DeafDigest Blue - December 28, 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/old-deaf-films/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/hearing-freezes-at-deaf/ This week's ASL Videos with captions: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-sign-language-at-starbucks/ http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-good-and-bad-attitude/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Happy New Year from Harris Communications! As the year comes to a close, we want to say a big THANK YOU to all who have shopped with us over the years. We appreciate your patronage and look forward to working with you in 2015. Have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! For the Harris Communications website, go to: http://bit.ly/HarrisComm_DDB122814 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Dedication DeafDigest dedicates this edition to Joseph Sargent, not deaf, who departed us. Below is a reprint: Joseph Sargent, probably the best friend in Hollywood among the deaf actors, passed away. While he was not deaf, he did much for the deaf. He co-founded the Deaf West Theater. He directed the movie "Love is never Silent" which is considered to be the best deaf movie ever. And not afraid of controversy, he directed the movie - Sweet Nothing in My Ear, which starred Marlee Matlin. It was about a deaf-hearing couple having a hard time deciding about a CI or not for their deaf son. DeafDigest wishes there were more Joseph Sargents in Hollywood. Top stories about the deaf: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has won a $1 million grant from the Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. Purpose is to train future teachers on how to improve the literary rates of the deaf. Jordan's Prince Hussein wants to establish a special education program to help deaf students succeed. St Cloud State University (Minnesota) offers a masters degree in Criminal Justice. One of the courses involves learning some signs and gestures to communicate with the deaf. A legislator in Florida is upset about deaf people claiming that their pet dogs are service dogs while actually it is not. He is proposing a new law to make this claim illegal. We have 70 million deaf people in this world. Says who? Says the World Federation of the Deaf in a recent posting. That many or that few? -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The holiday seasons are a time of community & family gatherings. Drinking or drug use may be a part of many holiday parties. Read below for more information. Please enjoy your celebrations safely. http://healthbridges.info/?p=733 Happy Holidays from your friends at the HealthBridges Team HealthBridges provides reliable behavioral health, wellness, advocacy and resource information to Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing people. In a format that is fully accessible, HealthBridges' website posts educational videos, articles and source links about behavioral health and related resources. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- For postings, announcements and employment ad rates, please email mailto:barry@deafdigest.com -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- weekly DeafDigest Blue & Gold editions also posted at: http://deafdigest.com (updated every Monday) -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- READ WHAT THEY SAY Unlock the phone with CapTel® Captioned Telephone! CapTel shows word-for-word captions of everything a caller says over the phone, letting you read everything that they say. Like captions on TV - for the phone! Captions are provided by a free service, no monthly fees or contracts required. For more information or to order call 1-800-233-9130 V/TTY or visit http://www.weitbrecht.com/captel.html For more info about CapTel or any of the many assistive listening devices we offer, email: mailto:sales@weitbrecht.com Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! CapTel® Captioned Telephone - See What Everyone is Talking About! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- A SURPRISE FINGERSPELLING AT STARBUCKS A deaf person goes to the same Starbucks place for a long time. The staff knows him, knows his favorite coffee and knows his habits. Suddenly one morning, one of the staff people, beautifully fingerspelled - how do you want your coffee? It was a surprise because the staff member never fingerspelled. And she also beautifully signed thank you. Did that person know signs for a long time but hid it from the deaf person? Or did that person attend sign language classes recently? - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-sign-language-at-starbucks/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Year 2014 top deaf monthly news http://deafdigest.com/2014-deaf-top-monthly-news/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- A TALE OF TWO DEAF SONS OF TWO BIG MANUFACTURERS Why are some deaf people successful in moving up the job ladder while other some deaf people are not successful? It may be just one word - attitude. One deaf son, after graduating from college, was hired by his father. He told the son to start at the bottom and to learn his way up. He did - and many years later he is the company vice president. Another deaf son, after graduating from college, told his father he must start at the top and said he did not go to college to learn how to sweep the factory floors. To this day, this deaf son is still jobless, after many years. Very important for deaf people to have good attitudes. - for ASL News version with captions, please visit: http://deafdigest.com/videos/deaf-good-and-bad-attitude/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 2015 National Deaf Basketball Tournament hotel at Oakland, CA http://deafdigest.com/2015-national-deaf-basketball-tournament-hotel/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- WHAT DO INTERPRETERS HATE? You inform your church that you are not able to make it for a church-related event. The minister, instead of taking the hint and finding a replacement interpreter, blurts out "oh, it is OK, the deaf worshippers can just come without an interpreter!" COMMENTS FROM A CART OPERATOR - continuing series As we begin 2015, it is the time of year when many people make New Year's resolutions. For some court reporters, CART providers, and realtime captioners, their resolutions are to practice their steno writing so that they can increase their speed and accuracy. Some people look at captioners as if they were machines. They might think that all realtime captioners write the same way. But that is not true. Writing on a steno machine is a skill that must be developed and worked at. You must practice it and stay in shape in the same way someone must follow an exercise program for their body. There are dictation drills and finger exercises that increase your dexterity and speed. Students who are studying steno must learn to reduce hesitation and increase their ability to concentrate for long periods of time. Just like people who exercise their body, people practicing on the steno machine should keep a positive outlook and look to the future for the goals they want to achieve. Above all else, they should try to make it fun and something they enjoy doing so that they will stick with their new "exercise program" in the coming year. A PET PEEVE OF BEING DEAF Walking the dog in Manhattan and strangers coming over wanting to know more - age of dog, breed of dog, dog friendly enough to be petted, etc! (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 A Florida legislator is proposing a new law to make it a crime to lie about a dog being a service dog while it actually isn't! -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week - Looking Back 10 Years Ago: If not for the efforts and generosity of Donnie Walsh, a certain athlete from Indiana would not be in Australia to take part in the Deaflympics. This athlete was employed at the fieldhouse where the Indiana Pacers play. Donnie, the Pacers' president, learned of fund raising problems of his deaf employee. Donnie staged a fund raising event. And at the end of the event, the funds were still short. What did Donnie do? Simply dipped into his pockets to make up the shortfall! Thank you, Donnie. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- News of the Week - Looking Back 5 Years Ago: The Illinois state government was accused of hiring "sign language applicants" and paying them $211 per month for these skills, which they never had in the first place -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Deaf Apocalypse of the Week: To request an accommodation (captions, interpreters, etc) do not ask the clerk. Ask the general manager. Many people make the mistake of asking the clerk. They get nowhere with the clerk and spend a long time arguing with him about it. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- The deaf in pleasure-reading books: Havana Heat by Darryl Brock it is about a famous, but washed up deaf baseball pitcher trying a comeback and coming across an outstanding deaf Cuban baseball player -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- * 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 !! - * Deputy Director - Los Angeles, CA * Public Relations Coordinator - Los Angeles, CA * Job Developer/Interpreter - Pacoima, CA * Job Developer/Interpreter - West Covina, CA * Staff Interpreter - Los Angeles, CA * Staff Interpreter (2 positions available) - Riverside, 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Recovery Support Specialist North Suffolk Mental Health Association state of Massachusetts This career opportunity offered by one of New England's most respected and progressive mental health services organizations provides the chance to work directly with people who are deaf and diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness in a dynamic and community based setting. The Recovery Support Specialist (RSS) is the point person on a multi-disciplinary team in the Community Based Flexible Supports (CBFS) Program. The RSS works very closely with clients to help them reach their goals. The person in this front-line position works closely with North Suffolk staff, other service providers, guardians, family members, community contacts, and Department of Mental Health staff. The CBFS Program uses a person-centered, strengths-based approach employing robust, evidence based practices to uncover motivation while working with the client to establish meaningful treatment plans and cultivate recovery. This position requires excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills and the ability to work independently in the community. Extensive training is provided and ongoing training is available and encouraged. High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree highly preferred. At least two years experience with people diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness is required in lieu of degree. Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Must have a Driver's license. Must be MAP, CPR and First Aid certified within three months of hire. to apply, email: mailto:jducrow@northsuffolk.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Multiple Faculty Positions Gallaudet University Washington, DC Gallaudet University serves deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions. The university is currently accepting applications for one or more faculty positions in the following departments/programs: American Sign Language and Deaf Studies Art, Communication and Theatre Education Government and Public Affairs Interdisciplinary PhD program in Educational Neuroscience Interpretation Physical Education and Recreation Psychology Science, Technology and Mathematics Social Work World Languages and Cultures For detailed job descriptions and application information, go to: http://www.gallaudet.edu/hrs/employment_opportunities.html -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions Louisiana School for the Deaf Baton Rouge, LA LA School for the Deaf is recruiting for the following positions: - Teachers - Para-Educators - Student Development Spec. - Residential Advisors To apply go to http://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov For assistance call (225) 757-3213 or (225) 757-3208 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Outreach Coordinator - Pennsylvania TRS POTHOS, Inc/Hamilton Relay state of Pennsylvania POTHOS, Inc. has a full time position available for "Pennsylvania TRS Outreach Coordinator", for client, Hamilton Relay. Position responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities that promote Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) throughout the State of Pennsylvania. Relocation to Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Travel statewide required. Preferred experience and skills: excellent presentation skills; experience in public relations activities; familiarity with deaf/hard of hearing communities, direct work experience with Telecommunications Relay Service or Captioned Telephone Relay Service helpful. POTHOS, Inc. offers competitive wages and benefits. Send resume to POTHOS, Inc, via email to: mailto:chiefbrink@pothos.us Contact Dori Brink at 619.546.0621 with questions. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening interpreter Travis County (Austin, TX) Provides sign language interpreting services, which may include assignments for, but not limited to, consumers, staff, one-on-one appointments, small or large group meetings, telephone calls, documents, legal situations (probation, jail, counseling, court ordered services) and other highly technical and complicated meetings and hearings. Provides advocacy services regarding access by people who are deaf according to applicable Federal, State and Local laws. Conducts outreach and education to members of the community, staff, other departments, and the general public. Provides independent living skills training for one-on-one or small groups, job development or search to deaf people, including those with multiple disabilities. Creates and maintains service records of activities and participants. Prepares reports and statistics. Mentors other team interpreters, as required. Provides back-up assistance in scheduling/coordinating interpreter services and other office duties, as required. Interpreters holding Level III, IV or V certification or equivalent may provide interpreting services in legal (not court) situations, which may include meetings with Attorneys. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Deaf Education, Interpreting, Linguistics, Communications, Liberal Arts, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND three (3) years interpreting services experience in a variety of community, health, governmental and social situations, including medical, one-on-one, and small groups. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Must be certified by the Board of Evaluation of Interpreters of the Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing or the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf. JOB # 14-02068 VIEW JOB DETAILS & APPLY ONLINE AT: http://www.TravisCountyJobs.org -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- position opening Lecturer, Cultural & Creative Studies Instructional/Support Faculty National Technical Institute for the Deaf Rochester, NY Rochester Institute of Technology Position Title Instructional/Support Faculty College/Division National Technical Institute for the Deaf Organization NTID Cultural & Creative Studies Faculty Type (Tenure Status) Non-Tenure-Track Lecturer Faculty Discipline Social Science Faculty Rank Lecturer Employment Category Fulltime Anticipated Start Date 15-Jan-2015 Department/College Description THE COLLEGE/ DEPARTMENT: 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. 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 Please note-this is Temporary Position Teach three or four courses per semester in the broad areas of Deaf cultural studies, structure of American Sign Language and social sciences. Participate in Institute service as time permits. We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and diversity commitment. Required Minimum Qualifications Doctoral or Masters degree in Deaf studies or relevant social sciences discipline and successful teaching experience. Must enjoy working with undergraduates in a collaborative environment. Proficiency in American Sign Language and strong knowledge of Deaf culture. Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences. Required Minimum Education Level MS, MA Required Application Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Statement of Diversity Contribution Statement of Teaching Philosophy How To Apply Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/550021 Search openings, then Keyword Search: 1473BR. Please submit: your curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments: -A brief teaching philosophy -Statement of Diversity Contribution 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 mailto:Careers@rit.edu Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- employment opportunity Executive Director Metro Deaf School St. Paul, MN 12 month administrative position Overview of Responsibilities: The Executive Director is the chief executive officer of the school and, as such, is responsible for the management of the school, the administration of all Board approved policies and the conduct and quality of the district's educational programs and support systems. The Executive Director will maintain a high professional profile (local, philanthropic, national) and be able to access programmatic opportunities and develop unique, collaborative vehicles with other public and private organizations and institutions. The Executive Director will be a strategic marketer and relationship-builder who maximizes connections and develops agendas with agencies, organizations, and individuals to increase opportunities for financial support and program development. Qualifications: Required Master's Degree in Deaf Education, School Psychology or School Social Work; additional licensure in School Administration or willingness to obtain within 2 years; Command of American Sign Language and written English; 5+ years of school experience including experience as an educational leader; knowledge of/training in Bilingual Education; experience with organizational budgets Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with education and experience (range: $70,000-$90,000) Application Procedure: Position Description and electronic application process available on-line at www.mdsmn.org ; all applications will be screened; those meeting criteria will be contacted; interviews arranged. Closing date: February 1, 2015 METRO DEAF SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open position Special Education Deaf Hard of Hearing Interpreter Monticello School District Monticello, Minnesota Paraprofessional Vacancy Sign Language Interpreter position - 6.75 hours/day Must be state certified interpreter or graduate of certified interpreter program. Application deadline: Open until filled Apply by sending a letter of interest and completing a school district application. Application may be downloaded at http://www.monticello.k12.mn.us or pick one up at the District Office. -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- open positions state of North Carolina Behavioral Health Therapist in Greensboro, NC http://www.jobs.net/jobs/rha-careers/en-us/job/United-States/Deaf-Hard-of-Hearing-Behavioral-Health-Therapist/JHT3LX74HPJZLK8MR3F/ Behavioral Health Therapist in Wilmington, NC http://www.jobs.net/jobs/rha-careers/en-us/job/United-States/Behavioral-Health-Therapist-for-Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing/JHM36M71GKJDYJSDL7V/ -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Position Opening: Full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Psychologist Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center (CFDC) Mental Health Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People Santa Monica, CA 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 40 hours per week with full-time benefits. CFDC offers a strong emphasis on continuing education and staff development as well as sensitivity to diversity and community outreach. Requirements: Master's 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. The complete job description can be found at www.providence.org under CAREERS and SANTA MONICA, then ASL clinical therapist. 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 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- career announcement Vocational Program Director I COPD Albuquerque Albuquerque, NM As a condition of employment, all CCS employees are required to clear an FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Summary 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. Position may from time to time be stressful and require a high demand of performance. 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 and 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 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. 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 - Pass FBI Background Check - 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 â 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 OPEN September 9, 2014 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 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- 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 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-