DeafDigest Blue - September 15, 2013 Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 17th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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://35.182.75.222/videos/menu-choices-in-restaurants/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/popular-deaf-person-at-work/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-not-embarrassed-in-front-row/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hate-when-clerks-are-reassigned/ (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) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Introducing the new Bellman & Symfon Visit Cell Phone Sensor at Harris Communications Be instantly notified to new calls and messages on your cell phone or tablet with the Visit Cell Phone Sensor from Bellman & Symfon. 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This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Top stories about the deaf: The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the Department of Arts and Culture have hosted a performing arts competition for deaf participants from Lesotho, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Zimbabwe and the host South Africa. The winner of this event will be showcased at a bigger gala event next month. The Sandals Negril restaurant in Jamaica has been praised for hiring five deaf employees to work in the kitchen. One of them just won the Employee of the Month award. All colleges have souvenirs for sale - caps, sweaters, pennants, blankets, etc. Iowa State University (ISU) is one of these many colleges that sell souvenirs. One of the ISU souvenir merchants is Joshua Kagavi. He is deaf. Will West Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, at Romney, move? There is much talk about it among the state people. The final decision will be made at the January 2014 meeting with the West Virginia Board of Education. Yes, people living in Romney are very angry about it. The school is the biggest employer in this small town. Pressure is being applied by the deaf community to have the Welsh parliamentarians caption their proceedings on TV. There has been resistance in the past. .............................................................. Hearing Highway Safety How can you stay safe What can you do if you or a loved one is pulled over by police? How can you avoid a dangerous situation? For answers to these questions and for more information about driver safety please visit this page http://www.healthbridges.info/?p=1200 The HealthBridges website offers information about social services, advocacy and behavioral health topics, and resources available in Pennsylvania to persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of hearing. We are now on FaceBook.  Please share videos with family and friends. .............................................................. 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 relay 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! .............................................................. .............................................................. MANY HARD OF HEARING PEOPLE ARE EMBARRASSED ABOUT ONE THING Many hard of hearing people are embarrassed about one thing. They go to a play or an event or a meeting and they want to sit in the front row so that they can use hearing aids to hear everything. But they are too embarrassed to ask the hosts to save a front seat for them! We, the deaf, are different. We sit in the front row to watch our interpreters. It is different with hard of hearing people! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-not-embarrassed-in-front-row/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... Gallaudet 150th anniversary reunion July 9 - 13, 2014 Washington, DC more information at: http://deafdigest.com/2014-gallaudet-deaf-150th-reunion/ ..................................................... ..................................................... HATING IT WHEN HEARING CLERKS ARE REASSIGNED You go to the same place everyday - such as your bank, or your donut place, coffee cafe, grocery store, etc - and you see same old friendly hearing clerks. They know you are deaf and you have no problems with them. Suddenly you see new faces. You don't know them. They don't know you and also they do not realize you are deaf and may not know how to deal with you. Many chain stores reassign their clerks to different stores. We all hate this rotation of clerks. It starts everything all over again! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hate-when-clerks-are-reassigned/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... Deaf celebrity chef Kurt Ramborger as judge of deaf chefs' cook off competition October 19, 2013 Phoenix, Arizona proceeds go to Deaf domestic violence survivors more information at: http://deafdigest.com/2013-kurt-ramborger-deaf-chef-judge/ ................................................ ................................................ IT HELPS TO MAKE A THREAT In the case of Ken Lynch, who is hard of hearing, it has helped to make a threat. He was elected as a councilman in the local Sandy Town government in Great Britain. The council refused to install loop system to allow his hearing aid to pick up the discussions. He threatened to quit. The council relented and installed this system! A DEAF BAND IN ASIA There is a deaf band in Asia. It is the ExtraOrdinary Horizons which performs at clubs in Singapore. It is being led by Lily Goh, an ambitious deaf woman, who wants to achieve more things in life than just performing in music only. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked if they were worried that computers would put them out of business if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series In 1982, the first realtime closed captioning of a television program was done by the National Captioning Institute.  Before that, all closed captioning had been done using a preprogrammed or prescripted method.  There had always been a delay in order to allow time for the captions to be prepared. With the first realtime captioning, it meant that the captioning could be done live as the event was occurring.  The first realtime captions were part of an Academy Awards presentation that had been kept secret so no captions could be prepared ahead of time. Later that same year, on October 11, 1982, probably the most important event in television closed captioning took place when ABC's nationally televised "World News Tonight" was captioned as it was being broadcast live.  This was the first national news show that was captioned live as it was taking place. A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF not being told by hearing that they missed out on something that just happened (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) .............................................................. REMODEL YOUR OUTDATED BATH or KITCHEN? We specialize in remodeling bath and kitchen of your dream throughout metro Washington, DC area. This service is run by deaf owner with a mix of deaf and hearing crews. To learn more about this company at http://www.surdusremodeling.com .............................................................. Job opening kitchen and bathroom installer Northern VA, DC, and Maryland only We are seeking kitchen and bathroom installer with a minimum of 5 years experience in demolition, plumbing, electricity, tiling, carpentry, painting, flooring, and a good attitude. All projects are in Northern VA, DC, and Maryland only. Contact Elijah Gold at http://info@surdusremodeling.com or VP at 202-400-2655 .............................................................. .............................................................. 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 A bill has been filed in the Philippines legislative body to require captions on TV during emergency situations. ....... Did you know that - Ruby Rader, a deaf woman, raised hogs on a ranch in Trenton, Tennessee, a town of 4,000 people during the seventies and eighties. Her dream was made possible by a sizable loan from the Farmers Home Administration. This agency originally turned her down, thinking a deaf woman could not do the job. Ruby would not give up and was able to get the loan. Growing up she attended Tennessee School for the Deaf and then "won" the Miss Trenton Pageant, only to "lose" it when the town officials felt a deaf woman should not compete in such pageants! She was praised by her peers as one of the best hog farmers around, always thinking of ways to breed the best hogs around. ..... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: A hearing aid device put up for auction by auctioneers Lyon & Turnbull in Edinburg, Scotland. Why is it being auctioned off? Well, it is a Victorian ear trumpet that was in use a quite several centuries ago. ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Is the Bush White House, currently in its lame duck status, insensitive to the accessibility needs of the deaf? The White House appointed four new members to the United States Access Board. None of these appointees are deaf. Is it saying that non-deaf people determine what is the best for the deaf as far as accessibility needs are concerned? ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: The first thing that comes to mind of hearing employers upon getting job application from a deaf person: deaf cannot do the job it is never that the employer would think of this: how can I accommodate this deaf person in my workplace? Makes a whole world of difference! ....... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? I thought that the hearing friend, introducing me to a new friend, said: engagement planner Engagement planner? As if she plans lavish engagement parties for happy couples? She actually said: investment banker -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 !! - *  Community Advocate - Ventura *  Health Educator - Los Angeles (Part-time) *  Public Relations Director - Los Angeles *  Bookkeeper - Los Angeles  (Part-time) 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Career announcement Vocational Program Director I COPD Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM No 03-10-058 STATUS    Exempt PRIMARY FUNCTION: Oversees consumers into the main COPD-NM service program performing intakes and triaging person to appropriate individuals.  Develops employment options and coordinates job placement efforts by improving the employment outcomes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons and persons with disabilities.  Coordinates with employers, Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Investment Act (WIA), and training delivery systems.  Maintains contractual relationship with funding source, maintains unit records of consumer contacts to include unit counts, attendance sheets, SOAP notes and daily checklists while ensuring that all contractual documentation in client files is complete. Supervise and independently evaluate employees. May perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: .    Oversees consumers into the main COPD-NM service program performing intakes and triaging person to appropriate individuals .    Works with team of COPD-NM staff to review intake information and to coordinate services .    Develops consumer plans and coordinates consumer activities through the Agency system .    Reviews referrals and provides intake and initial assessment for program eligibility; completes all required program paper work .    Provides assessments addressing training needs, support needs and environmental adaptation needs of the work site .    Develops relationships with community employers to provide a network of training and job placement opportunities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and persons with disabilities .    Performs vocational counseling, job development, and job coaching .    Collaborates and coordinates with Vocational Rehabilitation, WIA, Welfare to Work, youth opportunity programs, dislocated worker programs, school systems, employers, consumer based organizations, training delivery systems and community vocational rehabilitation programs to increase access to training and job opportunities .    Assures that staff are aware, trained and knowledgeable of CCS and SCS policies .    Management and oversight of contracts and grants related to Vocational Rehabilitation, private foundations and other governmental entities .    Develops and prepares required contract monitoring reports for all agency programs .    Acts as a liaison to other community agencies .    Ensures that all programs, services and staff actions adhere to contract requirements, licensing and accreditation standards, and CCS Personnel Policies and Procedures .    Supports Agency growth through the development of enclave options and NISH contracts .    Supports the Agency's use of best practices .    Consults with staff supervisor, as needed, to assure the competencies of the strategies with staff and the use and integration of techniques with consumers in the program .    Meets with employers and supports the development of training and employment options for consumers .    Enters data on consumer demographics, caseload size, and performance measures and develops reports, as requested .    Maintains communication with referral sources .    Works with schools and the County to set up classes for Deaf youth and adults in the areas of cognitive therapy and employment retention skills .    Develops job options and markets potential job openings to include development of OJT contracts; monitors the expenditures of all OJT contracts .    Writes monthly progress reports, as required .    Maintains an up-to-date employer contract record .    Maintains unit records of consumer contacts to include unit counts, attendance sheets, SOAP notes and daily checklists .    Ensures all contractual documentation in client file is complete .    Provides follow-up services to ensure client and employer satisfaction .    Coordinates vocational information workshops for Deaf and Hard of Hearing consumers and employers .    Represents agency on planning committees as determined by supervisor .    Review staff monthly reports for submittal to state entity .    Reviews all job placements and works with staff and employers on coaching needs .    Supervise and independently evaluate employees .    May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: .    Bachelor's in Sociology, Rehabilitation, Counseling or related field .    5 years of experience serving as a Vocational Counselor .    2 years of experience working directly with Deaf individuals .    Fluent in American Sign Language skills .    1 year of supervisory experience .    Knowledge of the Vocational Rehabilitation system .    Pass drug screening .    Valid New Mexico Driver License, proof of insurance and New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Report DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: .    Master's in Sociology, Rehabilitation, Counseling or related field .    Proficiency in American Sign Language .    Additional years of directly related experience .    2 or more  years of supervisory experience .    1 year of experience working in Rehabilitation .    1 year of experience working in Vocational Education .    First Aid and CPR certification SALARY        $17.35 - $21.69 depending on experience and educational background SELECTION    Applicants will be rated and evaluated based upon of their qualifications, training and related job experience HOW TO APPLY    Complete application at: Community Outreach Program for the Deaf 3908 Carlisle NE Albuquerque, New Mexico  87107 505-255-7636 Fax resume and cover letter - 505-255-8029 Email resume and cover letter  mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Director of Human Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068 CLOSING DATE        Open Until Filled EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Career announcement Program Director-Client Services Southwest Community Services Tucson, AZ No. 03-10-204 As a condition of employment, all CCS employees are required to qualify for an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card STATUS        Exempt - Full Time Position Purpose: Supervises and directs Client through COPD in the areas of counseling, advocacy, case management, client intake, assessment, supported employment and day treatment programs for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals and provides therapeutic counseling. Develops internships and SSP training programs, consumer assessment procedures and essential group meetings for consumer population.  Ensures program compliance with established Agency policies and applicable regulatory guidelines.  Designs and schedules staff professional development training, maintains caseloads in accordance with service contract guidelines and assists with program budget development. Supervises receptionist duties. May perform other duties as assigned. Essential Functions .    Develop, and recommends to management with formulating administrative and operational policies and procedures for Client Services activities .    Oversee the daily operations of the counseling, advocacy, case management and supported work programs for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals; monitors contracts, quality of services, and billing and collections processes .    Oversee and monitor staffing patterns and consumer needs; determines departmental response to changes in consumer needs .    Supervise Client Services staff to include Program Coordinators, Counselors, Support Service Providers, Case Workers and Case Aids, and the receptionist duties .    Provide supervision to interns and practicum MA level students .    Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, evaluating, providing constructive performance feedback and separating employees .    Assure that client service programs meet contract standards, staffing patterns, staffing oversight and CARF standards .    Provides therapeutic counseling .    Ensure counseling and case management program quality and productivity standards .    Develop, oversee and monitor training programs for interns, Service Support Providers and other project staff .    Develop and implement, with staff assistance, consumer assessment procedures, to include both ecological assessments and personal futures planning, as well as standardized intake and assessment procedures .    Assist with project development to foster enhancement and growth within the program .    Report caseload size, consumer needs and staffing patterns to supervisor for review of         productivity .    Oversee the intake and case coordination processes .    Conduct case staffing with appropriate staff; schedules and monitors case review processes .    Responsible for maintaining all cases and caseloads and contract requirements in accordance with outside agency service contracts .    Develop, with staff assistance, group meetings in areas of Substance Abuse, Women's Group, Anger Management, Parent's Group, Budgeting classes and other groups as deemed appropriate .    Responsible for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process .    Responsible for the development and facilitation of a balanced programmatic budget .    Coordinate external training opportunities for staff, e.g., substance abuse workshop .    Responsible for SCS/statewide program development and consultation to staff regarding consumer services in the area of behavioral health services .    Develop programs, as needed, to meet Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing consumer needs .    Review and maintains CARF procedures and Affirmative Action goals .    Support COPD in the development of community activities, Board priorities and staff training .    Develop community partnerships, and oversee staff training, and presentation sin the community .    Oversee referrals, intakes and screens clients into the programs, coordinates client services throughout the system; determine staffing pattern response in relationship to consumer needs .    Aids in the development of contracts specific to Client Services. .    Develops and implements FCC program. .    Works with staff to support the development of a state-wide SSP Curriculum .    Works with the Courts and outside partners in the development of a victim domestic violence program. .    Assure all staff are knowledgeable of best practices to persons with a hearing loss and represent SCS in services to persons with a hearing loss .    Assure all programs meet contract standards including DOL and CARF .    Conduct site visits and perform qualify and safety reviews for accreditation compliance .    May drive agency or personal vehicle on company business MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: .    Master's in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Rehabilitation or related field .    LPC, LISW, LAC .    American Sign Language skills .    5 years of supervisory experience in program management .    5 years of experience working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing persons in a counseling and professional capacity .    Obtain State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and pass drug screening .    Valid Arizona Driver License, proof of insurance and Arizona Motor Vehicle Division 39 month Motor Vehicle Report DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: .    Additional years of directly related experience .    Training, experience and skill in various treatment modalities The above statement reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. SALARY        $19.50 - $24.86/hour; DOE HOW TO APPLY    Send application and/or resume to: Human Resources Catholic Community Services 140 W. Speedway Blvd. #230 Tucson, AZ  85705 Fax resume and cover letter - 520-770-8505 Email resume and cover letter - mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org Apply online at http://www.ccs-soaz.org SELECTION    Applicants will be rated based upon evaluation of their qualifications, experience and training. The Director of Human Resources may approve highly performing applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications for employment as outlined in the job description. OPEN            August 29, 2013 CLOSING DATE    Open Until Filled Due to the volume of applications we receive, only those selected for an interview will be contacted Any individual seeking accommodations should contact the Corporate Director of Human Resources at 520-623-0344 ex 1068 Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona strengthens families, supports communities, provides compassionate services, and strives for excellence.  For more information visit our website at:  http://www.ccs-soaz.org Affirmative Action and an Equal Opportunity Employer -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Program Manager Community Rehabilitation Services Portland, Maine Maine Center on Deafness is on the fast track, seeking applications for the position of Program Manager for a newly developed, grant-funded position to provide Community Rehabilitation Services to Deaf individuals and people with hearing loss in the Greater Portland area.  This is a position for a highly motivated self-starter with management skills and experience who can comply with new requirements and expectations for job development and job coaching.   The Program Manager will follow enhanced standards for serving nontraditional job seekers who are Deaf or have hearing loss. This is a benefits-eligible position with the flexibility to be part or full time depending on the skill set the candidate brings to the job. Position Overview: The Program Manager will be responsible for the following duties and expectations: .    Work with the State of Maine Bureau of Rehabilitation Services to learn the newly-developed structure of Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRP) in Maine .    Develop relationships with employers to .sell. them on the idea of hiring these job seekers .    Develop and direct an Advisory Council of invested partners to meet on a quarterly basis to ensure program quality and service provision .    Recruit, manage, and supervise three CRP.s (job coaches) in their work directly with job seekers and employers, and the completion of required paperwork .    Prepare and report to Director of Financial Operations qualitative and quantitative program data to satisfy City of Portland HUD grant funding requirements .    Provide some direct CRP service to job seekers. Position Requirements: The Program Manager must meet the following requirements: .    Fluency in American Sign Language along with strong written English and face-to-face communication skills .    Comfort and ability to communicate via live video technology and other adaptive equipment .    Familiarity with Word, Excel, PowerPoint computer systems, including documentation in a standardized database .    Commitment to successfully complete the ACRE (Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators) certification course by January 1, 2014 .    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with clients of varying communication methods who may have multiple disabilities .    The chosen candidate will be required to submit to a criminal background and a motor vehicle record check that meets company standards. Additional Requirements:  Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal, communication and writing, time management and follow-through skills. Any applicant must be a self-starter able to manage multiple assignments with minimal oversight, must be able to work effectively as a member of a small team and in collaboration with the community, and be fluent in American Sign Language.  Interviews will contain components in both English (may be written) and ASL.  Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and use of a reliable, insured vehicle.  Extensive travel expected and some periodic overnight travel may be required.  Experience in office management, Microsoft Office and Access, and front-line service delivery is a must.  Strong customer relations and/or sales background and previous experience working with D/deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened and Deaf-Blind populations is greatly desired. The position reports to the Civil Rights Program Manager, coordinates projects with other MCD team members and contributes to the advancement of MCD.s mission and vision.  MCD is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or gender orientation. To apply, send cover letter and resume to: Elissa Moran Maine Center on Deafness 68 Bishop St., Suite 3, Portland, ME 04103 mailto:emoran@mcdmaine.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position openings Austine School for the Deaf Brattleboro, Vermont - Due to an established new service model, the William Center Program, located in Brattleboro, Vermont has the following career opportunities: Director of William Center Time Base: Full Time Qualifications: Masters Degree In Deaf Education and or clinical discipline. Minimum of 5 years direct service and administrative experience. Training/experience in program development. Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL). Responsibilities: Direct all aspects of Operation for the William Center and Autism Program in compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversee the supervision and development of all  William Center staff. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Develop and implement program budgets. Work closely with the clinical and educational support staff. Maintain accurate records. Other duties to be determined by President. - Teacher of the Deaf for students on the autism spectrum Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: Full-Time Qualifications: Degree in Deaf Education/Special Education, MA preferred. Endorsement in area of teaching assignment preferred or extensive experience in autism spectrum disorders. Effective communication skills to include American Sign Language. VT license in special education and /or area of teaching assignment. Knowledge of child development. Knowledge of curriculum and assessment. Ability to apply classroom management and discipline techniques. Ability to plan, organize, develop, manage and evaluate classroom activities for groups with diverse learning styles and abilities. Teaching experience in area of assignment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent writing skills. Responsibilities: Teach all levels/content areas of elementary, middle and high school education. Prepare lesson plans/curricula to meet IEP goals and objectives in accordance with the VT Framework of standards and learning opportunities. Maintain an effective, orderly attractive and appropriately stimulating classroom. Use formal and informal procedures to evaluate student progress. Participate in staff professional development activities and staff meetings. - Other Career Opportunities include: Infant Teacher Location: Little Arrows Early Childhood Center, Austine School campus, Brattleboro, VT Time Base: Full-time. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood and one year experience. Fluency in American Sign Language. Willingness to take on-going professional development hours required. Able to life and carry up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities: Implement and modify the curriculum to meet the needs to the children in the classroom. Assess the development skills of the children in the classroom. Plan and implement skills of the children in the classroom. Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events and parent/guardians meetings request. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities. Maintain a positive and clean learning environment. Engage with parents/guardians and be responsive to their needs. Willingness to work within a Team of Teachers/Educators @ LAECC. - Nurse Location: Brattleboro, VT Time Base: Full-time Qualifications: RN/LPN with appropriate experience. VT state licensure required or willing to obtain. CPR certification preferred. Willingness to learn ASL required. Pediatric experience preferred. Knowledge of child and adolescent development Excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities: Operates the health service department when on duty. Administers and cares for all student medications. Provides in-service on health to students and /or staff. Other duties as determined. Please send letter of interest and resume to Kelly Therieau Kelly Therieau Vermont Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. 130 Austine Drive Brattleboro, VT 05301 http://www.vcdhh.org mailto:ktherieau@vcdhh.org 802-258-9510 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- until filled Job Announcement Supervising Teacher III California School for the Deaf Riverside, CA Salary: $7,407 - $9,922 Monthly California Department of Education Position: Supervising Teacher III Director of Instruction Area: Instruction Work Schedule: This position is a 12 month position with vacation hours accrued monthly. Description: Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Instruction oversees and supervises the Curriculum Supervisor, Technology and Training Services Supervisor, Special Instructional Projects Supervisor and all Instructional Principals. Responsibilities: Provide daily leadership, guidance, supervision and direction to nine program supervisors Provide training, support, and visionary leadership in the areas of curriculum implementation, dual language philosophy, positive behavior intervention, professional learning communities, standards- based education and classroom observations Conduct Instructional Management Team meetings as well as some general faculty meetings Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet team with the other Directors to discuss school wide issues Provide leadership and training to ensure school wide consistency to school and state policies, state education code, and federal legislation. Utilize communication systems which promote and maintain a positive, professional school climate Oversee the recruitment and hiring processes for teachers, teaching assistants, and program supervisors. Supervise Director of Instruction secretary in the overall operations of the Instruction Division Promote positive relationships with staff, parents, students and the community by soliciting their input and participation in school programs and activities Work closely with administrators and support staff in the Business office, Student Services and Residential program to facilitate coordination of all services which support the Instructional program Coordinate and monitor all visiting interns and substitute teachers Serve as a Disaster Team Leader for the Instructional staff in all practice drills and in the event of disaster. Work with Instructional supervisors on staff evaluations and all disciplinary actions Required Qualifications: Five years experience as a classroom teacher in a program for the Deaf Three years experience as a Supervisor or Principal of teachers Fluency in ASL and standard written English Master's degree and possession of or eligibility for California credentials authorizing teaching and administrative services Knowledge of state and federal laws related to education - Ability to use technology effectively Desired Qualifications: - Knowledge of Deaf culture and ability to engage the Deaf community in fulfilling the mission of the school - Knowledge of the professional standards for the teaching profession - Knowledge of dual language philosophy - Ability to make presentations to groups and using effective techniques for decision making - Skill in managing multiple tasks at all times - Ability to work collaboratively with others - Ability to provide mentoring to program supervisors - Ability to model effective leadership techniques Salary: Monthly $7,407 - $9,922 *Plus $400 per month or $4800 annually Recruitment & Retention Pay *Plus $100 per month or $1200 annually upon passing a bilingual fluency examination or upon providing a certified passing score on the ASLPI Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment background checks, fingerprints, tuberculosis test, and verification of transcripts and credentials. How to Apply: Submit a completed Employee School Application, official transcripts, and copies of credential(s) to: California School for the Deaf, Riverside 3044 Horace Street Riverside, CA 92506 Attention: Mal Grossinger, Superintendent Deadline to file: until filled Applications are accessible on the Internet ( http://www.cdsr-cde.ca.gov ) in the CSDR Jobs Section, Instructional Application link, or by contacting Rachel Armstrong at (951) 248-7700 ext. 6562 California State Government an Affirmative Action Employer- Equal Opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religion or political affiliation, age or gender orientation -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- PAHrtners Deaf Services is Hiring! www.pahrtners.com PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Our staff environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support.  As a result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of our existing programs.  Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or have many years' experience in the field of human services we have a career building position waiting for you!  E.O.E. PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions: Job Title: Residential Program Director Location: Glenside, PA Employee Type: Full Time Description: Position supervises all residential sites and program personnel. This senior position provides program coverage, assists in completing staff schedules, secures shift coverage and monitors/limits overtime.  Other duties include: developing/monitoring the annual budget while approving expenditures; ensuring individual health needs are met by reviewing and assisting with the coordination of medical, dental and   psychotherapy services and corresponding transportation; confirming homes and vehicles are maintained and operated in a clean, safe and secure manner.  This position also monitors and participates in the completion of required documents, including but not limited to: daily logs, medication logs, medical appointment forms, monthly and quarterly reports, incident reports, fire drill reports, behavioral data reports, goal plan forms, petty cash auditing forms, etc.  This position is responsible for recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, training, evaluating and disciplining residential support staff while also ensuring staff perform all assigned duties. Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in the human services field along with two years' experience as a program director, or three years of experience in a managerial level position in the human services field working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or behavioral health disorders.  Advanced fluency in ASL required. Job Title: Case Manager Location: Glenside, PA Employee Type: Full time position Description: This position provides resources and support to clients and their families who reside in the community and 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: 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. Job Title: Staff Interpreter Location: Glenside, PA Employee Type: Full time position 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. Send your letter of intent and resumes to: Linda Claypool, Office Manager/HR PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:lclaypool@pahrtners.com  Fax: 215-884-6301 Visit us at:  http://www.pahrtners.com/careers Like us on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/deafjobs -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- kMOUNTAIN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL Guidance Counselor Full Time, Tenure Track Minimum five years experience - Start Date: January 2, 2014 Please send resume, transcript and any other documentation to: Jeremy Davies, Principal 96 Powerville Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 - Deadline: October 1, 2013 Part Time Clerk Special Services Department Experience with computers and a pleasant telephone manner required If interested, please contact: Janet Wright, Special Services Department 96 Powerville Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 - 973-334-2587 Resumes may also be faxed to: 973-334-9706 Please respond before September 20, 2013 MOUNTAIN LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT Payroll Supervisor Board of Education Office 12 month position - Systems 3000 and Excel Experience Strongly Preferred Please email Resume and Letter of Interest to: Mr. Dan Borgo, School Business Administrator Board Secretary dborgo@mtlakes.org - Deadline: September 27, 2013 Teacher of the Deaf Lake Drive Program - 2013 - 2014 School Year Full Time Itinerant Teaching Position Must have New Jersey Teacher of the Deaf Certification If interested, please contact: Julie Lazeration, Lake Drive Program 10 Lake Drive, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046 - 973-299-0166 Resumes may also be faxed to: 973-299-9405 Equal Opportunity Employer TEACHER OF THE DEAF-AUDITORY/ORAL PRESCHOOL READS Collaborative Middleboro, Massachusetts Job Description MA DESE licensure preferred. Classroom teacher within an educational collaborative program in SE Mass. The program is located within a public school setting. The teacher is responsible for direct instruction and supervision of students within the regular education classroom. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of Visual Phonics or willingness to be trained. Knowledge of Mass. curriculum frameworks. Coordination with team members (administrative director, support staff, SLP, OT, PT). Supervision of support staff assigned to the classroom. Competency with special education documentation (IEP, progress notes, evaluations, lesson plans). Position Type: Part-time Positions Available: 1 Equal Opportunity Employer READS Collaborative is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Job Requirements READS Collaborative does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, religion. At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred Master degree preferred Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting. Contact Information Evelyn Rankin, DHH Program Director 105 East Grove Street Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 Phone: 508 947-3634 x110 Fax: 108 946-1088 CAS Tax & Payroll (Job opening at Paraquad) Posted by: cburdiss@paraquad.org colleen.burdiss Date: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:02 am ((PDT)) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-