DeafDigest Blue - March 17, 2013 Blue Edition              Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 17th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/unpopular-deaf-leader/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-know-more-than-hearing/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-abusive-email-messages/ http://deafdigest.com/big-deaf-ketchup-hassle/ (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 anonymous .... weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/  (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Luck of the Irish 17% off Sale St. Patrick's Day is Sunday and Harris Communications has a special sale to celebrate! 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Visit http://www.hamiltonrelay.com and click on the "Make & Receive Calls Now" icon to check it out. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The DeafDigest is divided into Blue and Gold sections, both ranked equal in contents, features and ads. This is the Blue section. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- this just in - possibly one of Sen. Tom Harkin's most important pieces of legislation before he winds down his Capitol Hill career was his introduction of the Air Carriers Access Act Amendments. This would require airlines to turn on captions on flights. How many times have we, the deaf, been bored watching in-flight movies thanks to lack of captions! Yet - with a caution, this act may not work with foreign-bound air trips on foreign airlines! Top stories about the deaf: We, in USA, pretty much enjoy watching captions on our DVDs. Not that so in Australia! Legislation is lacking in Australia to require captions on DVDs, and many deaf Australians are angry about it. It was a big issue in a recent web blog. The town of Englewood in Colorado reached settlement with the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition. The issue was failure to provide an interpreter for a deaf person during an arrest two years ago, plus handcuffing him, restricting his ability to communicate via gestures. A deaf housing unit is becoming a reality in Lafayette, Louisiana with the Village Du Lac Family Apartments for the senior citizens, the disabled and the deaf. An agency - Deaf Action Center - is located within the residential complex. A tour of the British Parliament was given to members of the Harrow Asian Deaf Club in Westminster. They were given the tour because of their contributions to the deaf community. We remember the scandal some years back about a deaf Mexican peddling ring in New York City. And it has surfaced this week that nearly 400 Chinese suspects have been arrested for forcing the deaf to commit crimes. They were recruited with promises of good jobs only to be forced to steal against their will. .............................................................. 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) .............................................................. .............................................................. Don't Miss Another Word! Enjoy phone conversations confident you'll catch every word! The CapTel® Captioned Telephone shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone, letting you read everything the caller says. Like captions on TV - for your phone! Captions are provided by a free service, no monthly fees or contracts required. For more information and to order call us at 1-800-233-9130 (V/TTY) or visit us at http://www.weitbrecht.com/captel.html For a copy of our catalog, email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! CapTel® Captioned Telephone - See What Everyone is Talking About! .............................................................. .............................................................. ABUSIVE DEAF EMAIL MESSAGES From time to time DeafDigest editor receives abusive email messages from a few deaf people. DeafDigest editor has noticed one thing - that these few deaf people have serious problems with their life - in trouble with law, problems making friends, problems with their spouses, problems with their jobs, etc, etc. Do happy deaf people send abusive emails? Or is it unhappy deaf people that send abusive emails? Don't know - it is a good question! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/deaf-abusive-email-messages/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... Call for Nancy J. Bloch Leadership & Advocacy Scholarship 2013 Applications more information at: http://deafdigest.com/2013-deaf-bloch-scholarship/ ..................................................... ..................................................... A BIG KETCHUP HASSLE You go to a fast food restaurant with your hearing friend. But before you enter the counter to place your order, your hearing friend excuses himself to use his cell phone. You point and gesture and tell the counter person that you order a hamburger. The counter person says something you do not understand, and you tell him you are deaf. The counter person stubbornly repeats the same thing and you continue to tell him you are deaf. So much hassle. You get tired of it - so you run to your hearing friend and grab him towards the counter to find out what the counter person was saying. He was just asking - do you want ketchup? Frustrating and embarrassing? Yes - but why didn't the counter person just point to a ketchup bottle and gesture at it? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/big-deaf-ketchup-hassle/ if you have iPad, click on top video; if you have another computer, click on bottom video ..................................................... ..................................................... How to detect Deafphobia? Deafphobia is hearing person's fear of mingling with the deaf visit: http://deafdigest.com/hearing-person-fear-of-deaf/ ................................................ ................................................ A 7-WEEK POLICE ACADEMY TRAINING COURSE FOR THE DEAF The Burbank Police Academy just completed its 7-week training course with members of the Deaf Community as well as of the Armenian Community in audience. The purpose was to show them the inside operations of a police department as well as to demonstrate what police officers do in cases of need. At the end of the 7-week course, a deaf participant said he understood much better on what police officers do. Burbank is a suburb of Los Angeles in California. ................................................ ................................................ Meet and chat with deaf singles and friends worldwide on the #1 deaf network on the Internet....Deaf Match International ! Become a member and you can access all the great features of DMI ! * Find out why Deaf Match International has worked for over 10 years....since 2001 * Sign up and list your profile for FREE * Find the most Deaf and Hard of Hearing singles online - thousands of members ! Visit:  http://www.DeafMatchInternational.com ..................................................................... ..................................................................... Shop now for Big Savings on Assistive Devices at Hear World Communications....Everything is on SALE ! Hear World has a HUGE selection of New & Updated products....with the LOWEST Prices Guaranteed, including: * Alarm Clocks / Bed Vibrators / Vibrating Watches / Timers * Door / Telephone / Baby Cry / Fire / Security Alerting Systems * Amplified Phones / Cell Phones / Speakerphones / Answering Machines * ADA Compliant Kits / Signs * FM / Wide Area / Personal / TV Listening Systems * Captioned / VCO / Text Telephones (TTYs) / TTY Software * Telephone & Cell Phone Amplifiers / Loud Ringers * Weather Alert / Paging Systems * Voice to Text, Text to Voice Software To shop online, visit: http://www.HearWorldUSA.com The 2013 Catalog of "Assistive Devices for People with Hearing Loss" is available at Hear World Communications....Sign up for a FREE copy Also..Get a CaptionCall Captioned Amplified Telephone for only $75 ! "CaptionCall" is a state-of-the-art 40dB amplified and captioning-enabled phone that features a large, easy-to-read 7" touch screen that displays written captions (with adjustable text) of what your callers are saying For more information on CaptionCall and other assistive devices, contact: Hear World Communications TOLL FREE: 1-866-889-4872 (Voice or TTY) In MD, DC and VA --- Call: (301) 926-2365 (Voice or TTY) FAX: (301) 963-0785 VP: (866) 536-6781 E-Mail: info@hearworldusa.com Web:   http://www.HearWorldUSA.com Live Online Support --- AIM: UnitedTTY or HearWorld .............................................................. .............................................................. GIVING TO THE DEAF The Marina Bay Sands is a casino/resort in Singapore, described as a first class operation. This resort just gave about $115,000 (in USA dollars) to the Singapore Association for the Deaf. This money will be used to pay for interpreters for the deaf as well as to hire more interpreters. Do we see such Las Vegas casinos giving that much money to the deaf? We are talking about MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Bally's Las Vegas, Caesar's Palace, etc? Probably not! .............................................................. WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being asked: is sign language the same everywhere in the world? if you have these "hate" or "horror" stories, please mailto:barry@deafdigest.com COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series We have seen how stenocaptioners must enter every word in their dictionaries in order for those words to translate properly. Sometimes a captioner may enter a word into his or her dictionary, and that captioner may not be aware on the spur of the moment while captioning at speeds of over 200 words per minute that a particular entry is in the dictionary. An example of this might be if the captioner has entered the following entries in his or her dictionary: TKEF=deaf SEUT=sit A sentence may come up something like: "Do the deaf sit in the section with the sign language interpreter?" Because the captioner is writing phonetically and not spelling words out letter by letter, the captioner may also have the following entry in his or her dictionary: TKEF/SEUT=deficit If that were the case, the sentence would now translate as: "Do the deficit in the section with the sign language interpreter?" A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF being handed a menu in Braille at a restaurant upon seating hostess realizing you are deaf (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 One part of ADA is where disability law attorneys do not agree - it says if a deaf person applies for a job and asks for an interpreter, it is up to the employer to determine if this interpreter accommodation is reasonable! ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Overdue but still better than nothing. The FCC announced its new "Accessibility Handbook" to ensure that the disabled, the deaf included, are first class citizens as far as FCC needs are concerned. What is interesting is that FCC cited Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as the rationale for this Accessibility Handbook. Not the Act itself but the timing - 30 years after this Act, the handbook has become a reality. Such thirty long years! ...... News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: What happens if a group of educators of the deaf heard about a scandal, and a meeting broke out? It took place in Albany, NY, and fortunately the scandal has nothing to do with the purpose of the meeting. It had everything to do with Eliot Spitzer, and the atmosphere during the 4201 meeting (group of privately-funded schools for the deaf in the state of New York) was tense. Two positive things came out of the meeting; that funding should continue to be in place for these schools. And that the soon-to-be governor David Paterson, who is blind, is known to be favorable to the needs of the disabled, the deaf included. ...... Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: There are many situations where a deaf person, who cannot hear, is stuck with a group of hearing people, who just don't want to hear. Who is more deafier? The deaf person or the unwilling-to-listen hearing people? ....... A Lipreading Problem: What did that person say? At the doctor's office, I thought the front desk receptionist asked: Are you still with Anna? Anna?  Who? She actually asked: Are you still with Aetna (medical insurance)? -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 !! - -  LIFESIGNS Data Entry Clerk - Los Angeles -  Job Developer/Interpreter - Anaheim -  Job Developer/Interpreter - Rancho Cucamonga -  Job Developer/Interpreter - Norwalk -  Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles (2 positions open) -  Staff Interpreter - Riverside To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Manager Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD:  (323) 550-4207 Fax #:  (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:jfetterman@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Residential Supervisor Texas School for the Deaf Austin, TX more information at: http://www.tsd.state.tx.us/apps/jobs/show_job.jsp?REC_ID=12085 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Choices for Children Early Intervention Teacher of the Deaf The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Scranton, PA REPORTS TO:        Program Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION: This is an exempt, full-time, 12-month position.  The Early Intervention Teacher is responsible to provide hearing services to infants, toddlers, and their families in their home or day care setting. Maintains collaborative relationship with Service Coordinators and IFSP team members from other disciplines.  Evaluates students using both criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments.  Provides in-service workshops to county and provider agencies.  Supports the Mentor Program by utilizing deaf mentors as role models during visits to home and day care centers.  Maintains current data files for children for whom services are provided then submits the data to program coordinator weekly. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:    A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, deaf education, and one year of full-time or full-time equivalent experience working directly with preschool children with deafness and their families.  Certification in Deaf Education preferred. Sign language skills of applicants will be rated using the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI); "Intermediate" level skills are preferred at hire.  The minimum level accepted at hire is "Survival Plus". PA Act 34 Criminal Background, Child Abuse, and FBI clearances required. SALARY:    Dependent on education and experience, with full benefits including membership in the State's teacher retirement system, medical, dental, vision, and life  insurance. DEADLINE TO APPLY:        Until Filled STARTING DATE:    ASAP APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Send letter of application and resume to: Helen K. Shirey Director of Human Resources Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf 300 East Swissvale Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  15218 The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children does not discriminate in its programs of education, employment, and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, age, religion, disability, or gender preference. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Superintendent Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind Ogden, Utah more information at: http://deafdigest.com/superintendent-position-utah-schools-for-the-deaf-and-blind/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- career opportunities PAHrtners Deaf Services Glenside, PA PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. We take great pride that our program is strongly Deaf/HOH centered with about 85% of our staff being Deaf or Hard of Hearing.  Our staff environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support.  As a result, we are rapidly growing with new programs and expansions of our existing programs.  Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or have many years' experience in the field of human services we have a career building position waiting for you!  E.O.E. PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable about Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community to fill the following positions: - THERAPIST/PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION COUNSELOR:  (Full time position) This position provides therapeutic and psycho-educational workshops and group sessions for consumers who are deaf.  Duties:  Develop, coordinate and provide group/individual therapy for wellness maintenance and psycho-educational workshops. Qualifications:  BA in psychology, counseling or any other human services field; must have 2 years' experience with individuals with mental illness and/or mental retardation including treatment planning and progress notes; advanced fluency in ASL required; must be innovative, creative and be able to work in a team environment. - CASE MANAGERS:  (Full time position) This position provides resources and support to clients both adults & children along with their families who reside in the community and in our residential programs.  Duties: assess service needs of consumers to ensure continuum of care; develop service plans; independent living skills instructions, advocate for access to public and private services and programs such as medical, vocational and other services.  Qualifications:  BA/BS degree in a Human Services field preferred; or High School diploma& 12 college credit hours in social science with two (2) years mental health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational skills; fluency in ASL, familiarity with other visual communication modes and language levels.  Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel various areas in the community.  Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus; and must have a valid driver's license. - RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR: (Full time position) The qualified candidate shall possess: HS diploma with strong managerial background along with direct care experience in the field of human services. Fluency in ASL and knowledge of Deaf Culture is required. Must have a valid drivers' license and have demonstrated an ability to supervise, teach, advise and motivate staff members as well as Deaf individuals; must possess strong interpersonal and writing skills.   Duties: day to day management and supervision of residential setting for deaf adults with mental illness, behavioral health concerns and intellectual disabilities.  Supervision of direct care staff, development of residential programming and staff schedules, planning and leading staff meetings, coordinate staff trainings, manage petty cash and consumer funds, coordinate consumer services with internal/outside agency providers and families, conduct consumer and staff interviews, complete monthly reports, service plans and staff evaluations, follow up with physical and psychiatric medical concerns. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekend. - RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: (Full time position) The qualified candidate shall possess: HS diploma with some managerial experience along with direct care experience in the field of human services. Fluency in ASL and knowledge of Deaf Culture is required and must have a valid drivers' license; must possess strong interpersonal and writing skills.  Duties: Provide guidance and training to residential staff, support Deaf individuals with mental illness, behavioral health concerns and intellectual disabilities; promote independent living skills, provide support to the Residential Program Director. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekend. - RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS: (full-time, part-time and on-call positions available) The qualified candidate shall possess:  HS diploma, some direct care experience in the field of human services preferred, valid drivers' license; advanced fluency in ASL, knowledge of Deaf Culture; demonstrate competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf individuals.  Duties: provide direct client services to Deaf individuals with mental illness, behavioral health concerns and intellectual disabilities; encourage independence in areas such as skills in daily living, community integration and social relationships. 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 http://www.pahrtners.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job Opening Employment Specialist/ Job Developer for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Utah State Office of Rehabilitation- Div. Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Taylorsville, Utah Salary Range: $18.90 - $31.65 Application Period: 2/25/2013 - 3/18/2013 Full time with full benefits Job Description: Increase job opportunities for people who are deaf and hard of hearing by matching job seekers to potential employers based on individual's skills and qualifications; conducting job readiness assessments and developing employment plans; building and maintaining relationships with companies and job seekers; providing support to employers including educating about work incentives, accommodation technology, tax credits, and other job supports; teach employment search strategies to job seekers one-on-one and in group setting.  American Sign Language skills is required. For a detailed position description and to apply, please visit http://statejobspostings.utah.gov/rehabilitation-program-specialist/job/3681771 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Job description Lead Social Worker (LSW, LPC, LCSW) The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center Corpus Christi, TX Experienced Lead Social Worker needed for full service agency that provides social, employment and recreational programs and services to a large population of deaf and hard of hearing people in the Coastal Bend area of South Texas. Consumers are primarily adults, with occasional activities and events targeted for youth and children. Among the population most needful of social services and case management is that of deaf adults with developmental disabilities (aka .deaf +. or .low functioning deaf.) in the areas of fiscal management, home management, social interactions and safety. The community served includes the Corpus Christi and surrounding area, with expected expansion to areas served by other agency programs: the area between Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley region. Note: as a general rule, DHHC does not provide ongoing counseling for those with severe psychiatric/behavioral needs. Reports to the DHHC Executive Director. Requirements: -    Masters Degree in Social Work with licensing (Medicaid and private insurance billable) -    At least 2 years post-licensing experience, including billing requirements -    Fluency in ASL, English, PSE and MLS (minimal language skills communication) -    Experience with deaf adults from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including those from Latino cultures, those with college experience/goals, those with minimal education/daily living skills, etc. -    At least 3 years experience in social work settings . 2 with deaf people of varying educational and communicational characteristics -    Familiarity with case management/social work/assessment documents, functions and reports -    Ability to provide assessments/assessment support for eligibility standards for state, private and other systems -    Demonstrated ability to work well with others, often under stress -    Experience in/ability to supervise others (interns, direct service staff, etc.) and teach basic methods and tasks -    Experience and skill in both independent and teamwork activities Job Duties: -    Provide social services/case management for up to 50+ consumers/families -    Provide individual or couple/family counseling for non-psychiatric matters (primarily for adults) -    Serve as agency liaison to MHMR, DARS and other community and public agencies for policy and community service matters -    Conduct/assist in Assessments for MHMR, DARS and other systems for consumer eligibility and/or diagnosis -    Oversee and assure integrity of agency Intake forms and procedure, case notes and related documents and files -    Work with staff and partner agencies to establish and conduct group sessions for topics of interest to consumers and/or families -    Generate accurate Reports for internal purposes and for grant or other funding entities -    Train and oversee staff efforts with social services/human services -    Additional duties as directed Compensation: from $38+ . DOE Agency benefits: Base Health Insurance Plan (employee pays 1/4) Dental, Vision and AFLAC available - employee self-pay Additional Benefits: At least 2 professional Social Work/CEU mini-conferences/sessions per year paid by DHHC, with approval of E.D. Note: 3 professional letters of recommendation will be required for this position. DHHC requires Background checks for criminal, SSA and DMV records - no position engagement is final until Record Checking is complete. Letters of Interest/Resume to: Mary E. Wambach, Executive Director FAX: (361-993-4271) or email: mailto:mewambach@deaf-hh.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening female physical education teacher Alabama School for the Deaf and Blind go to: http://deafdigest.com/female-physical-ed-teacher-alabama-school-for-deaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Full-Time job announcement Client Support Specialist Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency San Leandro, California DCARA has an opening for the position of Client Support Specialist with a primary focus on the hard of hearing and late deafened community.  This full-time position will report to the Director of Client Support Services and work with deaf, hard of hearing or deafened youth, adults, and senior citizens. The Client Support Specialist will provide services including, but not limited to, community education, information & referral and peer counseling in addition to meeting the specific needs of the hard of hearing and late deafened community. RESPONSIBILITIES: -    Host a variety of workshops and classes focusing on the social, emotional, communication and other daily living needs of hard of hearing and deafened individuals and their families. -    Work with the Director of Client Support Services to develop linkages and working relationships with governmental and community-based organizations/agencies in the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County as well as other agencies primarily serving the deaf,  hard of hearing and late deafened community to advocate for equal communication access. -    Represent DCARA and/or the deaf community at meetings and community events. -    Provide the following services: peer counseling, advocacy, independent living skills, information & referral, employment and community education. -    Coordinate special projects as delegated by the Director of Client Support Services. -    All other duties and assigned, REQUIRED SKILLS: -    BA degree in Deaf studies, social services or related fields, OR 3 years of documented experience in service provision in a human services setting. -    Knowledge about the needs of the hard of hearing and deafened community. -    Ability to use computer and word processing software; knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook) preferred. -    A valid driver's license and vehicle with current automobile insurance as required by law; able to travel to appointments within the workweek (California driver's license required within four weeks of hire). DESIRED SKILLS: -    Knowledge of assistive listening devices and technology used by hard of hearing and late deafened individuals. -    Fluency in American Sign Language and working knowledge in the field of deafness and Deaf culture. -    Experience in giving presentations, excellent project management and public relations skills, and a good team player . -    Ability to relate with diverse groups of deaf and hard of hearing persons including, but not limited to, deaf senior citizens, deaf-blind persons, foreign-born deaf persons, and others . SALARY:  Salary is negotiable dependent on education and experience. DCARA offers 12 days of holiday leave plus a paid winter holiday, and full medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Send an application (available at www.dcara.org under .Jobs.), cover letter, three letters of reference and resume to: Human Resources DCARA Headquarters 14895 E. 14th St., Suite 200 San Leandro, CA 94578 DCARA is an At-Will and equal opportunity employer. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The Internal Revenue Service has an announcement open under WWW.USAJOBS.gov for a Sign Language Interpreter that I would appreciate you pass on the information to any available candidates that may be interested in applying for the position. Announcement: 13CE5-WIX0472-1040-11-NR Overview Organization: Internal Revenue Service Department: Wage and Investment Position Title: INTERPRETER (SIGN LANGUAGE) Open Period: 03/04/2013 to 03/19/2013 Location of position is at the Brookhaven Campus, located in Holtsville, New York Salary is between $ 64,729.00 to $ 84,146.00 - Work Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm Thank you Louanne E Cheadle Lead HR Specialist Internal Revenue Service Employment Center East, Section 5 phone 631 654-6839 fax 631 654-6114 Title: Accountant, (Contract position - 14 hours/week) Duties and Responsibilities: . Complete weekly Accounts Payable activities - maintain vendor relations, maintain vendor files, and review on a monthly basis, aging invoice reports are pulled and reviewed, and AP/GL reconciliations are performed. Work with customers on inquiries. . Complete monthly Accounts Receivable activities - monthly invoicing (based on contract budget, determine what we can bill, and ensure all billable expenses are copied/included in monthly invoicing), prepare excel expense detail for program managers and work with funders on invoice inquires. . Review payroll reports - complete a payroll spreadsheet for each payroll based on percent calculation of amount charged to each department for each position and make payroll journal entries and accruals. . Verify cash in bank daily and update cash flow spreadsheet, complete weekly deposits, perform bank reconciliation, and manage outstanding checks quarterly. . Assist Finance Director in developing, generating and preparing fiscal reports for funders. Ensure compliance with funder requirements, GAAP, regulations and agency policies. . Analyze data to support program efficiency and effectiveness. Make recommendations to Finance Director and review contracts. . Complete Year-End/Ad Hoc, special projects, analysis, procedural, and infrastructure review; annual audit assistance and preparation. . Assist HR/Administrative Coordinator in payroll as needed and other responsibilities as assigned. Supervision: This position reports to Director of Finance and Administration. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 3 years similar experience required. Public accounting or nonprofit experience preferred. Must be well-organized to meet scheduled deadlines and have the ability to learn quickly with excellent documentation and monitoring skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with persons across disciplines and levels required. Ability to function independently with little supervision. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Must be proficient with Excel, financial systems, General Ledger and data exporting. Ability to read legal contracts and take complex financial issues and interpret for program staff. Ability to perform other duties as assigned. To Apply: Interested applicants should email a Cover Letter, Resume and list of three references to: Ann Thompson Human Resources/Administrative Coordinator DEAF, Inc. athompson@deafinconline.org DEAF, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened persons, women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JOB OPPORTUNITY: Communications Specialist Posted by: "Gloria Farr" gloriafarr@gmail.com mellowfield Date: Fri Mar 15, 2013 3:23 pm ((PDT)) Hi**** ** ** Please click the link below a *job opportunity* at ****Worcester** ** Recovery** **Center**** and Hospital! The position is *Deaf Services Communications Specialist*. Also spread the word!**** ** ** The person should be *Deaf, willing to educate the hospital about Deaf Culture and teach ASL in addition to communication facilitating for patients. We would like a CDI to fill this role*! We are a fun team to work with. J**** ** ** The deadline is *Friday March 29th* so please apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions or haven.t heard back from Human Resources, you can contact Daniel Lambert at Daniel.lambert@state.ma.us or me at Gloria.farr@state.ma.us.**** ** ** Posting ID: J34712**** ** ** Agency: Dept. of Mental Health**** ** ** Functional Title: Deaf Services Communications Specialist**** ** ** View this job at https://jobs.hrd.state.ma.us/recruit/public/3111/job/job_view.do?postingId=J34712 **** MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Classified Employee Job Posting Posted February 2013 Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter Department: Special Education Number of Positions: 1 Location(s) of Job: Morgan School District Salary Schedule: Certificated Sign Language Interpreter ($14.30 . $17.73) Closure: Open until filled. GENERAL FUNCTION The successful candidate will work with one or more deaf student(s) enrolled in the Morgan School District. Their specific responsibility will be to exchange information between the teacher and the student using American Sign Language. The candidate will also work with other students to assist the teacher and help the student with socialization in the school. ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE Job Title: Sign Language Interpreter Jobs Reporting to this Title: None Supervisor's Title: SPED Teacher; Building Administrator; District SPED Director REPRESENTATIVE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employee must demonstrate the following work habits: a. Positive attendance record including being at work on time each day. b. The ability to get along with co-workers, teachers, students, and administrators. c. A strong work ethic. d. The ability to work with minimal direct supervision. e. The ability to maintain confidentiality. 2. Employee must be a high school graduate with the ability to read, write, and do basic arithmetic at the high school level. 3. Employee must possess a current Sign Language Certification from the Utah Certification Board, EIPA rating of 3.5 or higher, or equivalent certification recognized by the State of Utah. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS 1. May be assigned other reasonable duties at the discretion of the supervisor. 2. Work hours are limited to days that student attends school and requires an interpreter as decided by teachers of record and the IEP team. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements--Not limited to the following: 1. Interpret through required settings including in classes and assemblies that may require standing for extended periods of time. 2. Lift up to 40 pounds. 3. Have the ability to be around a variety of students. Educational Requirements: Employee must possess and maintain a current Sign Language Certification from the Utah Certification Board, EIPA rating of 3.5 or higher, or equivalent certification recognized by the State of Utah. Knowledge & Ability: 1. Interprets instructor's lectures, comments and questions for deaf/hard-of-hearing students in a mainstream classroom setting. 2. Interprets students' questions and statements. 3. Interprets for school functions as assigned. 4. Adapts signing level and system to the communication needs of the students. 5. Tutors as appropriate under the supervision of the classroom instructor. 6. Follows the code of ethics for certified interpreters. 7. Participates cooperatively as a member of the educational team. 8. Assists in coordinating note taking for students as needed. 9. Communicates regularly with instructors, program Director or Specialist regarding student progress and concerns. 10. Follows schedule as determined by program Director or Specialist. 11. Be willing to improve signing skills through in-services and additional classes. 12. Performs other duties as assigned. 13. The successful candidate must have a successful completion of criminal background check. Job-Related Experience: Experience as an educational interpreter is preferred but not required. Licenses/Certification: Employee must possess and maintain a current Sign Language Certification from the Utah Certification Board, EIPA rating of 3.5 or higher, or equivalent certification recognized by the State of Utah. Machines, Tools & Equipment Used: Computers and other educational equipment If you are interested in a position for Morgan Schools, please call 801.829.3411 or E-Mail rkilmer@morgansd.org DEAF, Inc. Job Opening Announcement Title: Accountant, (Contract position - 14 hours/week) Duties and Responsibilities: . Complete weekly Accounts Payable activities - maintain vendor relations, maintain vendor files, and review on a monthly basis, aging invoice reports are pulled and reviewed, and AP/GL reconciliations are performed. . Work with customers on inquiries. . Complete monthly Accounts Receivable activities - monthly invoicing (based on contract budget, determine what we can bill, and ensure all billable expenses are copied/included in monthly invoicing), . prepare excel expense detail for program managers and work with funders on invoice inquires. . Review payroll reports - complete a payroll spreadsheet for each payroll based on percent calculation of amount charged to each department for each position and make payroll journal entries and accruals. . Verify cash in bank daily and update cash flow spreadsheet, complete weekly deposits, . perform bank reconciliation, and manage outstanding checks quarterly. . Assist Finance Director in developing, generating and preparing fiscal reports for funders. . Ensure compliance with funder requirements, GAAP, regulations and agency policies. . Analyze data to support program efficiency and effectiveness. . Make recommendations to Finance Director and review contracts. . Complete Year-End/Ad Hoc, special projects, analysis, procedural, and infrastructure review; annual audit assistance and preparation. . Assist HR/Administrative Coordinator in payroll as needed and other responsibilities as assigned. Supervision: This position reports to Director of Finance and Administration. Qualifications: . Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 3 years similar experience required. . Public accounting or nonprofit experience preferred. . Must be well-organized to meet scheduled deadlines and have the ability to learn quickly with excellent documentation and monitoring skills. . Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with persons across disciplines and levels required. . Ability to function independently with little supervision. . Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. . Must be proficient with Excel, financial systems, General Ledger and data exporting. . Ability to read legal contracts and take complex financial issues and interpret for program staff. . Ability to perform other duties as assigned. To Apply: send a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to: Ann Thompson, HR/Administrative Coordinator DEAF, Inc., 215 Brighton Avenue, Allston, MA 02134 Or email to athompson@deafinconline.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ other deaf-related jobs http://deafdigest.com/other-deaf-jobs/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-