DeafDigest Blue - January 8, 2012
Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor
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Last week's ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/auto-dealership-or-deaf-social-club/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/dog-for-the-deaf/
This week's ASL Videos with captions:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/fast-deaf-news-in-old-days/
http://deafdigest.com/videos/odd-deaf-property-in-little-rock/
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The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both
ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the
Blue section.
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- What the stories are saying about the deaf?
ASL class students at Olympia HS, Greece, NY, are raising their sign language levels on a higher
level by performing during a stage rehearsal of
the play "Finding Nemo." It was orchestrated by
ASL teacher Sharon Duffy.
Katie Leclerc, a deaf woman, who is featured in the
"Switched At Birth" TV series, was interviewed.
She told the reporter that she may have to work as
long as 14 hours a day just to get these scenes
in for the filming. This also includes work on
her hair and makeup and then the wardrobe.
- Very Hot News
Rick Macomber is deaf and is a professional horse
racer (standardbred trotters). He ended the 2011
racing season with over $20,000,000 in lifetime
earnings. He has been racing professionally since
1996 and is Gallaudet's only professional athlete.
- Sunday January 1st
DiB Coffees of Hawaii, a coffee house in Malaysia, in the
Damansara Perdana locale, has opened for business. It is
fully operated by the deaf.
- Monday January 2nd
World University Debate Championships took place among
university debating teams. In the latter rounds, one of
the topics thrown at the teams was:
Should deaf parents to send their children (whether deaf or hearing) to mainstream schools for their primary and secondary
education
DeafDigest finds it strange that hearing children of deaf parents
should be sent to mainstreamed programs! At any rate, it is not
known what the viewpoints of these debating teams were.
- Tuesday January 3rd
Marlee Matlin said that the TV program - Switched at Birth
is a Deaf Breakthrough - because the theme is about the
deaf as played by real deaf actors, and not by fake-deaf
actors.
- Wednesday January 4th
In Singapore, an angry hearing stranger was riding on a bus, sitting next to a deaf man with his family. The deaf man turned his head away from the hearing man to chat with his family. This made the hearing man angry. As a result, the hearing man punched the deaf man twice in the face. He was arrested and had to pay nearly $2,500 in fines by the judge. Why was the hearing man angry? He was drunk!
- Deaf Miscellaneous stuff
When states are broke, then funding for social services
are cut, especially for counseling deaf patients with
mental illnesses. In Nevada, a deaf man, a schizophrenic,
was arrested for murdering his aunt. It was pointed out
that had Nevada provided complete mental health services
for the deaf man, this crime may not have happened.
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(Thursday-Saturday Hot Deaf News will be in the Gold edition)
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FAST NEWS IN OLD DAYS
We have email, videos, blogs, vlogs, AIM, pagers, etc.
All of these help us get news very quickly. An example
was when Ben Soukup introduced Alan Hurwitz as the
new Gallaudet president. Everyone knew about it within
few seconds.
What about the old days of TTY machines. Were the
news slow? Well, one news-hungry CEO of a deaf agency
used his TTY for about 2-3 hours a day just to get deaf
news from anywhere in USA?
Yes, telephone bills were high.
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit:
http://deafdigest.com/videos/fast-deaf-news-in-old-days/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
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June 20-24, 2012
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SALE OF A PROPERTY IN LITTLE ROCK
Some time ago there was a notice in a newspaper
of a sale of property in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The name of the property is Deaf Mute, and
it was valued at $181,000.
Deaf Mute property? DeafDigest cannot figure
it out.
- for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/odd-deaf-property-in-little-rock/
(for your convenience, video links are posted on top
of each DeafDigest edition)
A PUZZLING NEWSPAPER STORY ON A CI
A newspaper said:
When a deaf child receives a cochlear implant -- and how many implants he gets -- have a significant impact on hearing and language outcomes, according to the results of two recent studies.
The issue is not the CI itself, but the statement - how many
implants he gets!
Two is the max (one in each ear), so is two defined as many?
Or is the writer talking about many re-implants?
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QUALIFIED DEAF STUDENTS CANNOT ATTEND COLLEGE IN GHANA
There are qualified deaf students that successfully
graduate from high school in Ghana.
And if they wish to pursue their education, in most
cases they cannot.
Reason is no money for interpreters. Students must
pay for interpreters out of their pockets in addition
to paying for college tuition and fees and incidentals.
And making it worse is lack of a computer network
to help the deaf students go through the system.
A COMPLEX INTERPRETING ARRANGEMENT
What is a complex interpreting arrangement? It took
place in King County (Washington) last year. In a court
case it involved a deaf couple, living in Korea, and
a deaf couple living in King County. One interpreter was
a hearing woman, who spoke Korean and knows Korean Sign
Language, but could not speak English. Another interpreter
had to translate spoken English into spoken Korean. And
a third interpreter had to do everything in Korean Sign
Language, and another one, with ASL.
A nightmare? Yes, but the mission was accomplished,
via the Skype for the benefit of the deaf Korean couple,
living in Korea.
WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE?
this comment -
your hands must have been blessed
if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please
mailto:barry@deafdigest.com
COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series
What should we do if we have a complaint about closed captioning?
Here is information from the FCC's Web site about what steps you
should take:
For captioning problems during non-emergency programming, you may
file a written complaint with either the FCC or your VPD (i.e., your
cable or satellite TV service, or the TV station if you do not pay
for cable, satellite or another subscription video service). If you
file your complaint with the FCC, the FCC will forward the complaint
to your VPD.
The FCC rules establish specific time limits for filing closed
captioning complaints. Your written complaint must be filed within 60
days of the captioning problem. After receiving a complaint, either
directly from you or from the FCC, the VPD will have 30 days to
respond to the complaint. If you filed your complaint with your VPD
and they do not respond within 30 days, or if a dispute remains, you
can send your complaint to the FCC.
You can file your written complaint by using an online complaint
form. You can also file your complaint with the FCC's Consumer
Center by faxing 1-866-418-0232; or writing to:
Federal Communications Commission
Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau
Consumer Inquiries and Complaints Division
445 12th Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20554
SWITCHED AT BIRTH SLOPPY SIGNING?
Many deaf people are happy that the TV show - Switched
at Birth - has come back.
Some of these deaf people are already complaining about
"sloppy signing" by some of the actors on the program!
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TIMES HAVE CHANGED
We are fortunate that times have changed. Way back in the early
part of 20th century, many deaf women worked in the textile
industry or in the garment industry or in other people's homes.
Nowadays, the jobs are more diverse.
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The Deaf and the Law:
A deaf woman, continuously denied promotion over the years at a federal government agency, filed a lawsuit, accusing her
employer of discriminating against the deaf.
The court duly noted her habitual filing of formal complaints
over the years with her agency's Office of Civil Rights.
Her agency claimed that she did not follow the pre-complaint
procedures that all employees are entitled to.
The district court, while acknowledging points raised by
both parties, dismissed her case on grounds that she
was not impacted by the workplace discrimination that
she claimed she was.
As expected, she has filed an appeal with a higher court
of authority.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago:
A fly's mission? A research team at Binghamton University,
New York, have patterned a new hearing aid model after a
parasitic fly (Ormia orchracea).
The patterned model, if perfected, would detect frontal
noises, but block out rear noises.
Why? Don't the hard of hearing people want to hear those
tip toeing behind them or those that talk behind their backs?
At any rate, the researchers acknowledge that mass production
of this one-dimensional hearing aid is difficult.
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News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago:
Bob Davila's first day message to everyone associated
with Gallaudet (faculty, teachers, staff, alumni and
friends) deserves a round of applause.
He stressed key points (healing, understanding,
openness, diversity and support) while planning
to soon make vital decisions, some immediate, some
long term.
(as mentioned in last week's DeafDigest, Bob left Gallaudet
in a pretty good shape for the current president Alan
Hurwitz to inherit)
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Deaf Apocalypse of the Week:
We are always reading these newspaper stories on how
"miraculous" a CI is, "immediately" restoring powers of
hearing in a life-long deaf person.
When we one stop and think about it, is it possible
that, thanks to powers of technology, which makes
today's invention obsolete tomorrow, the CI will become
obsolete and become a piece of relic in a museum?
DeafDigest is saying this because there are parallel
newspaper stories of these "miraculous" invisible, but extremely powerful multi-dimensioned hearing aids, and of
gene-therapy procedures (these competing technologies).
We need to wait for year 2022 to come forward to see
what happens in the world of deafness.
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A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say?
A friend came to me and I thought he said:
your keyboard label is on the ground and I put it back on your porch table
Keyboard label?
He actually said:
your Kenmore label is on the ground and I put it back on your porch table
(it fell off the house air conditioner/heating unit)
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position opening
Vocational Program Director Community Outreach Program for the Deaf
Tucson, AZ
Enjoy a rewarding career working with the Deaf, Deaf/Blind, and Hard of Hearing population in beautiful, sunny southern Arizona! Our Vocational Director will supervise and direct COPD's Vocational/Placement Department in the areas of competitive placement, job site training, job placement services and contract maintenance. This individual oversees Ability One, WIA and VR placement services, develops training programs and placement options, markets program and ensures program compliance.
We require a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation, Education or related field, proficiency in American Sign Language, and experience with either employment services, rehabilitation work programs and/or mental health/deafness.
Salary is $17.35 - $21.69 depending on experience and educational background plus excellent benefits.
Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and qualifications on our website: www.ccc-soaz.org
Resume to: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf,
Attn: Human Resources Department, 268 West Adams Street, Tucson, AZ 85705.
Email mailto:scotty@copdaz.org or fax to 520-770-8544.
No agencies please.
EOE
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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- EXCITING EMPLOYMENT OPENINGS AT GLAD !! -
- Director of LIFESIGNS - Los Angeles, CA
- HIV Educator - Los Angeles, CA
- Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles, 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
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