DeafDigest Blue - February 9, 2014 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; 18th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafDigest is now on FaceBook and Twitter! Facebook - please like our page at: https://www.facebook.com/deafdigest1 Twitter - please be a follower at: @deafdigest for subscription changes, go to the bottom -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hate-bagel-place/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-with-hearing-eye/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/mother-of-deaf-son-never-tips/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-brain-hearing-brain/ (if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; mailto:barry@deafdigest.com sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always confidential .... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/  (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Save on New Alarm Clock Pro Plus from Bellman & Symfon The new Alarm Clock Pro Plus from Bellman & Symfon will make sure you never miss another call. 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To find out more, go to: http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_DDB020914 Contact us at: mailto:info@harriscomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 Max Gallimore who departed us. He was into Deaf Education after college graduation - and his list of interests is fascinating - travel, reading, collecting rarities, chess, poems, short stories and rodeos. One of his children is Rosa Lee Timm, a well-known Deaf Entertainer. Top stories about the deaf: Deaf Services, an agency in Indiana, is now part of TradeWinds, a bigger agency that services the disabled The Philadelphia City Council is trying to create awareness on the needs of deaf residents among the city departments and agencies. Ronald L. Lanier, the long time director of the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, has been reappointed by the new governor to continue serving the deaf. Adam Kosa, the Deaf Member of the European Parliament, from Hungary, said that Europeans continue to discriminate against the deaf. Mark Sennett, a British deaf man, recently passed away. He has left a legacy - of 500 books donated to Sir Harry Smith Community College. He loved to read books and was always buying new books. .............................................................. Explore. Experience. Enjoy An evening infused with international wines, contemporary art, gourmet hour oeuvres & a silent auction. Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Deaf-REACH Fundraising Event Hiller Art Space 9 Hillyer Court, NW Washington, DC April 12, 2014 6p-9pm .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. .............................................................. Read what they say Unlock the phone with CapTel® Captioned Telephone! CapTel shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone, letting you read everything that they say. Like captions on TV - for the phone! Captions are provided by a free service, no monthly fees or contracts required. For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130 V/TTY or visit http://www.weitbrecht.com/captel.html For more info about CapTel or any of the many assistive listening devices we offer, email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! CapTel® Captioned Telephone - See What Everyone is Talking About! .............................................................. .............................................................. A MOTHER OF DEAF SON NEVER GIVES TIPS A true story. A deaf kid had a job after school, delivering newspapers. By luck, one of his newspaper customers was a hearing woman, whose son is deaf. All newspaper delivery boys depend on tips because the pay is very low. For some reason, that hearing woman NEVER gives tips to the deaf delivery boy. Fortunately, many other hearing newspaper customers pay nice tips to make up for it! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/mother-of-deaf-son-never-tips/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... National Writing and Arts Contests for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students more information at: http://deafdigest.com/2014-national-deaf-students-writing-contest/ ..................................................... ..................................................... DO YOU SEE YOURSELF AS A COUNSELOR WITH DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING CLIENTS? Are you a bright and motivated student who wants a M.S. degree? Would a scholarship help make this dream come true?* Western Oregon University's Rehabilitation Counselor Education program prepares Master's level counselors to work with Deaf and hard of hearing clients.  The need for qualified rehabilitation counselors is at an all time high.  Graduates from this program find employment in such professional areas as state vocational rehabilitation, community mental health, and other partnering agencies.  The nationwide employment rate for recent graduates is 96 . 100% within six months of graduation. A Bachelor's (B.S. or B.A.) degree is required to apply, as well as proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). Individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, deaf blind, or members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are being accepted now for the Fall, 2014 school year. *Substantial scholarship support is available to qualified students contingent upon continued federal funding.* Note: Applicants who are residents of WICHE states will be charged tuition at Oregon resident student rates.  Those states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. For more information and application materials visit www.wou.edu/rehab and click on Rehabilitation Counselor Education. You may also contact: Julia Smith, Ph.D., CRC, LPC Coordinator Rehabilitation Counselor Education Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR 97361 mailto:RCEInfo@wou.edu ..................................................... ..................................................... DEAF BRAIN DIFFERENT FROM HEARING BRAIN Deaf Brain different from Hearing Brain? Don't know - but researchers from San Diego State University want to know if there is a Deaf Brain and a Hearing Brain? It has nothing to do with high intelligence or low intelligence - just trying to find out if both Brains are the same or different! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-brain-hearing-brain/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... a picture showing approximate location of Gallaudet, Indiana, a tiny town that existed in the late part of 19th century http://deafdigest.com/gallaudet-old-town-indian/ ................................................ ................................................ A WORKSHOP IN TEXAS There is an interpreter workshop in Texas. The title is interesting: Walk the Walk but Don't Talk the Talk This is directed at interpreters that refuse to obtain certification. Just because an interpreter is fluent with ASL does not mean he fully understands the Code of Ethics. Code of Ethics? Yes, any and everything that goes on during the interpreter's work with clients remain sealed in his lips! This is the Code of Ethics. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? telling the interpreter please don't tell the deaf person that I am telling you this! if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Because stenocaptioners write phonetically syllable for syllable and there is no space bar on the steno machine, many captioners believe that the most difficult type of error to avoid is what is called a word boundary error.  As we read through captioning errors, it may be helpful to spend a little more time on these because they are common. Here are some samples of word boundary errors. "He will adventure capital to his company." "The doctorate at his favorite restaurant." "He left his wallet behind in Hispanic." "They shallower it into the water." These should read: "He will add venture capital to his company." "The doctor ate at his favorite restaurant." "He left his wallet behind in his panic." "They shall lower it into the water." A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF you are in the doctor's waiting room; the receptionist yells out your name and you missed it (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 Do we have law centers that serve the deaf? There is one - The Midwest Center on Law and the Deaf You can get an idea by surfing: https://www.mcld.org/about-mcld/ ....... Did you know that - Charles Percy, who was born with a hearing loss, was a former Fortune 500 president with Bell and Howell (1949 to 1964) before serving as senator from Illinois for 3 terms until 1985. He did not use sign language. Bell and Howell is a manufacturer of film projection equipment. ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: One of the Super Bowl exhibits had a deaf theme! It was the Goodyear Silents all-deaf semi-pro football team of the late 1910's/early 1920's. And this is finally, the long overdue recognition given this America's Deaf Football Team. This semi-pro team won several league championships during existence. Based in Akron, Ohio, the long disbanded team has never been formally recognized anywhere in the city. The NFL archival section in the NFL Experience, part of the Houston Super Bowl week programs, had displays on legendary football players and on legendary football teams. One of these teams posted in a prominent location was the Goodyear Silents team! It exhibited a championship cup and picture of one of the teams was huge. The team shared space with luminaries such as Johnny Unitas, Jim Thorpe and Red Grange. Such a heady company. How good was the Goodyear Silents team? They lost several grudge inter-city battles with the Akron Pros, one of these pioneering NFL teams. Meaning, we the deaf, were one notch below the highest professional football level at that time. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: For years DeafDigest has always felt that the deaf that want to actually fight fires are being discriminated against. These deaf fire fighters at volunteer departments are relegated to small fires, equipment operation and other back room responsibilities. Well, in Mark S. Kite, Sr, who is deaf, we have a Deaf Chief of a hearing volunteer fire department. He supervises his crew of 75 volunteer fire fighters at the Yukon Volunteer Fire Company, located in the Pittsburgh area. He was elevated to chief first week in January. He was with the company for 31 years. Is he a deaf person, functioning as a hearing person? No! He is deaf and uses ASL and when communicating with hearing he relies on careful speech and lip reading. Of course, there are hand signs that fire fighters use to communicate with each other during fire fighting. ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: why is it that the more expensive the Super Bowl commercials are the more the commercial people complain about the "expensive" captioning costs (just a couple of hundred dollars)? A case of bad human nature! ....... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? My brother and I were unloading stuff from my mother's attic and something poked my finger and I was holding my finger up and looking at it. I thought the brother said: What happened? He actually said: What time is it? -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 !! - *  Director of Human Services - Los Angeles, CA *  Public Relations Director - Los Angeles, CA *  Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA *  Staff Interpreter - Riverside, CA (CODIE) *  Community Advocate - Riverside, CA  (CODIE) *  Community Advocate - Riverside, CA  (CODIE) To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Manager Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207 Fax #:  (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open position Principal Iowa School for the Deaf Council Bluffs, IA Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) is seeking applicants for the Principal position.  This position is the instructional leader for the education program at ISD.  The Principal works with the Superintendent to provide a comprehensive educational program for students pre-school through transition to adult life The Principal is the direct line administrative authority and professional leader of the department's staff and students.  Responsibilities include leadership of education programs, coordination of all activities of the department and collaboration with other departments in order to provide quality education for all students Interested candidates should send resume, credentials, official transcripts, and three professional references to Human Resources; Iowa School for the Deaf; 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.; Council Bluffs, IA 51503-7898 by March 14, 2014.   Or contact Human Resources at Phone: 712-366-0571; email: mailto:dleheup@iowaschoolforthedeaf.org for more information. View general school information and job description under the "employment" link on ISD's web page: http://www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Deaf and Hard of Hearing Behavioral Health Outreach Coordinator RHA Behavioral Health Services Wilmington, NC full information at: http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?JOB_DID=JHS25X73K6KT30LTNTZ&showNewJDP=yes&pf=true to apply: CareerBuilder.com and key in "RHA Behavioral Health Services" in keywords box and Wilmington, NC in Location box - and click on "Find Jobs" and follow the screen instructions -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Beahvioral Health Therapist for Deaf and Hard of Hearing RHA Behavioral Health Services University of NC, NC full information at: www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?JOB_DID=JHM0DV6TR4BFVH51PZF&showNewJDP=yes&pf=true to apply: CareerBuilder.com and key in "RHA Behavioral Health Services" in keywords box and University of NC, NC in Location box - and click on "Find Jobs" and follow the screen instructions -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Lecturer II: American Sign Language (ASL), Department of Linguistics The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM The University of New Mexico Department of Linguistics seeks applications for a full-time Lecturer II position in the Signed Language Interpreting Program to begin August 2014. Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate courses in American Sign Language (ASL) and signed language studies, and service. The UNM Bachelor of Science degree in Signed Language Interpreting has been meeting the needs of the deaf citizens of New Mexico, the region, and indeed the country since 1983, having trained and graduated more than 300 professional interpreters in that period. The program is a part of the Department of Linguistics. The Department of Linguistics specializes in cognitive-functional approaches to the study of language, including corpus and empirically-based studies, cross-linguistic research, and typology. In addition to the linguistic study of signed languages, we have special strength in Native American linguistics and language revitalization, and Spanish linguistics. Minimum Qualifications: -    Master's Degree in ASL, deaf studies, linguistics, or related field Preferred Qualifications: -    A strong record of teaching ASL or related studies in a university or college setting -    Ability to teach courses in the interpreter education program -    Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues -    Bicultural; ability to interact comfortably in Deaf and hearing communities -    Native or near-native ASL competence -    Ability to assume administrative and to mentor lecturers and part-time instructors as needed -    ASLTA and/or RID certification -    Experience with instructional media (video, digital media, computer technology for signed language learning) UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr.unm.edu/ and click on the Benefits link. Date for best consideration:     February 20, 2014 Closing Date: Open until filled Please provide a CV and a list of three references with contact information. The cover letter should address the preferred qualifications for the position. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide a copy of their college or university transcripts. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to present a lecture in ASL. Enquiries about this position can be addressed to: Yvonne Martinez-Ingram, mailto:ymartin@unm.edu or (505) 277-6353. For details on application requirements or to apply, visit the UNMJobs website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ Please reference Posting Number 0823689. University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.  Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of New Mexico Department of Linguistics Albuquerque, NM 87131 http://www.unm.edu/~linguist -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind Colorado Springs, CO COLORADO SCHOOL for the DEAF and the BLIND at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities: 2 VACANCIES:    Transition Teacher (Special Education) and Transition Teacher (Deaf Education) These positions report to the Program Coordinator, Employability Center, and are responsible for providing standards-based instruction to high school and transition-aged students who are Deaf/hard-of-hearing, blind/visually impaired, and/or Deaf-Blind, and who may have other disabilities. Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website www.csdb.org to view the official job announcement in its entirety or contact Ms. Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Manager / 719-578-2114 mailto:clutz@csdb.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- career opportunities PAHrtners Deaf Services positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) children, adolescents and adults.  Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing! As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HOH community PAHrtners is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting for you! E.O.E. PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to fill the following positions: WE ARE HIRING FOR PITTSBURGH RESIDENTIAL SITE NOW!! opening soon!! See below for opportunities located there: Job Title:    Residential Counselors Location:    Pittsburgh, PA Employee Type:    Various positions available Description:    This position provides direct client services, including: encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and social relationships.  Positions open for weekend and evening shifts. Qualifications:     HS diploma + one year related experience; valid driver's license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills. SEE BELOW FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN GLENSIDE, PA AREA: Job Title:    Staff Interpreter Location:    Glenside, PA only Employee Type:    Part time or Full time available Description:    This position provides interpreting services for: emergency situations, mental health evaluations, staff meetings, home visits with Deaf children and adults and community meetings.  Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or Deaf interpreters. Qualifications:     AA degree with a minimum of three years. interpreting experience OR BA degree in Interpreting with one year of experience.  Knowledge of mental health disorders and/or developmental disabilities a plus.  Some evening and weekend work and local travel required.  Compliance with PA Act 57 (Certified & Registered with ODHH) also required. Job Title:                   HR Coordinator Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Full time position Description:    This position takes the lead role in all aspects of human resources including, but not limited to: hiring of staff-from recruitment, arranging for interviews, checking references, insuring that all necessary background clearances and regulatory requirements are met and entering the new staff in our organizational HR databases, maintains personnel files, directs employee disciplinary activities as needed including terminations, coordinates credentialing for licensed professionals, collaborates with the benefits department and provides information to staff regarding their benefits, supervises audits and accreditations for all programs, and ensures compliance with employment/labor laws and HIPAA guidelines. Qualifications:     Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related field, plus two years HR experience; or AA Degree with at least five years of HR experience. Fluency in American Sign Language required.  Must possess strong writing/proofreading skills and excellent organizational/time management skills. Job Title:    Case Managers Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Full time position Description:    This position provides resources and support to clients and their families who reside in our residential programs. Duties: assess service needs of individuals to ensure continuum of care; develop service plans; provide independent living skills instructions; advocate for access to public and private programs such as medical and vocational services. Qualifications:     BA/BS degree in a human services field preferred; or high school diploma + 12 credit hours in social science with two years. behavioral health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational skills, fluency in ASL and familiarity with other visual communication modes and language levels. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel to various areas in the community. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus; must have a valid driver's license. Job Title:    Counselors for Adolescent Residential Treatment Facility Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Various shifts available Description:    This position provides direct care/supervision to adolescents with behavioral health challenges.  Duties: provide life skills training such as: provide opportunities for community integration, participate in treatment of adolescents being served through observation, interaction, limit setting, implementation of treatment plans and behavior modification plans; assist in the development of positive peer culture, assist with making meals, provide 1:1 in school, run daily and weekly group meetings, assist with homework and provide support during family home visits. Qualifications:     One year related experience (preferably with children/adolescents); valid driver's license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate; strong interpersonal skills. Qualified candidate will also be a strong team player who possesses a great amount of patience and dedication to working with adolescents. Job Title:    Residential Counselors Location:    Glenside, PA Employee Type:    Various positions available Description:    This position provides direct client services, including: encouraging client independence, assisting in daily living skills training and aiding in community integration. Duties: provide supported living and training to Deaf consumers with behavioral health and/or intellectual disabilities living in the community; promote consumers. independence and social relationships.  Positions open for weekend and evening shifts. Qualifications:     HS diploma + one year related experience; valid driver's license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, HR Coordinator PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com Fax: 215-884-6301 http://www.pahrtners.com Like us on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/deafjobs -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Fulton County, Georgia job description and basic information at: http://careers.ga.gov/jobsearch/jobdetail.asp?ReqNum=GVR-14698bu -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant Professor; Signed Language Interpreting Program The University of New Mexico Department of Linguistics Albuquerque, NM Position Summary: The Department of Linguistics seeks applicants for an appointment as Assistant Professor of Linguistics, Signed Language Interpreting Program, at the University of New Mexico (UNM). This is a probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision. The position is contingent upon final budgetary approval. Appointment will begin in August 2014. The Ph.D. must be in hand by time of application. Responsibilities will include teaching in the areas of specialization and service. Competitive salary. The Department of Linguistics at UNM specializes in cognitive-functional approaches to the study of language, including corpus and empirically-based studies, cross-linguistic research, and typology. The Signed Language Interpreting Program offers a B.S. Degree in Signed Language Interpreting. The mission of the Signed Language Interpreting Program is to prepare entry level interpreters and transliterators with a thorough understanding of the practice and ethics of the interpreting profession within a liberal arts environment. We emphasize cultural awareness, foster intellectual growth, and encourage academic excellence. In keeping with the mission of the Department of Linguistics, the program recognizes and values linguistic diversity. Instilling respect for the language and communication preferences of all deaf and hard of hearing people is an essential value of our program. For further information on the department, please see our website http://ling.unm.edu. For further information on the Signed Language Interpreting Program, please see our website: http://www.unm.edu/~sign UNM provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, please go to http://hr.unm.edu/ and click on the Benefits link. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in hand by time of application. Specialization in interpreting. Preferred Qualifications: (a) Commitment to and experience in teaching interpreting courses, including theory and skills courses; (b) documented experience supervising interpreters and/or student interpreters; (c) evidence of an active research program; (d) NAD-RID and/or ASLTA certification; (e) minimum of 3 years of experience as a working interpreter. Date for best consideration: January 31, 2014. Closing Date: Open until filled. Enquiries about this position can be addressed to: Professor Sherman Wilcox ( mailto:wilcox@unm.edu ) For complete details on application requirements or to apply, visit the UNMJobs website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/ Please reference Posting Number 0823396. The University of New Mexico is committed to promoting and supporting the diversity of our campuses. UNM is an AA/EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Interpreter/Employment Specialist DCARA Concord, CA Full-time, Non-Exempt DCARA has an opening for the position of Interpreter/Employment Specialist. This position is based at the Employment Development Department branch in Concord and reports to the Director of Employment Services. The Interpreter/Employment Specialist will provide services including interpretation for employment services staff, office support, and telephone and document assistance to clients on a walk-in and/or appointment basis. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop employer contacts to increase the number of deaf and hard of hearing persons employed - Maintain a cooperative relationship with the business community and employers - Provide employer education on employability of deaf/hard-of-hearing workers, and deaf awareness and technical assistance workshops - Advocate for employability and communication access for clients - Arrange job interviews and interpreter client's job interviews and orientation - Provide job retention assistance and follow-up services as needed - Provide document assistance services for staff and clients as needed - Assist in the recruitment of potential clients, determine eligibility of clients, enroll and orient them to services - Compile statistical information and maintain files/case notes on clients - Provide support to the agency and community and other duties as assigned by Director of Employment Services QUALIFICATIONS: - Fluent in American Sign Language, Candidate without a certificate may be hired, provided that he/she obtains certification within six/6 month of employment - BA preferred - Strong background knowledge in the field of deafness and Deaf Culture - Ability to use computer and word processing software; knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, power point, and Outlook) preferred - Able to travel to appointments within the work week SALARY: Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and education. DEADLINE: Open until filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send DCARA application (www.dcara.org under About/Jobs), cover letter, resume & three references via mail, email or fax to: Human Resources DCARA Headquarters 14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200 San Leandro, CA. 94578 Email: mailot:hr@DCARA.org Fax: 510.483.2526 DCARA is an At-Will and EOE Job opening Tennessee Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator Hamilton Relay, Inc state of Tennessee Hamilton Relay, Inc. currently has a position open for "Tennessee Captioned Telephone Services Outreach Coordinator" staffed in the state of Tennessee. Position summary:  This full-time position is responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities designed to promote Captioned Telephone Service (CapTel®) for Tennessee Relay Service.  Individual will be required to travel within the state of Tennessee as well as outside the state as needed, while residing in Tennessee. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: -    Bachelor's degree and two or more years of experience in the design and implementation of public outreach, public relations or related marketing experience are required. -    Experience in the telecommunication field, Traditional Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Service is a strong plus. -    Excellent presentation skills -    Ability to develop effective outreach and educational campaigns -    Ability to confidently communicate (oral & written) with a wide variety of audiences -    Ability to plan, schedule and execute multiple projects -    Ability to understand and follow directions -    Capacity to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Relay Administrator, organizations within the public, private and non-profit sectors -    Knowledge of and ability to understand various communication modes used by current and potential relay users -    Familiarity with the user communities that could benefit from relay services: *    Senior Community *    Hard of Hearing Community -    Able to travel alone -    Captioned Telephone users are encouraged to apply Interested individuals may apply online at: http://www.workforhamilton.com or contact Cindy Blase in Corporate Human Resource Department by December 31, 2013 at 800.821.1831 Hamilton Relay is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin or disability. Hamilton Relay, Inc. is a division of Hamilton Telecommunications based in Aurora, NE. Hamilton offers a competitive wage and full time benefits. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Coordinator of Educational Advancement and Partnerships MN Department of Human Services St. Paul, MN $53,975 - $80,075 annually This position is located in the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing for Minnesotans. This position exists to advance the education collaborative for children who are deaf and hard of hearing. The incumbent will provide leadership and advocacy for a statewide education plan for students who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing by engaging diverse cross agency, cross-sector stakeholders, including parents and disability advocates, teachers, schools and administrators to improve outcomes. The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefit package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Responsibilities Include: -    Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating statewide educational collaborative plan with Steering Committee and Stakeholders and ensures that activities and goals align with and support the Commission's strategic plan. -    Identifying and making available appropriate human, fiscal and material resources so that institutions, parents, students and school districts and other educators will have available to them to implement the Collaborative Plan. -    Creating an environment that encourages and facilitates input from all stakeholders by developing a communications plan and communicates education activities to the general public, stakeholders and policy makers. Required Qualifications: -    Bachelor's degree in a related field. -    A teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a current or past license. -    3 years of related advanced-professional experience. -    Proficiency in ASL at an intermediate or Level 3 in the SLIPI. Work experience must demonstrate the following: -    Knowledge of theory and practices for developing and conducting educational programs for children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, deafblind or who have multiple disabilities. -    Knowledge of advocacy and support systems for parents in education settings. -    Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C, Part B. -    Knowledge of educational trends, issues and developments occurring at the pre-school, elementary, secondary, post-secondary levels sufficient to be able to appraise and incorporate potentially effective solutions into state wide programs. -    Knowledge of the structure of Minnesota's educational, public health, vocational rehabilitation services, human services and services for the blind system sufficient to provide solutions to policy and operational questions. -    Knowledge of public/private organizations that provide services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing. -    Knowledge of state and federal resources and agencies that provide services to children with disabilities. -    Knowledge and respect for parent concerns, concerns of the deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind community and the goals of organizations that advocate for children. -    Knowledge of educational theory, administrative fundamentals, Minnesota's educational structure, and state and federal legislation governing specific programs sufficient to resolve issues that require constructive thinking and to identify and recommend alternatives that meet program and legislative intent. -    Experience with large and small group facilitation and conflict management. Preferred Qualifications: -    Master's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Public Policy or a related field. -    Knowledge of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention systems in Minnesota and goals set by the Joint Commission on Infant Hearing. -    Ability to write grant proposals. -    Knowledge of content management systems and ability to generate and post content on state website. How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates MUST apply through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the state's official hiring site. Below are detailed instructions on how to submit your resume and apply. If you have additional questions you can contact the recruitment office at 651-431-3674 or sos.recruitment@state.mn.us.  Please be sure to apply at your earliest convenience before the position closes at MIDNIGHT on MONDAY, JANUARY 6th, 2014. Submit your resume: 1. Visit www.careers.state.mn.us 2. Select .My State Job Search. (upper right hand corner) 3. Select .Create a My State Job Search Account. 4. Complete the instructions under New Account 5. Once your account has been established, select .Resume Builder. 6. Build a resume or paste a text copy of your existing resume 7. Use the .Job-Specific Questions. space for your cover letter (optional) 8. Complete required sections of .Supplemental Information. 9. You MUST click .Submit Your Resume. at the bottom of the page! Apply for the Coordinator of Educational Advancement and Partnerships opening after you have created your new account and submitted your resume (note: the state classification for this position is Educ Specialist 2): 10. Select .Apply for Jobs. 11. Select .Apply for Positions. 12. Enter this posting number:  13DHS001843 13. Select .Continue. and verify the position is correct 14. Select .Apply. Tips: . Save your user ID and password for future use. . Make sure your resume clearly states all relevant skills and experience, along with the beginning and ending months and years of each position you have held. . If you have any difficulties, contact the website helpdesk at 651-259-3637 or mailto:careers@state.mn.us -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- job announcement Interpreter/Employment Specialist DCARA Concord, CA Full-time, Non-Exempt DCARA has an opening for the position of Interpreter/Employment Specialist. This position is based at the Employment Development Department branch in Concord and reports to the Director of Employment Services. The Interpreter/Employment Specialist will provide services including interpretation for employment services staff, office support, and telephone and document assistance to clients on a walk-in and/or appointment basis. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop employer contacts to increase the number of deaf and hard of hearing persons employed - Maintain a cooperative relationship with the business community and employers - Provide employer education on employability of deaf/hard-of-hearing workers, and deaf awareness and technical assistance workshops - Advocate for employability and communication access for clients - Arrange job interviews and interpreter client's job interviews and orientation - Provide job retention assistance and follow-up services as needed - Provide document assistance services for staff and clients as needed - Assist in the recruitment of potential clients, determine eligibility of clients, enroll and orient them to services - Compile statistical information and maintain files/case notes on clients - Provide support to the agency and community and other duties as assigned by Director of Employment Services QUALIFICATIONS: - Fluent in American Sign Language, Candidate without a certificate may be hired, provided that he/she obtains certification within six/6 month of employment - BA preferred - Strong background knowledge in the field of deafness and Deaf Culture - Ability to use computer and word processing software; knowledge of MS office (Word, Excel, power point, and Outlook) preferred - Able to travel to appointments within the work week SALARY: Salary is negotiable dependent on experience and education. DEADLINE: Open until filled. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send DCARA application (www.dcara.org under About/Jobs), cover letter, resume & three references via mail, email or fax to: Human Resources DCARA Headquarters 14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200 San Leandro, CA. 94578 Email: mailot:hr@DCARA.org Fax: 510.483.2526 DCARA is an At-Will and Equal Opportunity Employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions The Learning Center for Deaf Framingham, MA Secondary Classroom Assistant - Intensive Needs http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-classroom-assistant-position/ Substitute Classroom Assistant (Intensive Needs) http://deafdigest.com/substitute-classroom-assistant-job-learning-center-for-deaf/ Elementary Teacher http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-elementary-secondary/ Walden School Family Partner http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/ Elementary Classroom Assistant http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-classroom-assistant-position/ Walden School Child Care Worker - Overnight Supervisor http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-supervisor-job/ Wraparound Family Partner http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-family-partner-wraparound/ Wraparound Therapeutic Mentor http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-therapeutic-mentor/ Daycare Teacher http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/ Daycare Substitute Teacher http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/ Daycare Substitute Classroom Assistant http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-teacher-child-care-center/ Computer Systems Administrator http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-deaf-desktop-systems-support-specialist-job/ Residential Counselor - Girls Dorm http://deafdigest.com/tlcfemaledorm/ Walden School Child Care Worker - Residential http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/ Walden School Child Care Worker - Overnight http://deafdigest.com/walden-deaf-school-overnight-childcare-worker-job/ Walden School Relief Worker (CCW Substitute) http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-deaf-relief-worker-child-care-worker-substitutes/ Walden School Child Care Worker - Day http://deafdigest.com/walden-school-day-childcare-job/ If interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website) as well as three professional references to mailto:hr@tlcdeaf.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-