DeafDigest Blue - January 6, 2013 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; 17th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/frustrated-deaf-engineer/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-friend-avoiding-hearing-friend/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-school-superintendents/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/car-inspector-and-deaf/ (if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- New Serene Innovations Vibrating Watch Be stylish and stay on time with the new VibraQuartz VQ-500 Vibrating Watch from Serene Innovations. The five daily alarms will keep you on track and alert you with one of the strongest vibrations in its class. 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Visit http://www.hamiltonrelay.com and click on the "Make & Receive Calls Now" icon to check it out. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Dedication: DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Doris Nyquist, a Milwaukee woman, who departed us on December 30th. She worked with the deaf in the mental health field as an interpreter. Additionally she worked with the deaf at her church and as a volunteer with agencies serving the deaf. Top stories about the deaf: Frustrated by lack of captions on a TV-captioned movie you are watching, after March 30, 2013, through the internet? If so, FCC wants to hear from you. This agency recently revised its complaint forms to include these no-captions internet movies. Vladimir Putin and the deaf? He would not allow deaf Russian children to be adopted by prospective parents in USA - but he has allowed Russian Sign Language to become official, and with it - free textbooks and interpreters. Is he pro-deaf or anti-deaf or is deaf-neutral? Retired Deaf West Theatre artistic director Ed Waterstreet is being honored in a gala ceremony that will be taking place on February 9, 2013 at Culver City, California. He founded Deaf West in 1991 and it became a major force in Deaf Entertainment. Joseph Lewis, a Gallaudet graduate, was written up in a newspaper in Iowa, detailing his experience working in the White House as an intern. He previously served as intern with Sen. Tom Harkin's office. Now an employee in the federal government, he has political aspirations. A Rhode Island newspaper praised Rhode Island School for the Deaf director Nancy Maguire Heath for turning the school around after some recent troubled years. She is not deaf and she replaced a deaf director who was not doing the job. .............................................................. The Holidays are a time of many community and family parties.  Alcohol is a part of many of these events.  Set limits for your celebrations. If you or a friend needs help in cutting down on drinking, where can you turn for help? For answers to these questions and for more information on resources that you many need, please visit this page: http://www.healthbridges.info/?p=733 Have a safe holiday! The HealthBridges Team http://www.healthbridges.info The HealthBridges website offers information about social services, advocacy and behavioral health topics and resources available for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing. Information posted on the website is available in American Sign Language, spoken and captioned English .............................................................. 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See What Everyone is Talking About! .............................................................. .............................................................. DEAF AND LATE-DEAFENED DEAF SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS We have a list of deaf school superintendents that are deaf and use ASL very well. We also have some hearing superintendents that have become late-deafened, mostly because of age. Should we put these late-deafened superintendents on the list of deaf superintendents? Or do they still belong to the list of hearing superintendents? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-school-superintendents/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... Our all-time most famous and most notable deaf scientists http://deafdigest.com/scientists/ ..................................................... ..................................................... A CAR INSPECTOR THAT TALKS TOO MUCH You are in a long line to have your car inspected by a state automobile inspection station. The inspector talks too much. He explains something to a person ahead of you. He then explains something to you; you tell him you are deaf and to please write something down on paper. He says "never mind, not important" and he moves to a person behind you and still talks too much. Is he really saying something that is very important? We will never know. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/car-inspector-and-deaf/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... 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While Google and the government reached settlement, people are saying that Google won. What did Google do to win (and what Microsoft didn't do few years ago)? Google did the following: - hiring the best lobbyists around and paying them $25 million in salaries - getting their people to get friendly with those in the Obama administration - hiring well known Democrats and Republicans - getting the best advice from consulting firms - making contacts with the senators Why is DeafDigest mentioning this? When we, the deaf, want something from the US government, we may need to copy Google's blueprint. Of course, Google can afford $25 million in lobbyists. We can't! WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked: is it the first time you have interpreted for him? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Over the holiday season, many TV stations have featured special holiday-themed programming. We have seen special sports and entertainment shows.  Now, as the holiday season comes to an end, we will find many TV shows beginning their new seasons. Personally, I have seen a number of shows over this holiday season where the captioning has been absolutely fabulous, but I have also seen instances where the captioning was very poor or totally overlooked.  Unfortunately, there are people out there who do not think that captioning is important. They may try to pay as little as possible, so if that means poor quality captioning or no captioning, that may be what they will try to do.  They may feel that no one is watching the captioning, so it doesn't matter. As caption viewers, we must also be advocates for captioning.  If we see a show where the captioning is horrible, we need to let the cable companies, television stations, and captioning companies know this.  If the television stations are using people who are unqualified just because they don't charge very much, we have to communicate to them that that is not acceptable.  We must let them know that someone is watching the captioning. A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF just as when you are hooked to a TV program, the captions mess up! (doesn't matter if it is closed captioning or real time captioning) (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) .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 .............................................................. .............................................................. DeafLaw In Trinidad, a deaf man was accused of robbery with violence. Not too literate, he was not able to understand the charges against him in the court. As a result, his case was postponed while the court will be trying to find an interpreter for him. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Better late than never, Joseph G. Demeza passed away on November 26th. He served as the superintendent at the Ontario School for the Deaf at Belleville (school since then has been renamed Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf). While he earned plaudits and honors for his work with the deaf, he discouraged use of sign language at his school and would not hire the deaf as classroom teachers. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Every newspaper sports pages come up with year-end list of top 10 biggest sports news. And Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind (USDB) made #2 on the list, even outranking such Utah teams like Utah Jazz, BYU, University of Utah, etc. What did the USDB do to merit a #2 ranking? It simply revived its long dormant school athletic program! The school practically disappeared from the Deaf Schools Athletic network in the eighties. But it is coming back now. (editor's note: while the school has volleyball and basketball teams, problems continue with funding and finding coaches every year) ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Supporters of ASL were able to send their petition to the White House for review and response, if any. The White House people said: any petition that receives enough signatures will be reviewed by the appropriate policy experts Policy experts? Who? ASL experts or oral education experts or Cued Speech experts or SEE experts? ....... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? A deaf person thought his hearing friend said: my birthday But the hearing person's face was sad. Why sad face on birthday? To play it safe, the deaf person asked the sad hearing person to write down on a pad. The hearing person wrote: my mother died -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- - EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! - -  Case Manager - Los Angeles, CA (part-time) -  Health Educator - Los Angeles, CA (part-time) -  Staff Interpreter -  Los Angeles, CA   (Three positions) -  Staff Interpreter - Bakersfield, CA -  Staff Interpreter - Riverside, CA  (Two positions) -  Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim, CA -  Job Developer/Interpreter - Rancho Cucamonga, CA -  Community Advocate - Los Angeles, 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening President Austine School for the Deaf/Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Brattleboro, Vermont The President will need to have an open and flexible management style conducive to working with diverse groups, must be a team-builder and must build partnerships to achieve success. The President must be a highly responsive leader who will help to build a strong vision for the long-term health of VCDHH and all of its constituencies. He/she must be an excellent communicator and must be highly organized.   The President will need to be able to bring together diverse groups to work toward common goals, and will need to identify, select and provide a positive environment that motivates and utilizes all employees.  The President should be prepared to move the organization toward models of service delivery which will drive it into the next decade. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate must have an advanced degree in a related field from accredited institutions, 5+ years experience providing leadership in a senior management position in a complex and diverse public or private non-profit, education or human services organization and must have a successful history of relating to and engaging with a diverse population. In addition, the following skills are desirable to possess: Knowledge of Deaf education and/or special education, American Sign language (ASL) proficiency and Knowledge of adult/community services system Further, the ideal candidate must be a strong manager and a leader with a background in administration.  The candidate must be adept in communicating with the Board of Trustees, Vermont Government officials and legislators, donors and funding sources, students, clients, teachers and staff, parents and families, the education and human service communities and with the public. The following areas are essential to have had successful experiences: -    Leadership and team building -    Internal and external communication (oral and written) -    Decision-making and execution -    Organizational change and development -    Finance and budgeting -    Lobbying /fundraising -    Strategic and long-term vision and program development planning -    Creative problem-solving -    Marketing In addition, the following skills are desirable to possess: -    Knowledge of Deaf education and/or special education -    American Sign language (ASL) proficiency -    Knowledge of adult/community services system Interested candidates should submit the following materials confidentially as separate PDF attachments in one e-mail: -    cover letter expressing interest in the position -    current résumé Rice Bryan Search Consultant CARNEY, SANDOE & ASSOCIATES 44 Bromfield Street, Boston, MA 02108 617-933-3438 (direct) mailto:rice.bryan@carneysandoe.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Career opportunities PAHrtners Deaf Services Glenside, PA PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Our staff environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support.  As a result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of our existing programs.  Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or have many years' 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 about Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions: - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR for DSA: (Full time position) The qualified candidate shall possess: HS Diploma and 5 years of Mental Health direct care experience, fluency in ASL, knowledge of Deaf Culture.  Excellent writing and communication skills required. Responsibilities: Day to day management and supervision of residential setting for deaf adults with mental illness and behavioral health concerns.  Supervision of direct care staff, development of residential programming and staff schedules, planning and leading staff meetings, coordinate staff trainings, manage petty cash and consumer funds, coordinate consumer services with internal/outside agency providers and families, conduct consumer and staff interviews, complete monthly reports, service plans and staff evaluations, follow up with physical and psychiatric medical concerns. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekend. - RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTORS: (Full time position) This position provides leadership role for residential staff and direct client services. Qualifications: minimum of a HS + 2 year related experience; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years' experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated an ability to supervise, teach, advise and motivate staff members as well as Deaf Consumers; must possess strong interpersonal skills.  Duties: Provide guidance and training for staff and support to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence and social relationships. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekend. - RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (various positions available) This position provides direct client services including encouraging client independence in areas such as skills in daily living and community integration.  Duties: Provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with mental illness and/or developmental disabilities living in the community; promote consumers' independence and social relationships. Positions open for weekend and evening shifts. Qualifications:  HS + 1 year related experience; valid drivers' 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, Office Manager/HR PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com  Fax: 215-884-6301 www.pahrtners.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Dean, School of Education, Business and Human Services Gallaudet University Washington, DC 20004 Job Number: HR-12075 Application Deadline:  2/1/2013 The Division of Academic Affairs at Gallaudet University is in the process of undergoing an exciting change in its organizational structure. In summer 2011, the academic support units were restructured, streamlining the provision of services to students. As we began the 2012-2013 academic year, a number of academic departments were merged, combining related disciplines into larger, interconnected departments within the two existing schools: the College of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Technologies, and the Graduate School and Professional Programs. In August 2013, these two schools will be replaced with three new entities within the Division of Academic Affairs. These will be: the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Education, Business and Human Services, and Research/Graduate School/Continuing Studies/International Programs.  As part of this restructuring, the University seeks a progressive and dynamic leader to fill the position of Dean of the School of Education, Business, and Human Services (SEBHS). SEBHS will house eight academic departments that collectively enroll approximately 600 students in undergraduate majors/minors and master's and doctorate degree programs.  These departments are Business, Counseling, Education, Government and Public Affairs, Hearing, Speech, and Language Sciences, Interpretation, Physical Education and Recreation, and Social Work, with approximately 75 full-time faculty members.  Within these eight departments are 15 degree programs accredited by their affiliated professional organizations. Responsibilities: The Dean of SEBHS serves as chief administrator, spokesperson, and advocate for SEBHS. Among the responsibilities and activities of this position are: -    Establishing and promoting objectives for SEBHS congruent with the Gallaudet Strategic Plan; -    Ensuring recruitment, mentoring, and retention of exemplary faculty, staff, and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds; -    Formulating and administering the SEBHS budget; -    Fostering an academic environment that stimulates the creation of innovative teaching and learning programs; -    Collaborating on development and marketing goals and implementation plans for SEBHS; -    Overseeing accreditation for graduate programs; -    Supervising the assistant dean and functional heads; and -    Overseeing personnel actions for the School. Qualifications: -    Earned doctorate, preferably in one of the SEBHS discipline areas or one closely aligned; -    A record of responsible leadership and supervisory experience in higher education (e.g., department chair; assistant dean); -    Successful teaching experience in graduate school and/or professional programs; -    An established record of publications and research; -    Demonstrated ability to administer successfully through a shared governance model; -    A record of cross-cultural commitment and efforts that have maximized the effective education of deaf and hard of hearing students from diverse backgrounds and cultures, including strong evidence of knowledge, leadership, and accountability for promoting the diversity of faculty, staff and students; -    Demonstrated expertise in budgeting and resource allocation to achieve strategic objectives; -    Evidence of effectively fostering application of cutting-edge learning theories and methods; -    Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans; -    Excellent interpersonal, communication, writing, and advocacy skills; and -    Fluency in American Sign Language skills required at the time of application. For additional information, please contact the Screening/Interview Committee chair, Dr. Cynthia Neese Bailes at mailto:Cynthia.Neese.Bailes@Gallaudet.edu To apply, please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a completed job application to mailto:Personnel.Office@Gallaudet.edu A job application can be found at http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions People Incorporated Minneapolis & Saint Paul, Minnesota People Incorporated promotes and secures independence for people with mental illness. People Incorporated is a nonprofit organization that serves people with mental illness in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota area. Founded in 1969, we now operate more than 40 programs in the five metro area counties including crisis residences, programs to help the homeless, residential programs, treatment services, case management, and in-home health services. In 2011 we served more than 7,000 people. Our annual budget is $33 million. Helping people with mental illness requires great flexibility and creativity. That's why we start with the person first, developing innovative, effective services that provide the care, resources, and connections that will help each person in the best way possible. - Community Support Specialist Our Deaf Mental Health Services program (DMHS) is searching for a Community Support Specialist CSS500 to work part-time (afternoon/evening hours 2-3 days per week) at our drop in center. The purpose of the Community Support Specialist position is to provide overall staff support and direction to the Deaf Mental Health Services Program drop-in center services. The Community Support Specialist also has primary responsibility for scheduling and planning recreational/social activities in the drop-in. The CSP Specialist will provide psychosocial rehabilitation skill training to individual clients, and provide information, referrals, and advocacy for clients both in the center and in the community. This position may require you to provide transportation to recipients using a personal vehicle. Position requirements include: -    Fluency in American Sign Language -    Bachelor's Degree -    Two years full time experience providing direct services to adults with serious and persistent mental illness -    Must have a current drivers license -    Good driving record -    Current auto insurance -    Reliable personal vehicle -    Must possess a telephone or system that allows 2-way communication with the program Preferred qualifications include: -    A Master's Degree in a human service related field such as psychology, social work, or a field related to mental health Click on this link to apply by January 6, 2013! http://peopleincorporated.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-380403.html - Support Specialist/Mental Health Practitioner I Our Deaf Supported Living program is searching for a Support Specialist/Mental Health Practitioner I (070-550SS) to work part-time (every other Friday and Saturday overnight, 12am -8:30am) at an adult foster care home for deaf, hard of hearing, or blind adults who experience mental illness. Residents of the program are Deaf, mentally ill adults and may have histories of moderate to severe behavior problems and secondary physical handicaps.  This position will provide awake supervision to residents in the program within the guidelines of each resident's Individual Treatment Plan (ITP). Position duties include supervision of the following: -    Leisure activities -    Medication administration -    Meal preparation -    Meal times -    Chores -    Personal hygiene Requirements for this position include: -    Fluency in American Sign Language -    High school diploma/GED -    Driver's license with a good driving record -    Willingness to work overnights and varied shifts -    Experience working with persons who are deaf, mentally ill, and/or developmentally delayed in a group home setting Preferred qualifications include: -    Bachelor's degree in human service field Click on this link to apply by January 6, 2013! http://peopleincorporated.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-379841.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf Education The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Chickasha, OK (Tenure Track Position) SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience STARTING DATE: August 2013 RESPONSIBILITIES: To teach undergraduate courses in the Deaf Education program and maintain office hours, participate in the following: recruiting, advising majors, supervising candidates during practicum and/or Professional Trimester, serving on Resident teacher committees, and serving on university committees. A successful candidate with a doctorate will be hired as tenure-track. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Masters Degree in deaf education or related field. Teacher Certification. Proficiency in American Sign Language. Council on Education of the Deaf Certification. Teaching experience in a school for the deaf and/or public school classes for the deaf. PREFERRED: Earned Doctorate in deaf education or related field. Teaching experience in a university deaf education teacher preparation program. Ability and willingness to team teach in USAO.s interdisciplinary liberal arts core curriculum USAO: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is a public liberal arts college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma. USAO is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The Teacher Education Program is NCATE accredited and the Deaf Education program is CED accredited. USAO.s mission is .to provide an outstanding general education program for the State of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. This program will feature interdisciplinary team-teaching and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.. USAO seeks to continue .to assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and experiences transcend their specialized fields of graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal arts education.. A satellite school of Oklahoma School for the Deaf operates in the USAO building dedicated to Deaf Education. TO APPLY: Send completed USAO application (available on-line at http://www.usao.edu/employment ), letter of application, resume, copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Personnel Office, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, 1727 W. Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322. Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts college and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). The explicit mission of USAO is to offer an outstanding interdisciplinary general education program with a strong emphasis in the liberal arts and sciences. To this end, USAO's general education program features team-taught courses that continue from the freshman through the senior year and incorporates professors from various disciplines. USAO seeks to assemble a faculty whose interests transcend their specialized fields of study and who are willing to dedicate themselves to the liberal arts mission. USAO is located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 35 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Sign Language Interpreting Full-time Posted: 12/20/2012 Bethel College seeks to fill full-time faculty position for the Sign Language Interpreting program to begin Fall 2013. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses of American Sign Language, team teaching interpreting courses, student recruitment, public relations, assessment, and involvement in the college community. Faculty members are also expected to maintain active scholarship and participate in professional development activities. Qualifications M.A. required, Ph.D. preferred, in the area of education, linguistics, deafness, sign language interpreting or related field. ASLTA certification required, provisional or working towards certification. Experience teaching ASL at the post-secondary level preferred. Successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to Christian liberal studies and working in a bicultural environment as well as skill in curriculum development and evaluation of student language skills. He or she will support multicultural competence initiatives and involvement in the d/Deaf community.  All faculty are expected to exhibit a vibrant Christian faith and relevance of faith commitments to their disciplines and professions.  While Bethel College is affiliated with the Missionary Church, its faculty members encompass a variety of Christian denominations; Application Process Deadline for submission is March 30, 2013 but position will remain open until qualified candidate is hired.  Send (via post or email) cover letter, CV, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, statement of faith, and statement of teaching philosophy for a Christian Liberal Arts institution to: Robert Myers, Ph.D. Dean Bethel College 1001 Bethel Circle. Mishawaka, IN  46545 574.257.3524 robert.myers@bethelcollege.edu Bethel College is an accredited Christian college that is dedicated to building lives for commitment to leadership in the church and the world. Bethel provides liberating academic and co-curricular programs to challenge the mind, enlarge the vision and equip the whole person for lifelong service. IRS Job Opening: Program Manager (Area Director) Dear Members, There is an IRS job opening available for those who are interested. Please see below for more information. PROGRAM MANAGER (AREA DIRECTOR) Agency:Internal Revenue Service Job Announcement Number:13CS1-TAX0088-0340-01-CC Monday, December 10, 2012 to Monday, January 14, 2013 $109,022.00 to formatCurrency(155500) $155,500.00 / Per Year Post of Duty - New York City, NY https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333217700 After application has been made please send a copy of your resume, transcripts, Schedule A letter to Paula B Golladay. If you have any questions please contact Paula at 202-591-6000 (V) or by email at paula.b.golladay@irs.gov. Utah Are you interested in working with ASL Students at SLCC? Converse in ASL with ASL and ASL/English Interpreting students in a one-on-one setting. Starting hourly at $8.82 Please Apply today online at www. Slcc.edu/employment UTAH SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND 742 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah  84404 Telephone (801) 629-4702 Voice, (801) 629-4701 TTY Salt Lake Telephone (801) 464-2000 Voice, (801) 464-2001 TTY Toll Free in Utah 1-800-990-9328 Announces the Position of Developmental Instruction Aide II Location:    Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind Announcement No. 01-13 742 Harrison Blvd. Schedule IN Ogden, UT 84404 DPR 50208/5310 JOB SUMMARY   Works with students who are Autistic/Deaf.  Duties include tracking and monitoring students. behavior, providing alternative choices for the students to replace inappropriate behavior with desired behavior, removing the student from class if behavior is disruptive. There is always the possibility that physical restraint may be necessary. Implements a new curriculum that is being put in place; performs other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS   Ability to monitor and track behavior and activity; understand and implement specialized curriculum; understand and deal with students. sensory aversions; understand and follow a toileting schedule; assess situations and apply appropriate interventions; understand and carry out behavior modification strategies; deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism; follow written and/or oral instructions; communicate clearly and effectively; maintain strict confidentiality.  Work requires physical exertion, including the ability to stand, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.  There are risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. being subject to possible physical attack.  (Risks are related to the possibility of working with students who are non-compliant, self-abusive, and/or aggressive.)  Preference may be given to applicants with American Sign Language (ASL) skills, previous experience working with disabled children, and/or MANDT training.  In order to drive a state vehicle, incumbent must have a valid Utah driver license with clean driving record.  Employee hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r027/r027-007.htm#T3. Successful completion of criminal background check is required for this position. SALARY AND BENEFITS   State of Utah Step 25, $10.41 per hour.  Benefits will be limited to Social Security.  This position is exempted by law from the provisions of competitive career service.  The State requires employees to receive their pay through direct deposit or on a payroll debit card account. ASSIGNMENT PERIOD  This is a part time position, 181 days each school year.  It is an .at will. position and is contingent upon agency need. Work schedule five (5) hours per day five (5) days per week. OPENING DATE:   January 2, 2013                CLOSING DATE: January 9, 2013 To be considered for this position, you must register and submit an electronic application and resume on the State of Utah job seeker website at https://statejobs.utah.gov/. The requisition number for this position is 28517. Reasonable accommodation is provided in the interview process for known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants. To request a reasonable accommodation in the interviewing process, please contact the Human Resource Office, (801) 629-4705 or (801) 629-4726, at least 24 hours prior to the interview. The State of Utah, Executive Branch, participates in the Federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).  If hired, your continued employment will be contingent upon confirmation of your employment eligibility through the E-Verify Program. Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants. Job Opening Announcement Title: Contracted Project HOPE Health Specialist, approx. 16 hours/week, to begin Jan. 2013 Duties: The contracted Project HOPE Health Specialist will provide light case management for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened (.Deaf.) individuals living with cancer, diabetes, or heart disease, involving communication access advocacy and provider trainings as needed; and provide health education to older Deaf adults aged 55 and up in Newton, Taunton, and Danvers, MA. Specific duties are as follows: § Conduct health education workshops and health-related activities for older Deaf adults; § Develop and/or update existing PowerPoint presentations about health-related topics affecting older adults, including nutrition and healthy eating topics; § Conduct exercise and fitness classes that promote mobility, flexibility, and increase energy § Outreach to the older Deaf community and encourage behaviors and choices that promote healthy aging and healthy living; § Develop vlogs and flyers to recruit older Deaf adults to workshops and events; § Prepare monthly summaries of healthy aging activities, collect demographic and attendance information, and assist with preparation of progress reports. § Provide case management services including facilitating assessment of consumers. health needs, development and monitoring of individualized service plans, coordinating referrals for a wide range of support services, and provision of support related to utilizing resources for self-help and health maintenance. § Assist in collaborating with health and medical service providers to promote and advocate for Deaf-accessible services; § Establish service plans with clients and document progress towards goals. § Be available to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed. § Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Bachelor.s degree in a related field preferred, but not required. Preferred qualifications include: strong interpersonal skills, ability to prepare written reports and articles and meet deadlines, and experience working with older adults. Required qualifications include: strong knowledge of health topics related to diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, nutrition, exercise and fitness, and disease prevention; basic healthy cooking skills; knowledge of exercise/fitness; minimum 2 years. experience in human services working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, and conversational fluency in ASL. Must have own car and be willing to travel. Supervision: Reports to the Project HOPE Director. To Apply: Email updated resume, cover letter, and 3 work-related references to: Ann Thompson HR/Administrative Coordinator athompson@deafinconline.org DEAF, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Deaf persons, women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Indianapolis, IN This full-time/benefits eligible position will provide outpatient individual, family and group therapy services to children, families and adults at our Deaf Services Office located in Indianapolis, IN. Duties include: evaluations/assessments, treatment plans, crisis intervention/emergency services, individual and group therapy/counseling services and some in-home services, as needed. This position requires a Masters degree in Social Work and an active Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker license. Must be able to effectively communicate in American Sign Language (ASL), with deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing individuals. Knowledge of deaf culture and resources related to deafness. Prior experience with the above population groups preferred. To apply for this position, please click on the link: http://aspireindiana.hirecentric.com/jobs/16341.html to begin the online application process. Job Opening Announcement Title: Contracted Project HOPE Health Specialist, approx. 16 hours/week, to begin Jan. 2013 Duties: The contracted Project HOPE Health Specialist will provide light case management for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, or Late-Deafened (.Deaf.) individuals living with cancer, diabetes, or heart disease, involving communication access advocacy and provider trainings as needed; and provide health education to older Deaf adults aged 55 and up in Newton, Taunton, and Danvers, MA. Specific duties are as follows: § Conduct health education workshops and health-related activities for older Deaf adults; § Develop and/or update existing PowerPoint presentations about health-related topics affecting older adults, including nutrition and healthy eating topics; § Conduct exercise and fitness classes that promote mobility, flexibility, and increase energy § Outreach to the older Deaf community and encourage behaviors and choices that promote healthy aging and healthy living; § Develop vlogs and flyers to recruit older Deaf adults to workshops and events; § Prepare monthly summaries of healthy aging activities, collect demographic and attendance information, and assist with preparation of progress reports. § Provide case management services including facilitating assessment of consumers. health needs, development and monitoring of individualized service plans, coordinating referrals for a wide range of support services, and provision of support related to utilizing resources for self-help and health maintenance. § Assist in collaborating with health and medical service providers to promote and advocate for Deaf-accessible services; § Establish service plans with clients and document progress towards goals. § Be available to work some evenings and weekend hours as needed. § Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: Bachelor.s degree in a related field preferred, but not required. Preferred qualifications include: strong interpersonal skills, ability to prepare written reports and articles and meet deadlines, and experience working with older adults. Required qualifications include: strong knowledge of health topics related to diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, heart disease, nutrition, exercise and fitness, and disease prevention; basic healthy cooking skills; knowledge of exercise/fitness; minimum 2 years. experience in human services working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people, and conversational fluency in ASL. Must have own car and be willing to travel. Supervision: Reports to the Project HOPE Director. To Apply: Email updated resume, cover letter, and 3 work-related references to: Ann Thompson HR/Administrative Coordinator athompson@deafinconline.org Palomar College is looking for two ASL teachers on M/W nights from 6-9 pm. One is for an ASL 1 class and the other for an ASL 2 class. There is another ASL 1 class to fill on T/Th from 12:30-2:30 PM. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact Debbi Brewer (dbrewer@palomar.edu) ASAP. (San Diego, CA) Deaf Care Worker-Bryce Hospital SALARY RANGE: 50 ($21,722.40 - $30,724.80) * Works primarily in a specialized psychiatric unit providing care, habilitation, and rehabilitation of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) patients with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency in a state mental health hospital. * Performs basic nursing care and assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living. * Observes patients closely and documents patients' physical and mental condition. * Maintains the security of patients. * Accompanies patients off unit to hospital activities, functions, and off hospital grounds to medical appointments and field trips. * Communicates with D/HH patients in sign language. * Performs assigned work under supervision of professional nurses and LPNs with instructions from physicians. * Performs related work as required. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must be 18 years of age. * Graduation from a standard high school or GED equivalent. * Possession of a valid Alabama Driver's License. * Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at "native" or near "native fluency" level of signing skills as measured by a recognized screening process, such as SLPI/SCPI at the "Advanced" level or higher. How to apply: Use an official application for professional employment (exempt classification) which may be obtained from this office. The application should be returned to Personnel Office, Bryce Hospital, 200 University Blvd., Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 35401 until filled in order to be considered for this position. Do not return this application to the state personnel department. Please have an official copy of transcript (s) forwarded to the personnel department at the above address. 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