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Buffalo, NY
FAMILY CHARGES ABUSE OF DEAF INMATE
The mother of a deaf inmate in the New York State prison system says her son has been abused, including death threats. Twenty year old Joey Crapsi was born deaf and is also developmentally disabled. While at the Wende Correctional Facility in Alden, an inmate demanded that his family pay him thousands of dollars to make sure Joey wouldn’t be killed. “Please don’t go to the police, or I will be in very serious problems,” said the inmate in one of two letters read by Crapsi’s mother, Cindy McKillen. / WIVB
Hillsborough, FL
DEAF MAN ATTACKED AND STABBED BY TWO MEN
A deaf man had no idea two men ran up behind him until he was on the ground trying to defend himself. The 49 year-old threw his arms in front of his face and body trying to prevent himself from being stabbed. "They attacked him from behind. They pushed him down, and they had some type of sharp instrument which they cut him, slashed him, and stabbed him with," Hillsborough County Detective Marc Purvis explained. "The most serious of the injuries was a stab wound straight up into the jaw area." / FOX 13 News
Boulder, CO
DEAF MAN SUES POLICE, SHERIFF OVER LACK OF SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
A deaf Longmont man has filed a federal lawsuit against Longmont police and Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle, alleging that he was denied a federally mandated sign language interpreter during several interactions with officers. Court documents indicate Sean Longdo alleges he was arrested in March 2013 on domestic violence, theft and obstruction charges but police did not provide him with a certified sign language interpreter during questioning. Court records indicate the charges against Longdo were later dismissed. / Boulder Daily Camera
West Palm Beach, FL
MAGISTRATE REJECTS MARGARET WEISS' REQUEST FOR A LIVE INTERPRETER
To the disappointment of a deaf Boynton Beach woman, it is likely a sign language interpreter on a computer screen — instead of a real person by her bedside — will guide her through the birth of her second child next week. In a case that may be a first in the nation, U.S. Magistrate James Hopkins issued a report on Monday, finding that Margaret Weiss did not prove that a video conferencing-like system Bethesda Hospital East plans to use violates her rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act. / The Palm Beach Post
St. Paul, MN
FAMILIES OF DEAF CHILDREN LOSE A LIFELINE AFTER CHANGE IN MINNESOTA LAW
Suhayb Ali starts kindergarten this fall, and his family boasts that the energetic 5-year-old will be well ahead of his peers. But that preparedness might not have happened if not for a specialized preschool program at the Metro Deaf School, a small pre-K through 12 charter in St. Paul. Suhayb, who is deaf and has been diagnosed with autism, knew the sign for just one word before starting preschool: shoe. Now, nearly three years later, he has a vast command of American Sign Language (ASL). But for other children like him, that lifeline came to an abrupt end after the last legislative session. / Star Tribune
Southeastern, NC
CFCC TO BEGIN INTERPRETER EDUCATION SIGN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Starting in the fall, Cape Fear Community College will begin a new Interpreter Education (Sign) Program. The instructor of the program, Joy Schultz, was born deaf and knows firsthand the struggle of effective communication. “In terms of struggles I've faced, I would say the lack of good, certified, qualified interpreters, that has been a struggle for me," Schultz said. / WECT
Hawthorne, CA
HAWTHORNE POLICE UPDATE POLICIES ON DEALING WITH THE DEAF
The Hawthorne Police Department will update its policies affecting interactions with deaf people as part of a lawsuit settlement with a deaf man who claims he was mistaken for a burglary suspect and beaten last year. Jonathan Meister and the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc. will receive a $55,000 settlement along with a pledge that the department will update its policies in communicating with the deaf, according to the settlement approved Tuesday by the City Council. Meister is still seeking a civil financial settlement for the Feb. 12, 2013, incident in which officers used a stun gun to subdue him. / Daily Breeze
Portland, OR
DEAF OREGONIANS PETITION FOR 'I LOVE YOU' EMOJI
The Oregon Association of the Deaf is following the lead of Taco Bell and petitioning Unicode Consortium to add the American Sign Language for "I love you" in its growing collection of emojis. C.M. Hall, an American Sign Language interpreter and activist, found herself wondering last week why emojis, or pictures used in text messages as an extended communication tool, existed for the peace sign, "OK," thumbs up, thumbs down and fist bump, but not the widely known — including in the hearing world — sign for "I love you." She decided that needed to change. / Statesman Journal
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Russia
FOOTBALL YANA BUDYUKINA'S BODY RETURNS TO RUSSIA FOR FUNERAL
After the death of deaf Russian football player Yana Budyukina last Tuesday in Brazil on a road at 4am, there were delays in repatriating her body because of a lack of insurance. Her sister raised around US$15,000 to cover the cost, and Budyukina’s body arrived back in Russia July 10, with a funeral scheduled to be held at the Botkin Hospital. It remains unclear why Budyukina was traveling through a tunnel on a road locals considered dangerous where she was hit by a car. / ParaSport News
Vancouver, BC, Canada
TRIBUNAL AWARDS DEAF DOCTOR $35K, LOST WAGES FOR NOT BEING PROVIDED WITH SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS
A B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has awarded a deaf woman lost wages and $35,000 ($27,000 US) for injury to her dignity and self-respect for not being provided with sign language interpreters during her University of B.C. medical residency. “The discrimination entirely undermined her optimism, brilliance and efforts,” said tribunal member Marlene Tyshynski in a written decision released June 30. “She felt dehumanized and devalued.” / National Post
Hamilton, ON, Canada
HAMILTON HARD OF HEARING GROUP REACHES OUT
As local businesses and government offices work toward the adoption of Ontario's Accessibility for People with Disabilities Act (AOPD), enacted in 2005 with incremental implementation until 2025, it becomes obvious that the legislation is complex and the rollout period lengthy. The reason for that is simple: Disability is a complex issue. There are many different disabilities and an infinite range of abilities within each, giving rise to a whole spectrum of personal limitations, many of which are obvious.Some, like hearing loss, are almost invisible. / The Hamilton Spectator
Hemel Hempstead, England
GARDEN TV TREAT FOR DEAF COUPLE
A deaf couple who are active fundraisers will feature in a gardening program. The Iqbal family from Hemel Hempstead will be on ITV’s Love Your Garden on July 21. In this brand new series, Love Your Garden sees the broadcaster travel the country to give surprise transformations to the outdoor spaces and neglected gardens of some of Britain’s most deserving people. In the fifth show, viewers will meet the Iqbal family -- deaf couple Sabina, Asif and their three children. / Hemel Gazette
London, England
MUM DESIGNS SPECIAL HEARING AIDS FOR DEAF CHILDREN EMBARRASSED BY THEIR DEVICES
The mum of a boy with hearing problems has found a novel way to help other children with the same difficulties. Sarah Ivermee found out her son Freddie was deaf in one ear when he was three months old. Luckily, she's never had too much trouble with him refusing to wear his hearing aid or cochlear implant. But she knew other children who had expressed embarrassment over their devices. When she found that there were no real products on the market offering children custom-designed hearing aids, Sarah decided to make them herself. / Mirror
Bishop Auckland, England
DEAF AND DISABLED MAN KICKED IN ALLEGED RACIST ASSAULT
A deaf man who is physically disabled was abused and kicked outside a supermarket in an assault thought to be racially motivated. The 23-year-old victim was sitting with his friend at the South Church entrance to ASDA in Bishop Auckland on Tuesday, July 7 when the attack happened. Shortly after 9pm, three men got out of a black Audi A series car. One of them approached the victim and abused him verbally before repeatedly kicking him in the upper body and head, leaving him with bruised ribs and feeling shaken. / The Chronicle
Australia
FEARS FOR DEAF BABIES UNDER GOV'T PLAN
Parents fear care for deaf babies will suffer if government-funded hearing services are sold off. The government has investigated privatising Australian Hearing but has not released a 2014 scoping study by the finance department. Aussie Deaf Kids chief executive Ann Porter told a Senate inquiry on Friday discovering your newborn was deaf was incredibly challenging and would be more stressful without the support of Australian Hearing. "I can't tell you how difficult it is to absorb," she said. "It just leaves you rudderless." / 9news.com.au
Australia
UBER HEARS THE NEEDS OF DEAF DRIVERS AND 'DRIVER-PARTNERS'
Uber has made it easier for deaf and hard-of-hearing riders and driver-partners to be a customer or transport service provider with the Uber app, supported by Deaf Australia. The company has announced app updates ‘designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing partners.’ Supported by Deaf Australia and development ‘in consultation’ with its partners, Uber says it is confident of the beneficial changes the development brings. / ITWire
New Zealand
UBER CALLS FOR REVIEW OF NZTA RESTRICTIONS ON DEAF DRIVERS
Government rules restricting deaf and hearing impaired people from driving taxis need reviewing, Uber says. The ride hire app, which connects customers with private drivers, has just released an app with new features designed to help drivers with impaired hearing. Uber spokeswoman Katie Curran said the features were making a huge difference to the deaf and hard of hearing community in other markets, including Australian and the United States. / Stuff.co.nz
Hong Kong
HEARING-IMPAIRED PUPIL CLEARED OF ASSAULTING OFFICER AT PROTEST
A hearing-impaired secondary school pupil was yesterday cleared of pushing the door of a fast-food restaurant and hitting a policeman amid chaotic scenes during a protest against parallel trading in Yuen Long. Acquitting Fung Tsz-ho, Tuen Mun magistrate Kelly Shui said she could not rule out the possibility that the 17-year-old opened the door and accidentally hit officer Lee Wang-tat. She also could not be sure if Lee was hit by other people at the scene, or if he was being oversensitive as the area outside the McDonald's restaurant was crowded. / South China Morning Post
Manila, Philippines
TAGUIG CITY HIRES DEAF AND MUTE AS SURVEY ENCODERS
The Taguig City government hired 14 deaf-mute Taguigeños as encoders for its citywide survey system. The deaf-mute residents will be assigned at the Taguig City Integrated Survey System, a department that conducts house-to-house surveys regarding the basic social services needed by its constituents. Through the TCISS, the city government can best properly allocate its social services resources such as for the delivery of free maintenance medicine for asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure, among others. / The Philippine Star
Guam
MEMBERS OF THE DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING COMMUNITY LOOK TO RAISE AWARENESS ON GUAM
Many people may not know that there is a difference between deaf and hard of hearing. In the second part of a two-part series, PNC sat down members of the hard of hearing community to raise awareness on some of the issues they face. / Pacific News Center
Nigeria
ASSOCIATION OF DEAF PROTESTS OVER MARGINALIZATION
Members of Edo State Association of the Deaf yesterday staged a peaceful protest over alleged marginalisation, and abandonment by the state government. The body made up of an estimated 85,000 deaf people said, “Of all clusters of people living with disability, the deaf are the most neglected possibly, because deafness being a hidden disability is shrouded in mystery." / Leadership
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Internet
'IGNORE THE OPINIONS THAT DON'T MATTER': DEAF MOM SPEAKS OUT
Michelle Lane is a young mom, a deaf woman, and a single parent — all of which are things she has been criticized for in her lifetime. But the 29-year-old vlogger, also known as Nostril_Curl, is taking a stand against the way mothers are judged in a viral video. And, yes, she shot it while taking a bubble bath at the end of a long day with her kids. Lane communicates through ASL in the video, and addresses the way women are scrutinized by society for every choice they make — from abortion to adoption, and from free-range to helicopter parenting. / TODAY.com
Internet
HOW GENE THERAPY MIGHT RESTORE HEARING IN THE FUTURE
Hearing loss affects five percent of the population. Five percent doesn’t sound like a lot, but in reality, it’s 360 million people worldwide. That’s a lot of people. As you know from my previous blogs, there’s a special place in my heart for the deaf community, so I find any related information interesting. When I saw the study done with gene therapy on deaf mice, I had to find out more. / Clapway
Kennewick, WA
DOGS TRAINED TO BE THE EARS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HARD OF HEARING
A local organization is trying to improve the lives of people who are deaf. Dogs For The Deaf takes rescue dogs and trains them to be the ears for people who are hard of hearing. The dogs trained to listen for specific noises. When sound go off the dog alerts the owners, and then lead them to where the sound is coming from. / KVEW
Florence, SC
COCHLEAR PATIENTS CELEBRATE FIRST YEAR OF HEARING
People who couldn’t hear now have the opportunity, through cochlear implants. Many in the Pee Dee used to have to travel to either Charleston or Columbia to have cochlear implants fully activated. One year ago, three Pee Dee area residents had their new cochlear implant devices activated in Florence. It was a first for the area. On Monday, they had their follow-up appointments. “When you get to the point that you don’t hear, what do you got to lose by trying it,” said Tanya Tucker, cochlear implant patient. / WBTW
Kingsport, TN
'HEAR ME ROAR' EVENT TO RAISE MONEY, AWARENESS OF COCHLEAR IMPLANTS
After finding out their daughter was deaf and then going through the process to get cochlear implants, one local family decided to start a nonprofit organization to help raise awareness about the implants. The organization, called Waiting to Hear, will hold a fundraiser at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8 at Creation Kingdom Zoo in Gate City. / Kingsport Times-News
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What is Trauma?
An informational video. See the attached vlog in ASL.
http://healthbridges.info/?p=1825
Trauma is defined as any situation that shatters your sense of security or makes you feel unsafe or vulnerable.
A person is most likely to have emotional suffering from the event if it was not expected or the person felt unprepared or powerless. Learn more about how trauma can affect a person and where you can find treatment in the video below.
The HealthBridges website offers information about social services, advocacy and behavioral health topics and resources for persons who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing
Happy summer from the HealthBridges Team!
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Roanoke, VA
NEW THRIFT STORE TO HELP DEAF IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES
A Roanoke thrift store opening its doors on Saturday, July 11th for the first time will make a difference hundreds of miles away for people who can’t hear. In the days leading up to the opening, volunteers picked-up paint brushes to spruce up the outside of ICCD’s new thrift store off of Williamson Road. Inside, workers sorted through donations from across the Roanoke Valley. However, the benefits from the Star City store will be felt by those who are deaf in third world countries. / WSLS
Manteca, CA
TUTOR TEACHES ASL AND DEAF CULTURE
Hard of hearing from birth, Sherri Thornton’s first language was Exact Sign Language (ESL), a manual communication that strives to be an exact representation of English vocabulary and grammar. While typically children learn their first language from their parents or family members in the home because Sherri was the only family member with hearing difficulties, her family didn’t know sign language and opted not to learn. / Manteca Bulletin
Northport, AL
DEAF TEEN QUEST SERVES TUSCALOOSA AREA
A group of teenagers is wrapping up a week of service in the Tuscaloosa area. The students have traveled hundreds of miles to Alabama. Something else that is unique about the group is that the students are all deaf or hard of hearing. The students are part of a program called Deaf Teen Quest, which is part of the Youth for Christ ministry. The students pay their own way to come on the trip and complete projects like painting and home repair during their stay. / FOX6 WBRC
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'SWITCHED AT BIRTH' DEAF ACTOR NYLE DIMARCO JOINS 'AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL'
After appearing in the TV series "Switched At Birth" in 2014, Nyle DiMarco, 25, is set to appear on TV again as one of the 14 contestants of "America's Next Top Model" cycle 22, which will premiere on Aug. 5. Being a deaf actor makes DiMarco one of the most notable contestants of "ANTM" cycle 22. / Yibada
Internet
IN DEFENSE OF CLOSED CAPTIONING, WHICH IS ENTIRELY UNDERRATED
Since their inception in 1970, closed captions haven't attracted a strong fan base. Able-bodied caption fans are constantly forced to justify why someone turned them on. It's distracting, whines everybody else. Can't we switch them off now? It's not that distracting, the caption supporter sighs, giving in. But really, why do so many people have it out for closed captions? It is a senseless hatred that has gone on too long. / The Huffington Post
Washington, DC
'THE TRIBE,' ABOUT DEAF TEENS IN UKRAINE, MARKS AN AUDACIOUS DEBUT
“The Tribe” marks the audacious and haunting — yet ultimately frustrating — directorial debut of Ukrainian filmmaker Miroslav Slaboshpitsky. Strikingly original and formally elegant, this tale of a group of deaf high school students running amok on and off the hermetic campus of a boarding school outside Kiev is at once exhilarating and deflating. Slaboshpitsky deserves credit for coming up with a brilliant conceit and sticking to it with uncompromising rigor. / The Washington Post
Spartanburg, SC
EXHIBIT TO FEATURE ART OF STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF AND BLIND
Sculpture, paintings, and drawings created by students with a very unique perspective will be exhibited at the Coastal Community Foundation’s offices July 1- Sept. 30. The foundation has invited students from the SC School for the Deaf and the Blind to showcase their work. / The Gazette
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Easton, MA
FAIETA, TEAM USA EARN GOLD MEDAL AT WORLD DEAF BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Recent Stonehill College graduate and women's basketball All-American Tori Faieta (Lynn, Massachusetts/Saint Mary's) helped lead Team USA to a gold medal at the 2015 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Taiwan over the weekend. The United States women's deaf basketball team posted a 68-54 victory over Lithuania in Sunday's championship game. / Stonehill College Athletics
Hackensack, NJ
NORTH JERSEY DEAF ATHLETE PLEADS FOR A WAIVER TO PLAY HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
The silence doesn’t bother Dante Washington. It’s always been there, a world of profound quiet. So, he’s deaf. He’s gotten over it. He thinks you should, too. All the Hackensack High School pitcher and outfielder wants is one more year to play the sports he loves. Washington turned 19 years old on Saturday. That makes him ineligible to play football and baseball his senior year, according to New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association rules. With the support of his teammates, coaches and family, he plans to appeal to the athletic association, arguing special circumstances related to his deafness. / NorthJersey.com
Sacramento, CA
DEAF HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS PROVE CRITICS WRONG AT SACRAMENTO CAMP
A football team in California is teaching an entire community and other players that the game is about so much more than just x's and o's. This year marks the California School for the Deaf's seventh year at the Playmakers Camp in Sacramento. Every member on the field is hearing impaired. So while their play calls may be silent, they are showing fellow campers that the focus of the game is on the bigger win. / abc13.com
Easton, MO
SERTOMA CAMP FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED HITS 34TH YEAR
Sertoma is a camp for the hearing impaired that has been giving children the camp “experience” for 34 years. The inspiration for Sertoma began because the founder, Kent Ahrens, had a nephew who was deaf and couldn’t participate in other youth camps at the time. Volunteer Janice Eaton also joined the camp years ago because of her relationship with her deaf cousin. “I just had a passion for people that are deaf,” she said, “and I wanted to do something special for them and this was just a great opportunity for me to do that.” / St. Joseph News-Press
Wrightsville Beach, NC
SURF CAMP HELD NEXT WEEK FOR THE HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
A surf camp for the visually and hearing impaired will be held in Wrightsville beach next week. Jack Viorel, Director of IndoJax Surf School, is holding two sessions for the special surfers. "Surfing is our vehicle, it is not our goal," Viorel said in a news release, referring to the process of building self-esteem and confidence in children while shedding limiting beliefs. / WECT
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Washington School for the Deaf
The Washington School for the Deaf is recruiting to fill the following permanent positions for the upcoming 2015-2016 school year:
• Math Teacher
• Job Coach/Teaching Assistant
• Part-time Transportation Monitors
Each of these school-year based positions includes benefits package w/medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, paid leave, etc. Must have ASL skills and pass criminal background check. Visit www.careers.wa.gov and find recruitments under official agency name “Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss”. Online application only. Visit the school’s website at www.wsd.wa.gov for more information. Positions are open until filled. EOE
April Lynch, SPHR
Human Resources Office
Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss (CDHL)
Washington School for the Deaf (WSD)
(360) 418-4326 (V)
(360) 334-5780 (VP)
www.wsd.wa.gov
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Teacher of the Deaf Job Opportunities
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) is accepting applications for Teacher of the Deaf current vacancies for the 2015-2016 school year:
• English / Language Arts (Secondary)
• Mathematics (Secondary)
• Science (Secondary)
• Transition Teacher / Employability Center
Interested persons are invited to visit the CSDB website at … http://csdb.org/ , where the official job announcement may be found in its entirety.
Contact information:
Chelle Lutz, Human Resources
Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind
33 N. Institute Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
clutz@csdb.org; 719-578-2114; 719-578-2239 (fax)
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Outreach Coordinator
POTHOS, Inc. has a full time position available for “Northern California Outreach Coordinator”, for client, Hamilton Relay. Position responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities that promote Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) throughout Southern California. Travel required. Preferred experience and skills: excellent presentation skills; experience in public relations activities; 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 chiefbrink@pothos.us. Contact Dori Brink at 619.546.0621 with questions.
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Outreach Coordinator
POTHOS, Inc. has a full time position available for “Southern California Outreach Coordinator”, for client, Hamilton Relay. Position responsible for coordinating and implementing outreach activities that promote Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) throughout Southern California. Travel required. Preferred experience and skills: excellent presentation skills; experience in public relations activities; 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 chiefbrink@pothos.us. Contact Dori Brink at 619.546.0621 with questions.
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Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA)
Programs Manager
FT position with benefits managing various programs for the deaf and hard of hearing;. Experience in supervising and training staff; familiarity with program development, community relations; competency in independent living skills development, supported employment counseling and crisis intervention.
Qualifications: Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL); Bachelors Degree required, Masters preferred plus 2-5 yrs experience in Human Services. Must have excellent people, organizational and time management skills; professionally build teams among staff, be an initiator, detail oriented, organized, a problem solver; demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills and effectively delegate and follow up on assignments. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and good driving record required.
Qualified candidates may email cover letter, resume & 3 business references to HR@dila.org; fax 410-543-4874; or mail to Deaf Independent Living Association, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Only qualified applicants will be considered. DILA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc.
Position Announcement
Position: Independent Living Advisor (ILA)
Job Goal: Provide direct care independent living services and support to individuals. Services range from personal hygiene, medication administration and intensive independent living skills training in individuals' homes, etc. throughout the Eastern Shore. Shifts varies within a team oriented environment.
Qualifications: Fluency in ASL; High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required; one year related experience preferred; competency with basic independent living skills; must be flexible and work within a team approach environment. Ability to teach, advise and motivate people. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and good driving record required.
Qualified candidates may email cover letter, resume and three business references to HR@dila.org, fax 410-543-4874 or mail to Deaf Independent Living Association, 806 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804. DILA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Come Work With The Best!
Northeast Arc has full and part-time positions, working with adult individuals who are deaf, available in Lynn, Salem, Swampscott and Beverly, MA. You'll be working with deaf individuals using various communication skills including gestural, written and Signed English. Do you know ASL? If so, I'd like to speak with you about our direct care positions. We offer an excellent benefits package, paid trainings and the support you will need to become a successful part of our experienced, long-term team of professionals. For additional information or to send your resume, please email Kathy Tracy Ktracy@ne-arc.org.
Compensation: $15-$16 an hour for full-time $13-$13.50 an hour for part-time
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PAHrtners Deaf Services
A Division of Salisbury Behavioral Health
PAHrtners Deaf Services is a dynamic team of behavioral health professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and adults. Our environment is one of incredible teamwork and mutual support with a staff comprised of 85% Deaf or Hard of Hearing. As a result of our commitment to the Deaf/HoH community, PAHrtners is rapidly growing with the creation of new programs and expansion of our existing programs. 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.
To apply for any of the positions posted, please send your letter of intent and resume to:
Bernadette Class, Office Manager
PAHrtners Deaf Services
614 N. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Email: info@pahrtners.com
Phone: 215-884-9770
Fax: 215-884-6301
PITTSBURGH, PA POSTIONS AVAILABLE:
Job Title: Residential Counselor for Deaf Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employee Type: Various positions available (Full-time, Part-time, On-call)
Description: This position provides direct services to adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs living in our residence. Responsibilities include: assisting with daily living skills instruction and training; aiding in community integration; transportation; medication observation; writing progress notes. All shifts are available (day, evening, overnight and weekend).
Qualifications: HS diploma; valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Certified as a Peer Specialist, a plus!
GLENSIDE, PA POSTIONS AVAILABLE
Job Title: Assistant Program Director, Case Management Program
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full-time position
Description: This position assists in overseeing the blended case management program provided to adults and children residing in the community. Responsibilities include: assist the program director in daily supervision of case managers; coordinate with other service providers; help manage program expenses; support consumers living in the community by working together to enhance their independence and socialization.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field is preferred. Minimum of a HS diploma, 12 credit hours in social sciences and two years’ related experience; valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated ability to supervise, teach, advise and motivate staff members as well as Deaf individuals. Must possess strong interpersonal, leadership and time management skills. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel to various areas within the community. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus. Certified as a Peer Specialist, a plus!
Job Title: Case Manager
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full-time position
Description: This position provides resources and support to individuals and their families who reside in the community and in our residential programs. Responsibilities include: assess service needs of individuals to ensure continuum of care; develop service plans; provide independent living skills instructions; advocate for access to public and private programs such as medical and vocational services.
Qualifications: BA/BS degree in a Human Services field preferred; or high school diploma + 12 credit hours in social science with two years’ behavioral health direct care experience. Must have strong organizational skills, fluency in ASL and familiarity with other visual communication modes and language levels. Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed and travel to various areas in the community. Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including IDEA and ADA a plus; must have a valid driver’s license. Certified as a Peer Specialist, a plus!
Job Title: Nurse
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full-Time position
Description: This position provides medical support to individuals within all departments, heavily concentrated on the residential programs; provide first aid, assessment of illness/injuries, administer medication/injections; coordinate individual care with PAHrtners staff, outside providers & families; conduct training for staff; write reports; maintain documentation to meet program(s) licensing requirements.
Qualifications: Licensed BSN/RN with certification as a nurse educator. Experience working in the field of behavioral health and sign language skills a plus.
Job Title: Residential Program Assistant
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full-Time position
Description: This position provides support to the residential management team in completing all necessary regulation reports, managing resident’s finances, overseeing medication management and conducting other residential support work as assigned.
Qualifications: A high school diploma with a minimum of one year of experience in administration in the human services field. Must have strong writing skills, organizational and time management skills; computer proficiency in MS word and Excel; fluency in ASL and the ability to work as a team. Understanding of residential care settings a plus.
Job Title: Staff Interpreter
Location: Glenside, PA only
Employee Type: Full-time, Part-time or Flex available
Description: This position provides interpreting services for: psychiatric evaluations, treatment meetings; family therapy sessions, home visits with PAH case managers and Deaf children and adults, meetings which involve hearing participants and staff meetings. Must be able to work with a team of hearing and/or Deaf interpreters.
Qualifications: AA degree with a minimum of three years’ interpreting experience OR BA degree in interpreting with one year of experience. Knowledge of mental health and/or developmental disabilities a plus. Compliance with PA Act 57 (RID Certified & Registered with ODHH) also required.
Job Title: Residential Counselor
Location: Glenside, PA
Employee Type: Full-time, Part-time or Flex available
Description: This position provides direct services to adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs living in our residence. Responsibilities include: assisting with daily living skills instruction and training; aiding in community integration; transportation; medication observation; writing progress notes. All shifts are available (day, evening, overnight and weekend).
Qualifications: HS diploma; valid driver’s license; advanced fluency in ASL; demonstrated competency in independent living skills; ability to teach, advise and motivate Deaf consumers; strong interpersonal skills. Certified as a Peer Specialist, a plus!
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