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Scheid, a Northern Virginia late-deafened individual who was involved in several local organizations of the deaf and the late deafened. He departed us this week. He never turned down requests for assistance for tasks that needed to be done at these local organizations. He also was a skilled cartoonist, who liked to draw stuff that was deaf-related. .. DeafDigest also dedicates this edition to Doris Jane Greve, who departed us this week. Like with Raymond (above) who was a consummate volunteer, she was also a long time volunteer with the National Association of the Deaf. And what made it so interesting about her was that she was an oralist; her knowledge of signs was barely adequate, yet it did not prevent her from volunteering, and being valued volunteer, at the NAD, which always advocated ASL. She needed no supervision from anyone; she would come to the office on a regular basis and jump into chores that she knew that had to be done, even when she came back to town from month-long vacations! .. A third individual is also having this edition dedicated by DeafDigest - Jeanie Shickel who departed us yesterday, She taught math for many years at Gallaudet University, and during her spare time, lent her time and efforts to a long list of Washington, DC deaf activities. Many deaf teachers that teach math at schools for the deaf, were trained by Jeanie to know Deaf Math-Speak! .. 911-related issues just cannot stay out of the spotlight. It was not too long ago that we were complaining that these 911 centers do not have equipment that were TTY compatible or that 911 operators have no clue what a TTY call was all about. Now that the TTY is practically obsolete, we have a new beef - that these 911 centers cannot handle text calls from our pagers. This issue was raised by the National Emergency Number Association. .. Attention: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Current or Former United Parcel Service, Inc (UPS) employees If you use sign language, worked for UPS or applied for a driving position at UPS at any time since June 25, 1997, please read the announcement posted below in this edition. There is a proposed final settlement in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing current and former UPS employees and applicants for driving positions who failed or would fail the hearing standard established by DOT for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. ................................................................ ................................................................ For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com .. weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) ................................................................ ................................................................ SONIC BOOM ALARM CLOCK WITH BED SHAKER ON SALE! Don't be late for the first day of school. WCI is here to help with this "timely" August special. Purchase either the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock or the Sonic Boom Alarm Clock with the vibrator at 10% off! It has many great features including a built-in receiver to pick up transmissions from other signalers. Call 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at http://www.weitbrecht.com for more details. (Use code WCID808 to order) For a copy of our NEW catalog, email your request to: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com WCI. Your Single Source for Assistive Technology ................................................................ ................................................................ CRAZY FLYING LAWS IN EUROPE A deaf man from France is a licensed airplane pilot. He is not allowed to fly in France. French laws do not allow deaf pilots in the country. Yet, he is allowed to fly airplanes in other European nations! He has to travel to another European nation to fly an airplane. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-pilot/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) A PAST INTERPRETER FROM THE GALLAUDET LINEAGE In 1996, Elizabeth Gallaudet Gillen Nagler died. She was the great-great granddaughter of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet, who founded the American School for the Deaf and the father of Edward Miner Gallaudet who founded Gallaudet University. She was an interpreter of the deaf. She is the only person in the famous Gallaudet family to serve the deaf as an interpreter. - for ASL News version, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/videos/video-gallaudet-interpreter/ (for your convenience, video links are posted on top of each DeafDigest edition) INTERPRETING ISSUES: THE DEAF AND THE HEARING Secretary of State Clinton, on a trip to Congo, had to deal with a tough question from someone in the audience. The interpreter fumbled the Q and A dialogue, making everyone look bad and foolish. We, the deaf, have our own RID. The hearing do not have their own RID. When an interpreter is certified by the RID, it is a peace of mind for us. Not sure about diplomats and their own interpreters. DeafDigest editor vividly recalls these pre-RID days when untrained interpreters made him look foolish in front of the audience! IDENTITY ISSUES Is a person deaf or is a person hearing? Well, in the case of a certain person, the deaf community looked on him as deaf; the hearing people looked on him as hearing. Why? It was a matter of trying to distinguish the difference between a hearing person with some hearing loss and a deaf person with normal voice receptive skills. Both descriptions fit that person's profile! It is very tricky, indeed. ................................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the largest deaf network on the internet ! * Find out why Deaf Match International works....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * The most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit: www.DeafMatchInternational.com .................................... Get a FREE Sidekick 2008 with $29.99/mo. unlimited data plan ! 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TTY AS OBSOLETE AS ELECTRICAL TYPEWRITERS DeafDigest editor received email from a USA Today reporter who needed input on an article about the deaf he was working on. His request was for DeafDigest editor to make a TTY call with him. He, however, did not say if he has a TTY or if he meant that a relay service be contacted. By far too many hearing people assume that every deaf person has a TTY at home or at office. They do not realize that the TTY has pretty much become obsolete, just as obsolete as the electrical typewriter! ................................................................ ATTENTION DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING Current or Former United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) employees Read this notice if you use sign language, worked for UPS or applied for a driving position at UPS at any time since June 25, 2997, and failed or would fail the hearing standard established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) FOR DRIVERS OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES The purpose of this notice is to inform you of a proposed final settlement in a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing current and former United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) employees and applicants for driving positions who use sign language as a primary means of communication due to hearing loss or limitation and who failed or would fail the hearing standard established by the DOT for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. The class action settlement, which must be approved by the Court, was reached in connection with a lawsuit, Bates v. UPS, N.D. Cal. Case No. C99-2216 TEH. The lawsuit, which was filed in 1999, alleges that UPS engaged in discrimination in violation of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and various California laws, by requiring all drivers and driver applicants for positions involving driving UPS delivery vehicles on the public roads to pass the DOT hearing standard for drivers of commercial motor vehicles ("Driving Claims"). UPS has denied any liability or wrongdoing. If you are a current employee of UPS, or you were employed by UPS or applied for a driving position at UPS at any time beginning June 25, 1997, use sign language as a primary means of non-written communication due to a hearing loss or limitation, and failed or would fail the hearing standard established by DOT for drivers of commercial motor vehicles, you may be a member of the class affected by this lawsuit and entitled to object to the proposed settlement. The proposed settlement Agreement is available on-line at http://www.dralegal.org . If you would like additional information about this lawsuit and the settlement, including a copy of the Settlement Agreement, you can also contact Class Counsel at: Laurence Paradis DISABILITY RIGHTS ADVOCATES 2001 Center Street, Fourth Floor Berkeley, California 94704-1204 Telephone: (510) 665-8644 Facsimile: (510) 665-8511 TTY: (510) 665-8716 mailto:lparadis@dralegal.org If you would like to object, you or your attorney must notify the Settlement Administrator by a letter, postmarked by November 26, 2009 and addressed to: Bates v. UPS Settlement Administrator c/o Rust Consulting, Inc. P.O. Box 9427 Minneapolis, MN 55440-9427 ................................................................ TEACHING AS AN OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD We have a number of deaf teachers in hearing classrooms. And with it, comes an occupational hazard. It is that disrespectful hearing students, taking advantage of the teacher's deafness, would listen to music via their hidden iPods or make cell phone calls or carry on a whispered conversation with other classmates. Said a disgusted hearing student: I didn't know such childish disobedience existed in any college setting DEAF ISSUES (short series; based on comments by educators and deaf service professionals) Deaf Counseling has been, over the years, guided by policies, that may or may not necessarily be the best one for particular deaf clients (series to continue until it runs out) WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? People assuming that interpreting are done by volunteers if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series Many people are bringing their offices with them wherever they travel these days, and realtime captioners and CART providers are no exception. Many captioning and CART assignments can be done remotely. For CART providers, it is important to find a hotel that is Internet friendly. Much of their work must be done over the Internet, so it is important to have reliable Internet service. For broadcast captioning, the captioners usually don't need an Internet connection, but they need two telephone lines: one to receive the audio from a television station and one to send their captions to the encoder at the television station. As a result, captioners have to make sure that they have two separate telephone lines in their hotel room. There are captioners who have had to rent two adjoining hotel rooms and run a cable between the two rooms in order to caption assignments while on the road. ................................................................ ................................................................ weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://www.deafdigest.com updated every Monday ................................................................ ................................................................ WHO IS IN CHARGE OF A MAINSTREAMED PROGRAM IN A SCHOOL DISTRICT? resource specialist (in many school districts we would expect a principal, or a director or a coordinator or a supervisor or someone with an appropriate title that would direct their mainstreamed programs; some districts are different and this reflects in a startling title above. Be surprised or shocked every week until series run out) ................................................................ ................................................................ 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 ................................................................ ................................................................ Tour of America's National Parks Glacier National Park, Montana to Las Vegas July 11 - 30, 2010 For more info contact: Joy Carney at mailto:joyfulcarney@comcast.net ................................................................ ................................................................ Hot DeafNews boring, but important! Two deaf individuals have been charged with embezzlement of nearly $10,000 from an organization serving the deaf in North Carolina. .. The Deaf and the Law location: Great Britain case a deaf man was accused of slugging a hearing man on his face result: he pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. comment: the hearing man taunted the deaf man over his hearing loss; they were drinking together when somehow a pleasant conversation somehow gotten ugly .. DeafADA Issue of the Week: a comment, made during pre-ADA days, would not stand up in the court of law nowadays. A deaf man was applying for a job as a printer at a New York City newspaper plant. The angry foreman muttered to his associate: oh, another deaf-mute This deaf printer did not get the job at that plant .. The Captioning Blunder of the Week: they are peezing (expecting) company soon .... What became of? Amy Wong Edwards - Past a promising Hollywood special effects person, on animation and graphics - Present working on Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore, due for release in 2010 mailto:barry@deafdigest.com with "past" and "present" details .. News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: John Modell (not deaf), the Baltimore Ravens Vice President for Special Projects, was honored at the luncheon during the convention of the Maryland Association of the Deaf. He was widely applauded, even though many people in the luncheon crowd are Redskins, not Ravens fans! John, extremely sensitive to the needs of the deaf and of the disabled, was more than just happy to incorporate Sean Markel's wish list to make the PSInet Stadium fully accessible (captioning every where whenever possible). John and Sean both feel that the Baltimore Ravens are ahead of all other professional teams (baseball, hockey, football and basketball) as far as deaf accessibility needs are concerned. Thank you very much, John! (editor's note: the Modell family is no longer in charge of Baltimore Ravens; the PSInet Stadium has since become M&T Bank Stadium) .. News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Rocky Stone, the father of the SHHH, who passed away on Friday. Rocky, who needs no introduction to any of us, founded SHHH to serve the needs of the late-deafened and the hard of hearing. He was that rare individual that exhibited willingness to work with all national organizations of the deaf and the hard of hearing on mutual goals, regardless of different goals and missions. In his much younger days, Rocky, who did not want to talk too much about it, was a CIA operative, despite his deafness. He would not talk too much even when pressed for details on his background. Thank you, Rocky for serving all of us. .... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: It is the same old story, repeated almost always all the time - that there is a request for a qualified deaf person for a deaf-related job. And after an intensive search, no qualified deaf person could be found and a hearing person is hired - and the deaf community is upset. There was a number of deaf applicants but they could not meet the criteria outlined in the job description. .... A Vocational Rehabilitation counselor's great news: You receive two cats as a gift from your relatives and can name them anyhow you want. You name your two cats something related to VR, such as "10" (eligible for VR services) and "26" (successfully employed), to remind you why you as a counselor exist! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Opportunities Mississippi School for the Deaf Jackson, MS - Secondary Principal - Assistant Principal (Elementary Principal) - Elementary Dorm Director Go to http://www.mde.k12.ms.us for job descriptions Top candidates will be contacted for interviews. If interested please contact Sandra G. Edwards, Superintendent at: mailto:sgedwards@mde.k12.ms.us The Mississippi Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Girls Overnight Residential Counselor The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA * Girls Overnight Residential Counselor Residential Counselor will provide surveillance over a group of students in a residential setting just before, during and after sleeping periods until the first class begins or staff coverage. He/she may also monitor all residential activities, which support their residential students' social, physical, intellectual, communication and emotional development. Requirements: High School diploma with 2 years of experience in residential. Fluent in American Sign Language. Ability to communicate and work effectively as part of a team. Knowledge of issues and priorities important to the students' needs in residential program preferred. Competency in Microsoft Office software programs. Willingness to work a varied schedule. MA Driver License must be secured and in good standings. * Reports to Peter Bailey, Director of Student Life Please contact with cover letter, resume, 3 written references and employment application forms to: Judi Broderick Personnel Assistant The Learning Center for the Deaf 848 Central Street, Framingham, MA 01701 mailto:judi_broderick@tlcdeaf.org http://www.tlcdeaf.org The Learning Center for the Deaf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission is to ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students achieve their full potential in an educational environment where language and communication are keys to building competence, character and community. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Deaf Service Center Glenside, PA Deaf Services Center (DSC) 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 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! DSC 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: - PROGRAM DIRECTOR: INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES: (Full time) This position oversees the case management services for clients who reside in the community. Responsibilities include: day to day management and supervision of case management; coordination of services and programs with other service agencies; manage program expenses accordingly with budget; provide supervision, crisis management, training and coordinate scheduling for case managers; participate in meetings with Deaf Services Center programs as well as other programming service providers. Qualifications: a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education, or be a registered nurse and 5 years of mental health direct care experience preferably in a case management setting, must have 2 years of supervisory experience. Fluency in American Sign Language required. - STAFF INTERPRETER: (Full time preferred) Responsibilities include: Interpret for emergencies (physical and psychiatric), mental health evaluations, groups, staff meetings and sessions, home visits with deaf adults and children. Also interpret for in internal office and community meetings with both hearing and deaf professional staff. Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or deaf interpreters and be a team player. The qualified candidate shall possess: AA degree with minimum 2 years of Interpreting experience with Deaf individuals. Knowledge of mental illness and/or developmental disabilities is a plus. Must be willing to travel throughout the SE counties and be flexible to do some evenings and weekends when needed. Current national certification and PA State Registered through ODHH are preferred. Full/part time position available (Note: Full time includes complete benefits package, pt does not include benefits.) - OFFICE COORDINATOR: (Full time) Responsibilities include: Prepare and process personnel files, organize & monitor training activities, maintain training records, compile various reports, memos and minutes, maintain HR database, and complete payroll items. Provide technical assistance with various office equipment and trouble shoot facility/maintenance issues when needed. Assist with providing consultation to supervisory staff on issues surrounding human resources related issues, policies and procedures. Assist in licensure/audit activities for all programs. Assist with supervising & training support staff. The qualified candidate shall possess: Bachelors Degree in business administration, human resources management or related field with 6 years of administrative experience. Must have strong skills in Microsoft office software. - 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. The qualified candidate shall possess: HS + 1 year related experience or AA; valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL; minimum of 2 years experience with Deaf Community; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf Consumers; strong interpersonal skills. 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. Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR Deaf Services Center 614 N. Easton Road, 2nd Floor Glenside PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@salisb.com or Fax: 215-884-9774 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Interpreter Coordinator - Full Time Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc Salisbury, Maryland Responsibilities: Coordinates all aspects of the Interpreting Program to include, scheduling and providing interpreting services for a variety of situations for staff, individuals, healthcare providers, businesses, etc. through the Eastern Shore; assigns and manages the contractual interpreters with various assignments; coordinates, manages and facilitates the Interpreter Network Committee to assist with planning and promoting workshops for local interpreters, Adheres to the Code of Ethics established by RID. Qualifications: Fluency in American Sign Language and written English, Certification from the Registry of Interpreters (RID) or other certification agent preferred, High School degree required. Excellent interpersonal, typing and computer skills. Ability to keep confidentiality. Valid driver's license required and good driving record. Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pension, Life, Vacation, sick and personal leave. To Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to: Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. Human Resources Department 806 Snow Hill Road Salisbury, Maryland 21804 or fax to 410-543-4874 Or email mailto:dila@dila.org You may also apply on line at http://www.dila.org Position is open until filled -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Coordinator / P.R.I.D.E. Program (Full-time grant position) Rochester School for the Deaf Rochester, NY DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Coordinator will assume and perform duties and responsibilities to provide employment training and job coaching to deaf adults who have additional disabilities. The Coordinator will supervise full-time staff; hire, assign, and supervise job coaches; develops and maintains interagency cooperation; develops consumer service plans; complete monthly, quarterly, annual reports required by RSD and VESID; administer program funds, check requests, purchase orders; and attend and lead meetings as necessary. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Human Service, Social Work, Counseling, Special Education, or Vocational Rehabilitation Prior experience in Employment Services Proficiency in American Sign Language required Prior experience with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds FILE APPLICATION WITH: Harold Mowl, Jr., Superintendent/CEO Rochester School for the Deaf 1545 St. Paul Street Rochester, New York 14621 Applications received will be screened and the most highly qualified will be asked to interview. CLOSING DATE: Open until filled RSD is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of non-qualifying disability, race, religion, color, sex, marital status, age, national origin, and veteran status -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Employment Opportunities - Residential Supervisor, 13th Year Transition Program - Mainstream Coordinator Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf Pittsburgh, PA At WPSD, "Our kids come first." We are looking for people to join our staff who share this commitment and are willing to work with the goal of providing our students with the best education, residential and support services possible. If you share our commitment to students, please visit our web site at: http://www.wpsd.org for descriptions of the following job openings at WPSD - Residential Supervisor, 13th Year Transition Program - Mainstream Coordinator Excellent salary and benefit packages available. Sign Language skills, FBI clearance, PA Act 34 and 151 Child Abuse clearances are required for all positions. Send letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources Western PA School for the Deaf 300 East Swiss vale Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1469 Fax: 412-244-4211 Email: mailto:hshirey@wpsd.org EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants Campus Dean of Academic Affairs Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, TX Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for CAMPUS DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS. Position available September 1, 2009. Masters degree required, Doctorate degree recognized. Five (5) years related experience in personnel and fiscal management and planning and three (3) years teaching experience in higher education required. Fluency in American Sign Language required. The Campus Dean of Academic Affairs is responsible for planning, directing, developing, administering, and supervising the General Studies, Career and Technical Education, and Preparatory Studies departments. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at: http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- seeking applicants Career Placement Counselor Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf Big Spring, TX Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf (SWCID) is seeking applicants for CAREER PLACEMENT COUNSELOR. Position available September 1, 2009. Masters degree in Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Social Work or Psychology or other related field. LPC, LMSW, CRC, LPC-I or a participant in a pre-licensure supervision program. Three years related experience required. Fluency in American Sign Language required. The Career Placement Counselor will provide career development, personal counseling services, and career and academic assessments to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Will assist students and faculty in student internship placement opportunities. Must have the ability to work flexible hours based on the demand of services and student schedules. Excellent benefits. Please visit our website at http://www.howardcollege.edu for application and complete position notice. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening ASL Mental Health Therapist - Part-time Family & Children Services San Jose, CA Not-for-profit social services agency seeks counselor to provide comprehensive mental health services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing population, including children, youth and adults, 20 hours/week Responsibilities: - Provide direct counseling services, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and case management as needed. - Consult with psychiatrist or other specialists. - Refer client to supportive community services. - Maintain thorough and accurate client records. - Comply thoroughly with Santa Clara County Mental Health Department contract documentation, auditing standards, and requirements in a timely manner (agency will train). - Participate in BBS-qualifying individual and group supervision by MFT / LCSW as required by client contact and license status. - Provide workshops and presentations, network and collaborate with other community providers. Minimum Qualifications: - ASW or MFTI (MFT or LCSW welcome to apply). - Direct experience providing clinical and case management services to Deaf/HOH population. - Demonstrated ability to work and communicate well within a culturally diverse, multidisciplinary team. - Some local travel is required. - Fluent in American Sign Language required and bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Family & Children Services, ( http://www.fcservices.org ), is a nonprofit social services agency that is a professionally run organization with over 60 years of providing quality services to the community. To apply: please forward your cover letter & resume to: mailto:hr@fcservices.org. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Itinerant Field Operations Support II Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program position is in Northern California area starting salary: $51,937 with benefits for position description & application procedures, click on: http://deafdigest.com/ddtp -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening (contingent on funding) Tenure Track Faculty position Gallaudet University Washington, DC seeking full time tenure track faculty member who will be assigned to one of the following departments: - Psychology - Linguistics - Education - ASL/Deaf Studies to read the position description and on application procedures, please click on: http://deafdigest.com/gallaudetfaculty -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Special notes: (located at the bottom of the Gold section) http://www.deafdigest.com
