DeafDigest Blue - October 19, 2014 Blue Edition Barry Strassler, Editor http://deafdigest.com - updated every Monday America's Unique Deaf Stories; subscription at no cost to you Serving the Deaf Community since 1996; 18th year -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deafdigest1 Twitter @deafdigest subscription changes, go to deafdigest.com and click on subscribe and follow the screen weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com/ (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Last week's ASL Videos with captions: http: //deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-hearing-sisters/ http: //deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-small-town-volunteer/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http: //deafdigest.com/videos/introduce-deaf-employee/ http: //deafdigest.com/videos/staff-meeting-with-deaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Save on the Bellman Safe Fire Alerting System The Bellman Safe Fire Alerting System is the complete fire alerting system which can alert you by bed shaker and loud alarm in the event of a fire. It includes a smoke detector (HC-VISIT/SATR) and an alarm clock with bed shaker (HC-BA-VISIT/CLK). The alarm clock can be used for everyday wake-up notification as well. Find the Bellman Safe Fire Alerting System (HC-VISIT/VP5) on sale at Harris Communications for $215.96 (regularly $239.95). Save $23.99! Save money and know that you are keeping your loved ones safe. For more information, go to: http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_DDB101914 or contact us at: mailto:info@harriscomm.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafDigest welcomes unique deafnews tips; mailto:barry@deafdigest.com sources of unique deafnews are never revealed; always confidential -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Top stories about the deaf: Thirteen schools for the deaf in Ghana may close if the government does not continue to fund the operations. This is the fear expressed by the Ghana National Association of the Deaf. A story was run about the Sanchez family in South Los Angeles teaching ASL in Spanish for Latinos that want to learn signs to be able to communicate with their deaf children. The Senate District 11 of Colorado has three candidates. One of the three candidates is Norman Dawson. He is deaf. What is the status of mental health care for deaf children in Great Britain? Not too good only because there are so few mental health professionals that know how to communicate with the deaf. This an issue in a blog that was posted on the internet. When Kansas City Royals played against Baltimore Orioles for the chance to advance to the World Series, a deaf fan was honored for his contributions to youth deaf baseball. It was James Jones and the Royals gave him a ticket to the best seat in the stadium. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Learn how to make your local hospital more accessible for Deaf people. If you are Deaf or Hard of hearing, learn where to turn to advocate if your communication needs are not being met in the hospital setting. Two different patient stories are told in the following video http://healthbridges.info/?p=427 HealthBridges website offers information about social services, advocacy and behavioral health topics and resources available to persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of hearing. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Read what they say Unlock the phone with CapTel Captioned Telephone! CapTel shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone, letting you read everything that they say. Like captions on TV - for the phone! Captions are provided by a free service, no monthly fees or contracts required. For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130 V/TTY or visit http://www.weitbrecht.com/captel.html For more info about CapTel or any of the many assistive listening devices we offer, email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! CapTel Captioned Telephone - See What Everyone is Talking About! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- INTRODUCTION ALWAYS SAYS HE IS DEAF It never fails. A company hires a new hearing employee. He is introduced to everyone by the boss. The boss introduces him to the deaf employee, but always says: he is deaf Why not the boss shut up and let the new employee find out for himself? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/introduce-deaf-employee/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 11-day interpreted biblical Greece/Turkey June 23 to July 3rd, 2015 more information at: http://deafdigest.com/2015-deaf-biblical-tour/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- STAFF MEETING WITHOUT INTERPRETER A deaf person is employed in a small company (under 15 employees). ADA only covers companies with more than 15 employees. That company asked for a staff meeting to discuss important issues. But the company cannot afford to pay for the interpreter. The boss wrote a strict outline on paper on issues to be discussed during the staff meeting. And hearing employees must follow the script, and cannot go off the point. During that staff meeting, the deaf employee was able to follow the outline. This is not the best way but better than nothing! - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/staff-meeting-with-deaf/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults Names New Executive Director and Associate Executive Director press release at: http://deafdigest.com/2014-helen-keller-deaf-director/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? being assigned to a new student at the last minute without knowing what he needs in the classroom COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series In order to become advocates for quality captioning, we must understand the differences between good and bad captioning. Some people may think that some captioners are very bad spellers. However, occasionally the problem is the result of a technical glitch rather than the captioner inputting the wrong words. If the captions have many missing or wrong letters or have many nonsense symbols, it could be a poor video signal or some sort of transmission or reception problem that is causing the problem with the captions. If you have a problem with garbled captions on a particular show, try viewing the captions on a different television in your home. You could ask a neighbor to check the captions in their home. If the neighbor is having the same problem, you should notify the station and your cable or satellite provider. If you don't have a neighbor to check with, you should go ahead and notify your cable or satellite provider so that they can find the source of the problem. The more we work together to improve the quality of captioning, the better it will be. A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF turning on a TV set and not knowing immediately if the program is being captioned or if there is a long delay in getting the captions up on the screen (Every deaf person, no matter if it is ASL, oral, Cued Speech, late-deafened, hearing aid user, CI user, etc, share these pet peeves. You may laugh or cry) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com for Special Notes, please go to the bottom of the Gold section -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- DeafLaw an attorney that works with the deaf said - I fight discrimination against hospitals, governments, businesses as these are mostly where the deaf people require accommodations. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf people can do anything we have a deaf person who is/was a - voiceover actor -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: Sign language less important than Sotho and Venda, both spoken languages in South Africa? There are more deaf people using South African Sign Language as opposed to those that speak Sotho and Venda. Despite these stats the government refuses to recognize the South African Sign Language as an official language. South Africa already has 11 official languages. What is one more language to this nation? Deaf leaders are spearheading the movement to win government recognition of Sign Language. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: Because of budgetary concerns, the Washington, DC police may drop its  Deaf and Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit. Instead, police officers interested in interacting with the deaf and the hard of hearing may volunteer for special training in order to respond to incidents in the deaf/hard of hearing community -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: Fedex is an interesting case. Do we love Fedex because they hire many deaf people and has given a lot of contract business to a deaf person? Or do we hate Fedex because of alleged cases of discrimination? -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 !! - *  Placement Coordinator - West Covina, CA *  Legal Advocate - Los Angeles, CA *  Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA *  Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) - Riverside, CA *  Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima, CA *  Job Developer/Interpreter -  West Covina, CA To learn more about the above positions at GLAD, please go to our website: http://www.gladinc.org If interested for any of these positions then please submit resume and application to: Jeff Fetterman Human Resources Manager Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90041 V/TDD: (323) 550-4207 Fax #: (323) 550-4204 E-mail: mailto:gladhr@gladinc.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- faculty position opening Assistant/Associate Professor Salary; Deaf Studies California State University at Northridge Northridge, California Department: Deaf Studies Effective Date of Appointment:  August 19, 2015 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Rank:    Assistant/Associate Professor    Salary: Dependent upon qualifications Qualifications:  Earned Doctorate in Deaf Studies, Linguistics, American Sign Language (ASL), or closely related field of study.  ABD candidates will be considered but must complete the doctorate by the time of appointment (August 19, 2015).  General knowledge of ASL and the Deaf Studies field, which may include but is not limited to ASL teaching, cultural studies, Deaf education, and interpreting.  Possess strong and effective teaching methods in various aspects of ASL, Interpreting, and Deaf Studies or other related courses. Extensive knowledge of Deaf Culture and the Deaf community.  Evidence of successful Deaf Studies-related teaching experience at the college level. Demonstrated evidence of recent scholarly publications or equivalencies and activities or evidence of potential for such scholarly accomplishments. Ability to interact effectively with both Deaf and hearing people.  Evidence of positive relationships and collegiality with university students, staff, and colleagues.  Evidence of participation in ASL/Deaf Studies and Deaf community organizations on local, state, and/or national levels. Commitment to Deaf bilingual/bicultural experience and its foundation in basic human rights. Native/native-like fluency in ASL.  Basic understanding of curriculum development.  Demonstrated ability to effectively work with a diverse student population. CSUN is a Learning Centered University.  The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States. Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire. Responsibilities:  Teach American Sign Language and Deaf Studies content courses.  The standard teaching load is twelve (12) units per semester (plus committee assignments).  A reduced load will be assigned during the first year of teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to and participate in the life and development of the department (including curriculum and program development); engage in scholarship and community service and to remain current in their field; serve on departmental, college, and/or university committees, and to participate in other service as needed. Application Process:  Applicants should submit all of the following: NOTE: Incomplete applications will be accepted but will not be reviewed/considered until all requested materials are received. 1.    Cover letter that includes: -    Statements of teaching and research interests -    Summary of prior relevant experience -    Statement or evidence of Deaf-centric philosophies 2.    Current curriculum vitae that includes: -    Educational background -    Prior teaching experience -    Evidence of scholarship and/or related professional experience -    Evidence of any relevant certificates 3.    One sample course syllabus from a course in a related field of study 4.    One automated student evaluation.  If none are available, provide a written statement confirming that automated evaluations are not available and provide some other evidence of teaching effectiveness/potential. 5.    Photocopies of all earned degrees (BA, MA, Ph.D.) 6.    Three (3) current letters of recommendation (not more than six months old).  Letters must be printed on official university/institution letterhead and signed OR can be emailed from a professional email address (not yahoo, gmail, hotmail, etc.). 7.    Names and complete contact information for at least three (3) professional references Application Deadline: Screening of candidates will begin on November 21, 2014. Position to remain open until filled. Inquiries and applications should be addressed to: Flavia S. Fleischer, Chair Department of Deaf Studies California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, California 91330-8265 mailto:flavia.fleischer@csun.edu The University: Serving more than 38,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor's degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master's degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN.s 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master's level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles. San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success. CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, CSUN strives to create a community in which a diverse population can work, teach and learn in an atmosphere of civility and respect for the rights of each individual. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, gender orientation, age, disability, genetic information, medical information, marital status, or veteran status. For more information about the University, check our website: http://www.csun.edu/ General Information: In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line at http://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/clery-report.pdf. Print copies are available in the library and by request from the Department of Police Services and the Office of Faculty Affairs. The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for a disability may contact the Office of Equity and Diversity, (818) 677-2077. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Instructional/Support Faculty Rochester Institute of Technology/ National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY Organization NTID Master Science & Secondary Ed Faculty Type (Tenure Status) Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer Faculty Discipline Secondary Education Faculty Rank Lecturer Employment Category Fulltime Anticipated Start Date 17-Aug-2015 Department/College Description: THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT: The Master of Science in Secondary Education program (http://www.ntid.rit.edu/msse/) invites applications for a lecturer position. We seek candidates with expertise in deaf education theory and practice, and with a minimum of three years experience teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing students at the middle school or secondary levels. Minimum qualifications include a Master's degree in the education of the deaf, a relevant field, and professional certification from the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) and New York State professional or permanent certification in teaching deaf, hard-of-hearing and/or hearing students (or equivalent from other states), grades 7 - 12. Proficiency in sign language and knowledge of deaf culture is also required. Specific assignments will include teaching courses from the pedagogy sequence and/or other courses within one's area of expertise; designing, developing, implementing and assessing student teaching; providing academic and job placement advising; and assisting the program director in various projects. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence and innovation in teaching. Women, individuals of color, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and members of other under-represented groups are strongly urged to apply. The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), one of nine colleges of RIT, is the world's largest technological college serving over 1300 deaf and hard-of-hearing students. NTID is committed to creating a climate that fosters the success of every student and employee by appreciating the unique contributions that each person makes to the educational process based on their ethnic, cultural, linguistic and gender-related knowledge and experiences. THE UNIVERSITY AND ROCHESTER COMMUNITY: RIT is a national leader in professional and career-oriented education. Talented, ambitious, and creative students of all cultures and backgrounds from all 50 states and more than 100 countries have chosen to attend RIT. Founded in 1829, Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with nine colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. With approximately 15,000 undergraduates and 2,900 graduate students, RIT is one of the largest private universities in the nation. RIT offers a rich array of degree programs in engineering, science, business, and the arts, and is home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. RIT has been honored by The Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the ?Great Colleges to Work For? for four years. RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site. RIT is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples by our membership in the Upstate NY HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/upstate_ny). Rochester, situated between Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes region, is the 79th largest city in the United States and the third largest metropolitan area in New York State. The Greater Rochester region, which is home to over one million people, is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity, with a population comprised of approximately 16% African and Latin Americans and another 7% of international origin. It is also home to the largest deaf community per capita in the U.S. Rochester ranks 3rd among the best metropolitan regions for ?raising a family" by Forbes Magazine; 6th among 379 metropolitan areas as "Best Places to Live in America" by Places Rated Almanac; 1st in Expansion Management Magazine's ranking of metropolitan areas having the best "quality of life in the nation"; and is among Essence Magazine's "Top 10 Cities for Black Families." Detailed Job Description: The Master of Science in Secondary Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (MSSE) Program fits in one of the three distinct areas of study; a master's degree is often required to enter the field as a teacher of the deaf. An MS degree is definitely required for those who wish to receive and maintain professional-level teaching certification. The program is also required to have faculty members who hold permanent/professional certification as teachers of the deaf, as well as in a secondary-level content area (English, social studies, math, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science or American Sign Language). The New York State Education Department and the Council on Education of the Deaf mandate these requirements. The position needs to be filled by an individual who holds certification to teach and has had experience teaching deaf and hard-of-hearing students at the middle- and high-school level. Meeting these requirements would qualify the individual to supervise student teachers as well as teach a methods course, as well as other courses, as appropriate to the individual's background. Required Minimum Qualifications Required Education and Experience: - Earned Masters' degree in education of the deaf or a relevant field. - Professional certification from the Council on Education of the Deaf (CED) and New York State permanent certification (or from any state that has reciprocity with New York) in teaching deaf and hearing students, as well as in a content area (English, Social Studies, Mathematics, one of the sciences, or ASL), grades 7-12 are required. - Experience teaching deaf students: minimum of three years of teaching deaf and/or hard-of-hearing students at the secondary or post-secondary level. - Demonstrated proficiency in sign language and knowledge of deaf culture - Minimum of two years experience as a cooperating teaching or university supervisor, or related experience. - Additional expertise and interest in one or more of the following areas: language development of deaf people, history and philosophy of education, theories of teaching and learning, and history/legal aspects of the education of deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Required Minimum Education Level: MS, MA Required Application Documents: Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter List of References Statement of Teaching Philosophy List of Publications Letters of Recommendation How To Apply: Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/529577, search openings, then Keyword Search: 1387BR. Please submit: your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments: -A statement of teaching philosophy -The names, addresses and phone numbers for three references -List of publications -Two letters of recommendation You can contact the search committee with questions on the position at: Christopher Kurz, Associate Professor, E-mail: caknsp@rit.edu Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Additional Details: RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender, religion, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to Careers@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- positions open in Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental Health program Alternatives Central Massachusetts Alternatives assists over 1,000 individuals in 55 programs throughout Central Massachusetts to begin each day with a personalized plan to improve their lives. Our mission is to provide the necessary skills and support so that each individual may lead a satisfying and successful life in the community setting of his or her choice. Currently we are seeking people to work in our Deaf/Hard of Hearing Mental Health program. Available positions include Program Coordinator, Counselor, and Relief (per diem) Counselor. Positions are located in the Greater Worcester/Leominster area. Successful candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language and have a high school diploma/GED and valid driver's license. Experience working with people with psychiatric disabilities and with the deaf culture preferred. Duties include: helping people to set/achieve goals, documenting outcomes, scheduling and driving people to activities/appointments, collaborating with/coordinating interpreters and more, depending on position. Alternatives was an Honorable Mention in the Worcester Business Journal's "Top Workplaces" Category in 2013! Come join our team and enjoy extensive "Top Workplaces" Category in 2013! Come join our team and enjoy extensive training and all the opportunity of a large company with the culture of a small one! Alternatives was an Honorable Mention in the Worcester Business Journal's "Top Workplaces" Category in 2013! Come join our team and enjoy extensive training and all the opportunity of a large company with the culture of a small one! In addition to being a great place to work, we offer competitive wages and a generous benefits package. Each position is paid at a different rate. Relief - $9.25; Full time Counselor to $13.24; Coordinator to 18.64. Alternatives is an AA/EOE and values diversity. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.alternativesnet.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The American School for the Deaf is announcing an exciting opportunity for American Sign Language Instructor (temporary) 8-week assignment in United Arab Emirates February . April, 2015 If you would like to catch an early spring with warming temperatures and plenty of sun, we may have the right job for you. The American School for the Deaf has been developing collaborative opportunities with the UAE and is now poised to offer ASL classes to UAE students and staff. This temporary assignment will include transportation, housing and meals. Under the supervision of the Director of Education, the American Sign Language (ASL) Instructor will teach American Sign Language to students and staff in the UAE. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES - Develops, plans, implements and evaluates sign language instruction based on the class needs. - Networks with other staff and uses a variety of resources in teaching and helping people make connections. - May participate in staff development, may serve as organizational advisor. - Develops curriculum, course content and relevant materials. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Teacher of the Deaf Certification highly desired. - Advanced to Superior ASL skills required. - The ability to work as a team member. - Knowledge of deafness and deaf culture. - ASL teaching experience preferred. HOW TO APPLY Send resume and letter of application to: Human Resources American School for the Deaf 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107-1269 FAX (860) 570-1832 The American School for the Deaf does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Assistant Director of Pre-College Outreach Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY Department/College Description NOTE: This is a temporary position from October 1, 2014 through August 15, 2015 Detailed Job Description General Summary The Pre-College Outreach Office is responsible for the establishment and operation of educational activities designed to build up NTID?s pipeline of prospective students. The focus of NTID?s Pre-College Outreach is on middle and high school students. Long term strategic plans have identified priority target audiences for Pre-College efforts as the following: High Academic Potential, AALANA, Girls and STEM. Educational Requirements Bachelor degree in Education, Business, Communication, Human Service or related field required. Experience Experience in event planning and working with pre-college population strongly preferred. Required Minimum Education Level BS How To Apply In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://apptrkr.com/520683 RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, gender, religion, gender orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Continuing Lecturer in American Sign Language (ASL) School of Languages and Cultures, Purdue University West Lafayette, IN Full time continuing position for the academic year beginning January 5, 2015 Required Qualifications: . Master's degree in Sign Language Teaching, Deaf Studies, ASL Linguistics, or closely related field - 3 or more years of experience teaching ASL, Deaf Culture, Deaf Studies or related courses at a university/college level - American Sign Language Teacher's Association (ASLTA) Certification or ASLPI (American Sign Language Proficiency Interview) proficiency level of 4 or better Preferred Qualifications: . Experience developing ASL curriculum - Evidence of successful stand-alone teaching - Experience working with students with diverse backgrounds and/or who have challenges to learning - Use of technology to enhance learning - Ability to collaborate with colleagues at Purdue to develop expanded curriculum offerings in American Sign Language and Deaf Studies - Knowledge of research and best practices in Deaf Culture - American Sign Language Teacher's Association (ASLTA) Certification and ASLPI proficiency level of 4 or better The successful candidate will teach four courses each semester in ASL and work with a team of colleagues to expand undergraduate course offerings in ASL and Deaf Studies. To apply: Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation through the mail in paper form only to: Chair, ASL/Deaf Studies Search Committee School of Languages and Cultures Purdue University 640 Oval Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2039 Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the position will remain open until it is filled. For best consideration, materials must be received by October 31, 2014. Incomplete applications and electronic applications will not be considered. A background check is required for employment in this position. Purdue University is an EEO/AA. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Agency Director Community Outreach Program for the Deaf Albuquerque, NM Our Agency Director will manage all aspects of COPD . New Mexico to include budget development, staff management, contract/license compliance, grant/contract proposal development and property/lease management. This individual will ensure continual quality services to the local community by working with the interpreting community, Deaf community and funding partners. This is a mission oriented position; the individual will have a clear sense of personal direction and the mission of our corporation and COPD. We require significant professional/technical experience, a command of budgeting and contract management, a Master's in Rehabilitation, Psychology, Business, Public Administration, Social Science, Social Work or Education. You should have five years progressive experience supervising and managing a community service program plus fluency in American Sign Language. Salary is $40,560 . $62,878 depending on experience and educational background plus excellent benefits. Apply: Please see our detailed job posting, requirements, and qualifications on our website: www.ccc-soaz.org. Resume to: Catholic Community Services Attn: Human Resources, 140 W. Speedway Blvd. #230, Tucson, AZ 85705 Or email mailto:humanresources@ccs-soaz.org faxed to 520-770-8505. No agencies please. EOE -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Opening Part-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center Santa Monica, CA Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) Mental Health Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People Clinical therapist to work in community mental health with adults, children, adolescents and families. Strong clinical skills, knowledge of Deaf Culture and fluency in American Sign Language, a minimum of two years. experience and motivation to serve a diverse client population are essential. Position is 20 hours per week with part-time benefits. CFDC offers a strong emphasis on continuing education and staff development as well as sensitivity to diversity and community outreach. Requirements: Master' level degree in social work or marriage and family therapy or PHD in psychology; licensed in California or license eligible; ability to respond to crisis situations. Resumes and letters of interest can be forwarded to: Susan Hajiani LCSW Program Coordinator Providence Saint John.s CFDC 1339 20th St. Santa Monica, CA 90404 mailto:Susan.Hajiani@providence.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Residential Counselor (2nd Shift) The Learning Center for the Deaf Framingham, MA position description at: http://deafdigest.com/learning-center-for-deaf-residential-counselor/ If interested in applying please submit a cover letter, resume, application (found on website . http:// www.tlcdeaf.org ) as well as three professional references. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Seeking Executive Director Nexus Inland NW Spokane, WA Nexus is seeking a new Executive Director to replace a long time Executive Director who is retiring. The center is looking for someone who understands the center's mission and has innovative leadership with which to steer the center into a new chapter of its 30 year history. Nexus recently updated its name: Nexus Inland NW . Serving the Deaf and Hard of Hearing since 1980 and its mission statement: Bridging communication and community. The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the Agency's overall leadership and operations in accordance with the mission and policies approved by the Board. The Executive Director will lead a highly qualified team focused on serving the deaf and hard of hearing community. Skills and knowledge valuable to the center.s future success include: 1) Leadership and Management: Demonstrates the leadership, initiative and persistence needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of Nexus; has understanding of federal, state and local laws regarding non-profits and ensure compliance with their regulations and a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field of deafness and hearing loss issues as well as having expertise in entrepreneurism that include development and marketing which will promote the Center.s mission, values, objectives and reputation. 2) Communication: Ability to develop sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups and organizations through effective communication with a wide variety of people (written, oral and other possible modalities). 3) Budget and Finance: Knowledge of community foundations, governmental bodies and philanthropic communities, ability to procure funding for the center, contract management by ensuring established funding requirements are maintained as prescribed by the lender, expertise in financial management and understanding financial sources as well as the ability to adapt to ongoing changes. 4) Personnel: Expertise in organizational management and supervision of staff/volunteers, maintain a climate which attracts, motivates and retains a diverse staff of top quality people, ability to manage and or delegate all aspects of the center as well as cross training of the different programs within Nexus. A master's degree is preferred, but a Bachelor.s or equivalent, with 5 years. experience, will be considered. Traveling in order to provide training and outreach is required. Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. Please send a letter of interest with your resume and references to: Executive Director Search Committee Nexus 1206 North Howard Spokane, WA 99201 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position announcement Director of Business Operations Rochester School for the Deaf Rochester, NY DATE POSITION TO BE FILLED: As soon as possible PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Business Operations is the chief financial officer of the Rochester School for the Deaf (RSD), responsible for the overall financial operations of the school, including budget development and administration, payroll and benefits, cash flow management, accounting, records management, financial reporting, and purchasing and supply management. The Director supervises an office staff of four people. Additionally, the Manager of Facilities and the Manager of Information Technology (IT) are directly responsible to the Director. Reporting to the Superintendent/CEO, the Director is a key member of the administrative team. The Director works closely with the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and consults with the New York State Education Department (SED) on budget issues. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate should possess a broad training and background in financial administration, strong leadership and conceptual skills, and strong communication and interpersonal skills. A bachelor.s degree in accounting or a closely related field with at least three years of experience in accounting; a Master.s degree in business administration or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable. 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 race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, gender orientation, or military status. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening School Counselor The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind Colorado Springs, CO The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs at the foot of the beautiful Rocky Mountains, invites you to consider our employment opportunities for School Counselor (School for the Deaf) for the 2014-2015 school year. Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website http://www.csdb.org/ to view the official job announcement; follow the instructions to submit a complete on-line application. Contact information: Chelle Lutz, Human Resources Office Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind 33 North Institute Street; Colorado Springs, CO 80903 E-mail: clutz@csdb.org; (719) 578-2114 (phone); (719) 578-2239 (fax) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Recovery Support Specialist North Suffolk Mental Health Association Chelsea, MA Mobilizing Communities, Building Careers. North Suffolk Mental Health Association has a common vision for improving the communities we serve. For more than 50 years, we.ve been helping individuals with mental health, disability, substance abuse, and other daily challenges achieve independence and explore possibilities. A career here is a commitment to opportunity, with a focus on a future of progress and change. Join our dedicated employees to help shape the future of the community we care so deeply for. The Recovery Support Specialist reports to the Recovery Team Leader. The Recovery Support Specialist is responsible for ensuring the coordination of rehabilitative services for CBFS people and integration/coordination of all rehabilitative services for their caseload. This paraprofessional position provides direct services to people under CBFS to include housing, support, transportation, promote self-determination and decision making, didactic teaching, advocacy, service coordination, outreach and assistance with community integration with a person centered treatment approach. Responsible for developing confidential rehabilitation files for all persons assigned. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelors Degree highly preferred. At least two years experience with population who has severe and persistent mental illness in lieu of degree required. Must be fluent in American Sign Language. Must have a Driver.s license. Must be MAP certified, CPR/first aide certified within five (5) continuous months of employment/date of hire. Interested in this position, please send resume to: North Suffolk Mental Health Association Attn: HR / Recruiter 301 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150 Phone: 617-488-5712 Fax: 617-912-7971 Email: mailto:gethired@northsuffolk.org Affirmative Action Employer . EEO/AA -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- career opportunities PAHrtners Deaf Services positions in Pittsburgh, PA & Glenside, PA www.pahrtners.com/careers www.facebook.com/deafjobs NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN PITTSBURGH AND GLENSIDE PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. Located outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults. Over 85% of our staff members are Deaf or Hard of Hearing! As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community PAHrtners is rapidly growing and expanding. Whether you are a high school graduate, recent college graduate or professional with many years of experience in the field of human services, we have a career-building position waiting for you! E.O.E. PAHrtners is looking for dedicated, motivated, energetic individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language and knowledgeable in Deaf culture to fill the following positions: Residential Counselors for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities - Full Time, Part Time, On Call; Glenside and Pittsburgh locations Assistant Program Director for Residential Services for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs . Full Time; Glenside location Residential Program Assistant for Adult Residential Program . Full Time; Glenside location Case Managers for Residential Program for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Behavioral Health needs . Full Time; Glenside location Residential Counselors for Residential Treatment Facility for Adolescents- Full Time; Glenside location Therapist/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Worker- Full Time; Glenside location Staff Interpreter- Full Time; Glenside location HR Assistant- Full Time; Glenside location Go to our Website at: www.PAHrtners.com to learn more about each position. Like us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/deafjobs Send your letter of intent and resume to: Elizabeth Williams, Office Manager PAHrtners Deaf Services, 614 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA 19038 Email: mailto:ewilliams@pahrtners.com Fax: 215-884-6301