASL, alternative communication modalities, D/deafness, Deaf Culture, and hearing loss is preferred.  Attorneys will be required to maintain an active Maine license. Applications will be considered until positions are filled.  D/deaf and hard of hearing, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Qualified candidates should send a resume, salary requirements, and cover letter to: Executive Director, Maine Center on Deafness, 68 Bishop Street, Suite #3, Portland ME 04103 or email to mailto:emoran@mcdmaine.org MCD is an EOE.  All applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or gender orientation. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Legal Training Coordinator Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Boston, MA Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Seeks Legal Training Coordinator Responsibilities -  Teach (or arrange for instructors) 80 hours of training to interpreters from previously established curriculum. Administer 100 hours of legal mentorship. Qualifications - RID certified ASL interpreter (CI and CT or equivalent) and SC:L certification - Experience preparing ASL interpreters for RID¡Çs SC:L examination - Experience administering a program of similar scope View the RFR at the Comm-PASS website at http://www.comm-pass.com/ To access, click Solicitations ¢ªSearch for a Solicitation ¢ªKeyword: 12-05-MCD Deadline is December 23, 2011, 2:00pm. Address applications to Jane Sokol Shulman at mailto:Jane.Sokol.Shulman@massmail.state.ma.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Technical Sales Engineer, Large Accounts Purple Communications based in Rocklin, CA, but travel required To apply for this position with Purple Communications, please follow this link and apply through our Careers Page: http://www.purple.us/job-search.aspx?jobid=214634 About Purple Communications Purple Communications is one of the nation's largest providers of communication services for the deaf, hard of hearing, and speech-disabled communities. As a leading provider of onsite interpreting services, video relay and text relay services, and video remote interpreting, the Company delivers a wide array of options designed to meet the varied communication needs of its customers. Purple Communications. vision is to improve the quality of life of its customers by being their premier provider of high quality, innovative communication services that break down communications barriers. Job Description Technical Sales Engineer, Large Accounts Technical Sales Engineer, Large Accounts combines technical knowledge with sales skills to provide support on a range of products/services to our clients that are deaf organizations of all sizes. The Sales Engineer will be interacting with the Clients. Operation, HR, and Technical teams. The emphasis of the work varies depending on the level of technical knowledge needed to sell a particular product/service. Technical sales engineers are a key point of contact for our large accounts providing services to organizations in which there are  multiple deaf and hard of hearing users  like Universities and educational institutions. The ideal Technical Sales Engineer will provide both pre- and post- sales support. They will drive the technical implementation as a project manager. They liaise regularly with other member of the sales team and colleagues from a range of departments such as Information Technology, Research/ Development, and Quality Assurance. Fluency in American Sign Language is a requirement for this role. Typical Work activities Tasks typically involve: -    Searching for new clients who might benefit from Purple's products and services -    Develop long term relationships with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements -    Create manage and drive tasks on project implementation -    Providing pre-sales technical assistance, product education, and post-sales support services -    Preparing reports for management -    Meeting regular sales targets and coordinating sales projects -    Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events -    Making technical presentations and demonstrating how a product meets client's needs -    Liaising with other members of the sales team and other technical experts -    Providing training and producing support material for other members of the sales team Minimum Qualifications -    Effective communication, written and presentation skills -    Fluent in English and American Sign Language -    Ability to interact with people of varying communications levels, and modify language for audience needs. -    Able to prioritize the work in a multi-tasking environment -    Good team leading ability and managing additional technical resources for meeting the account needs -    Able to make effective presentations or demonstrations in time constrained situations -    Good knowledge of Microsoft Office -    Knowledge of voice and video technologies and protocols -    Knowledge of voice and video integrations -    Knowledge of standard corporate security practices -    Knowledge of TCP/UDP port allocation through corporate firewalls -    Knowledge and experience with network infrastructure device (i.e. cisco switches/routers/firewalls) -    Working knowledge of packet capturing applications (i.e. wireshark) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time: -    Sitting, standing and walking (95-100%) -    Keyboarding (40-60%) -    Viewing computer monitor, videophone, and pager requiring close vision -    May be required to set up booths at events, requiring balance and lifting up to 50 pounds. -    May lift or move boxes (up to 10 pounds) WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequent travel to company, customer and vendor sites, including some that are out of state is required. Education and Qualifications -     4+ years Sales Engineering experience -    CCNA (security or voice) . preferred TO APPLY for this position with Purple Communications, please follow this link and apply through our Careers Page: http://www.purple.us/job-search.aspx?jobid=214634 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- opening position Teacher, Career Academy & Transition Services American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT Temporary - March-June, 2012 PrintWorks CLOSING DATE:     Until filled. The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is located on a 54 acre campus in West Hartford, Connecticut.  The program is a comprehensive center-based and community-based educational program serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school Under the supervision of the Jr.Sr. High school and CATS principal, instructs students in PrintWorks, to include Academics, Deaf with Special Needs (DSN)  PACES students and Adult Vocational Students. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Associates Degree.  Prefer Bachelors Degree in Deaf Education, Special Education, or Vocational Area with ability to secure State of CT Voc-Tech Teacher Certification (098 Endorsement).  Background or work experience in graphic design and printing preferred.  Excellent skills in American Sign Language. Ability to work in a collaborative setting.  Ability to work flexible hours when needed. SALARY AND BENEFITS Compensation range based on school's salary scales. (b)  Retirement, group health insurance, and other fringe benefits are available. HOW TO APPLY Visit our website   http://www.asd-1817.org   to review the entire job description and download an application.   Send all applications and resumes to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT  06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Program Director Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA Status:        Full-time, Regular, Exempt Reports to:      Vice President of Educational Service Lines Position Summary The Program Director will supervise and monitor the day to day operations of the residential and education services provided at the Pressley Ridge School for the Deaf.  They are responsible for the supervision of service delivery, staff, adherence to internal policy as well as external regulation and licensing requirements, sound fiscal operation, and communication and liaison with local community groups, schools, service agencies, and local state offices and courts of the county and stated. A.    To ensure overall program direction and oversight to program operations, the Program Director will: 1.    Create and maintain systems for the documentation of all educational activities and uphold the confidentiality of all program records and files; 2.    Ensure that all program activities and staff practices are in compliance with the regulation and in keeping with Department of Education, DPW and Pressley Ridge policy, values, and standards of professional and ethical conduct; 3.    Develop and oversee a safety program that addresses the safety and well-being of staff and consumers in all activities and environments in which we work. B.    To ensure solvency through adherence to the PRESSLEY RIDGE budgetary process, maximizing staff productivity and system efficiencies, and effectively using agency resources in pursuit of program goals, the Program Director will: 1.    Develop, implement and live within the program budget; 2.    Manage buildings and grounds, vehicles and equipment, and PRESSLEY RIDGE property and supplies in keeping with PRESSLEY RIDGE standards: 3.    Develop and manage systems for the efficient utilization of workforce by establishing staffing patterns, job designs, work schedules, and performance and productivity standards in keeping with PRESSLEY RIDGE values and standards; 4.    Oversee the development of educational costs and revenues, (per diems, etc.); 5.    Review and approve travel and receipt requests; 6.    Establish capital budget request. C.    To ensure the maintenance of a full complement of competent and committed staff/treatment parents to fulfill the mission of the program and agency, the Program Director will: 1.     Develop and implement effective strategies for recruitment, screening, selection and hiring of a diverse, qualified workforce; 2.    Develop and implement effective staff development strategies including targeted training, supervision, succession planning and professional development programs aimed at enhancing staff competence, satisfaction and retention; 3.    Maintain effective performance management and evaluation system to ensure accountability; 4.    Administer an appropriate and equitable compensation program consistent with agency practices and standards; 5.    Maintain or provide oversight for the maintenance of updated HR files on every staff. Essential Qualifications 1.    Education/Credentials/Licensure.  Master's Degree in Education, Special Education and supervisory certification required. 2.    Experience. a.    Minimum of five years of experience working with children with severe emotional and behavioral issues, b.    Working knowledge of the regulations and guidelines of Pennsylvania Department of Education, DPW, OMHSA as related to Approved Private School and Partial Hospital regulations c.    Knowledge and experience in working in an educational setting utilizing strength based approaches to interventions with seriously troubled youth and their families. d.    Understanding, commitment to and integration of the Pressley Ridge Values.  CASSP Principles and Re-Ed Program Directors e.    Ability to work with other disciplines as part of the team. f.    Knowledge of an a commitment to culturally competent service delivery 3.    Clearances.  Necessary State and FBI Clearances 4.    Pennsylvania Driver's License and safe driving record send application to: Phillip Novak Pressley Ridge 5500 Corporate Dr; Suite 400 Pittsburgh PA 15237 Phone:  (412) 872-9449 Fax: (412) 872-9469 mailto:pnovak@pressleyridge.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Mental Health Specialist Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services St. Cloud, MN $19.33 - $28.35 hourly / $40,361 - $59,195 annually Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others using your expertise in ASL, Deaf Culture, and mental health? We seek an enthusiastic and innovative clinician to provide mental health services to deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing adults coping with mental health issues in rural Minnesota.  These services will enable deaf clients to freely access culturally affirmative mental health services in their communities.  In addition to counseling individual deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, the Mental Health Specialist may also work with couples, families, and groups.  This position will work with a team of professional colleagues based at the DHHS Central Regional Office in St. Cloud and will travel across 20 area counties. The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS) division of the Minnesota Department of Human Services provides information, resources, and empowerment opportunities to assist Minnesotans who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing - as well as their families - to effectively access services in their local communities. The MN Department of Human Services is nationally recognized for our progressive leadership in human services. Our mission, working with many others, is to help people meet their basic needs, live in dignity, and achieve their highest potential. We dedicate our talents to serving diverse communities through health care and human services programs.  Make DHS the next step in your career! St. Cloud, Minnesota: St. Cloud is a great place to live and work offering both the conveniences and entertainment of a large metropolitan area as well as the laid-back life style and charm of a small town. Centrally located just an hour from the twin cities, St. Cloud provides the convenience of being near one the nation's greatest cities for fine dining and entertainment while also providing easy access to the beautiful lake country of Northern Minnesota. Minnesota is considered one of the top 10 healthiest and active places in the country. It has the most golf courses per capita in the country and is truly an outdoor paradise with over 12,000 lakes and beautiful forests. Housing is plentiful and affordable and the caliber of education and social services is among the highest in the nation. Qualifications: -    Intensive mental health training and counseling experience -    M.A. in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related Behavioral Health field -    Licensed or license-eligible for LPC, LPCC, LP, LICSW or LMFT in the state of Minnesota -    Knowledge of clinical/crisis interventions and psychiatric medications -    Ability to complete required reports, case files, and other paperwork duties in a timely manner -    Ability to multi-task and cope under stressful circumstances -    Resourcefulness and creativity required to develop client-related resources -    Excellent client advocacy and interpersonal skills -    Thorough knowledge of relevant professional codes of ethics and DSM-IV diagnoses -    Fluent in both ASL and English -    Fully competent in Deaf and hearing cross-cultures -    Willingness to perform some duties at remote work sites, involving some statewide travel Preferred Qualifications: -    Two years of professional experience -    Knowledge of the video technology used by deaf and hard-of-hearing people Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, the State of Minnesota offers excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage.  Other benefits include: -    Earn up to 29 paid vacation days per year -    Earn up to 13 sick days per year -    11 paid holidays -    Pension and retirement savings plan -    Life insurance (family coverage available) -    Long-term care insurance (spouse/parent coverage available) -    Short-term disability -    Long-term disability -    Pre-tax benefits -    Health care savings plan -    Scheduling flexibility -    Ongoing educational opportunities -    Credit union membership available Contact us!  We are glad to answer any questions you may have about this career opportunities.  Contact us for more information or submit your resume by email (please reference .Mental Health Specialist. in the subject line): Email: mailto:john.gournaris@state.mn.us DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR RESUME IS Friday December 16th, 2011. An EOE and Veteran Friendly Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening ASL Proficiency Evaluator, ASL Diagnostic and Evaluation Services Gallaudet University Washington, DC *Job Number:* HR-11096 *Salary Range:* $49,000-$87,900 Provides interviewing and rating in accordance with the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI); participates in the development, implementation, and administration of tools, protocol, and/or procedures used in a comprehensive multiple-measures evaluation system; conducts semi-annual re-ratings of taped interviews as part of a systematic reliability check; participates in periodic retraining in interview techniques and rating procedures; participates in other research activities to maintain the quality of the evaluation system; keeps abreast of trends and research in the field of first and second language teaching, learning, acquisition, and evaluation. *Requirements:* Master's degree in linguistics, ASL, 1st and/or 2nd language teaching and learning, bilingual education, or related field. A minimum three years experience in ASL instruction and/or evaluation. Experience with developing and/or using ASL assessment tests. Knowledge of the linguistic structure of ASL and English. Knowledge and experience working with individuals with diverse educational, language, and cultural backgrounds. Ability to use judgment and tact with regard to sensitive issues and confidential matter. Ability to work well as an active, contributing member of a team as well as ability to work independently and demonstrate self-reliance and self-initiative. Experience producing written reports, proposals, and other documents related to research, best practices, learning and evaluation. Ability to use various software programs for project and program efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Fluency in ASL and English. A proficiency level of 4+ or better on the ASLPI. As part of the interview process, applicants will be given one work related question and will answer that question in writing. This English writing sample will be provided to the Gallaudet University English Department for analysis and determination of skills level. to apply for this position, please visit: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities/apply_now.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant/Associate Professor of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX PhD in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Scholarly accomplishment/promise, publications, service required. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2951  Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Lecturer of American Sign Language Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX Lecturer position hired on a nine month basis to teach one to four sources per semester; hiring is based on student demand. MA/MS required in ASL, Deaf Education, Special Education, Linguistics or related field. In-depth knowledge of deaf culture, comparative linguistics, deafness, and communication issues. Native or near-native ASL speaker. ASLTA or Texas teaching in ASL certification. Five years experience in teaching American Sign Language (linguistic and communicative components) at post-secondary level. Experience using Vista Signing Naturally curriculum. Review begins immediately; interviews soon. Letter of interest, CV, referee list and 3 letters of recommendation, teaching philosophy, plan for ASL program development, teaching evaluations electronically to https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2948 Questions to Dr. Debra D. Andrist, Chair of Foreign Languages, mailto:andrist@shsu.edu Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Sam Houston State University is an EOE/AA Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Openings TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer GACHI, Inc Decatur, GA GACHI, Inc. has immediate openings for the following: TEDP Outreach Specialist/ Trainer Full-time, permanent position in Decatur, Georgia. Salary plus medical & dental benefits. Responsibilities: Assess and train applicants, provide individual and group trainings on how to use telecommunication equipment, deliver, set and provide on going communication and documentation.  Market, promote, and advertise the program to all segments of the population to inform individuals, agencies, and organization about the program. Recruiting and increasing the number of individuals to apply for the program. Extensive traveling throughout the state of Georgia. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in telecommunication devices, and two years of experience with training or teaching individuals or group settings. Mail resume to: GATEDP Attn: Kevin Steffy, Co-Coordinator - Outreach/ Training 4151 Memorial Drive, Suite 103-B Decatur, Georgia 30032 Or FAX to: 404-297-9465 Or Email to: mailto:ksteffy@gachi.org Position will remain open until filled. For additional information about this position, contact Kevin Steffy at: mailto:KSteffy@GACHI.ORG or 404-381-8433 (VP) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Employment Director Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, MD Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. is a growing organization that promotes access to services and resources and provides direct residential and employment services to individuals of various disabilities, primarily deafness, living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Delaware. Services are provided in individual homes and within the community. Responsibilities: Manages all aspects of the employment program, a program designed to match our clients, people with disabilities, with potential employers, including providing guidance, supervision and support to various personnel. Identifies and markets the program to potential employers and related agencies. Ensures compliance with all funding agents and agency policies and procedures. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, with emphasis in rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, social work psychology or occupational therapy. Strong vocational skills and knowledge of vocational grants and their reporting requirements is a must. Experience with marketing, development and relationship building is preferred. Five years of supervisory experience including experience in vocational employment services is required. Must be fluent in sign language or willing to learn. Valid Driver's License is required. Position Classification: Full Time Exempt. To Apply: Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc., attn: Human Resources, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804 or email to mailto:dila@dila.org Applications can also be completed on line at http://www.dila.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - - Director of LIFESIGNS - Los Angeles, CA - HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA - Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA - Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, CA - Job Developer/Interpreter - Norwalk, CA 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-