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New York, NY
DEAF STATEN ISLAND WOMAN'S 2012 FALSE ARREST SUIT TO PROCEED
A deaf Staten Island woman’s lawsuit alleging false arrest can move forward, a judge has ruled. Diana Williams filed a Manhattan Federal Court suit against the NYPD in 2012, alleging her civil rights were violated when she was arrested outside her home and locked up for 24 hours without an interpreter. The city tried to get the case tossed, but an indignant Judge Valerie Caproni ruled Aug. 5 it can proceed. She called it “preposterous” that the NYPD didn’t anticipate the need to accommodate people’s disabilities. / NY Daily News
See Also FOR DEAF WOMAN, NYPD IS 25 YEARS IN THE PAST / Courthouse News Service
Washington, DC
NEW TECH HELPS DEAF CITIZENS GET FEDERAL AGENCIES ON THE LINE
The Census Bureau and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will be the next agencies to provide direct video calling to ease communications with the deaf community. The technology will connect a deaf citizen with an American Sign Language-fluent call operator at the agency in order to improve customer service and incorporate digital tools to benefit those with hearing or speech impairments, according to a White House blog. / GCN
Grand Rapids, MI
GRPS RESPONDS TO CONCERNS OF PARENTS OF KIDS IN ORAL DEAF PROGRAM
Grand Rapids Public Schools won't fill an audiologist position in the Oral Deaf Program but the district is hiring the recently retired Jack DeBoer as a consultant to support the set up and transition of the person filling his job this school year. The move is in response to parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing who lobbied the school board at its Aug. 3 meeting to not go from two to one audiologist, fearing a potential decline in the well-regarded countywide program's service and quality. / MLive.com
Salt Lake City, UT
PRESCHOOL AIMED AT HELPING KIDS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING LOSES FUNDING
A group of parents is upset they’ll have to look for another preschool for their children who are deaf or hearing impaired. Sound Beginnings is funded by the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind, but this year the school is being forced to operate without their financial backing. Parents drove from Logan to Salt Lake City with their little ones to weigh in on their future at the State School Board meeting. They packed the room carrying signs and wearing T-shirts showing their support for Sound Beginnings. / fox13now.com
Lavallette, NJ
DEAF CHILD'S HEARING DEVICE DISAPPEARED ALONG LAVALLETTE SHORELINE
A Lavallette woman requests the public's help in finding her granddaughter's hearing device that disappeared along the Lavallette shoreline. The little girl, who is deaf, has a cochlear implant, said her grandmother, Eileen Carney Towne. One of the implant's head pieces came off on the shoreline at Magee Avenue in the borough, Towne said. "Not very hopeful, but stranger things have happened," she said. "If anyone sees and finds please let me know." / NewsWorks
Greenville County, SC
DEPUTIES: DEAF 82-YEAR-OLD MAN WITH DEMENTIA FOUND
A deaf 82-year-old man with dementia was found Wednesday morning in Calhoun County, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office said. Charles Thomas McJunkin Sr. was reported missing Tuesday night. According to McJunkin's girlfriend, he was planning to go to the post office, Wells Fargo, to get a haircut in Simpsonville, and then go to her house in Williamston, but never made it. / WYFF
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Toronto, ON, Canada
ONTARIO SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF NAMED IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING ABUSE
A Toronto man alleges he was abused for years at Ontario schools for the deaf and has launched a class action lawsuit on behalf of other former students against the provincial government. The statement of claim alleges sexual, physical and mental abuse at four provincially run schools for the deaf over the course of decades. Christopher Welsh accuses the province of negligence in the establishment, funding, operation, management and supervision of schools in Ottawa, London, Belleville and Milton. / CTV News
London, England
DEAF PEDOPHILE WHO TRIED TO MEET 13-YEAR-OLD FOR SEX IS JAILED FOLLWING STING BY VIGILANTE GROUP
A pedophile who tried to meet a 13-year-old girl for sex has been jailed after he was caught out by a vigilante group. Kenneth Walker, who is profoundly deaf, took a morning-after pill and a teddy bear with him to meet "Roxy" who he met online. The 37-year-old travelled more than 150 miles from his home in Nottingham to Newcastle in April to the meeting. But he did not realize he had fallen for a sting by pedophile hunters Dark Justice, who posed as the teenager online. Walker was arrested by police after he got off a bus. / Mirror
London, England
THOUSANDS CLAIM CASH FOR BEING MADE DEAF BY THEIR JOB IN NEW WHIPLASH SCANDAL
The flood of claims for whiplash injuries became one of the big scandals of the last decade. Now the insurance industry is preparing itself for a new wave of victims claiming compensation – this time for deafness. Tens of thousands of claims for hearing loss blamed on noise in the workplace are already being processed and the phenomenon is being dubbed ‘the new whiplash’. And the outcry is set to grow louder after the Serious Fraud Office launched an investigation into accounting irregularities at insurance claims handler Quindell last week. / This is Money
Edinburgh, Scotland
FRINGE INTERPRETER SIGNS SHOW FOR THE DEAF
As performers go, he’s now well and truly a Fringe regular – despite never speaking a word. Paul Belmonte, 44, is now in his eighth year as a sign language interpreter at the event. He has handled a variety of productions in comedy and drama and this year faces the challenge of Swallow at the Traverse Theatre. The “dark and poetic” show features three characters who feel varying degrees of fury and fear towards the world at large. Paul said: “I love the theatre and I love performance – that’s why I love interpreting at the Fringe so much." / Edinburgh Evening News
Australia
DOORS OPEN FOR DEAF
Judith Raxworthy is all ears for remote real-time captioning -- the technology is a step forward for the inclusion of those with hearing losses in community forums. Ms Raxworthy said the deaf were excluded from gatherings such as council meetings, information sessions and political conferences. "We don't go simply because we cannot hear and it's too frustrating," she said. For the first time on the Fraser Coast, a symposium held during Hearing Awareness Week will be delivered along with remote real-time captioning. / Fraser Coast Chronicle
Cebu, Philippines
CEBU CITY PUSHES FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEAF FILIPINOS
Abegail Montejo, a 40-year-old deaf person, walks out of the hospital after the successful removal of her uterus over a benign tumor she had for 3 years. She went home without spending a single centavo. Aside from the free hospital services, she was also accompanied by a sign language health care interpreter for her to fully understand important information on her operation up to her discharge. “I am thankful for the people from DOH who supported me,” said Montejo. / Rappler
Thailand
DEAF REACHED THROUGH STORY CRAFTING
It appeared to be just words in a book that some American visiting Thailand had given him. This Bible just wasn't working for Ball Lamphun. He wanted a god who talked to him, maybe even gave him some guidance. He couldn't find that in the words. This Bible wasn't in his "heart language" of Thai Sign Language, so he gave up -- well, kind of. He made one final plea to God, "Speak to me," and waited. Then Lamphun felt God prompting him to approach some strangers. "Is he the one who will tell me about Jesus?" Lamphun thought to himself. / CrossMap
Hanoi, Vietnam
VIETNAM'S MILLION-DOLLAR EDUCATION PROJECT FOR DEAF CHILDREN ENDS AFTER FIVE YEARS
Vietnam's first-of-its-kind million-dollar joint education project for deaf children under six years old has ended after five years. The Inter-generational Deaf Education Outreach project was funded by the Japanese Social Development Fund and implemented by the World Bank. It provided home-based sign language education to 255 deaf children under six years old in four Vietnamese cities and provinces. More than 15,000 Vietnamese children under six years old are deaf or hearing impaired. / Channel NewsAsia
Khayelitsha, South Africa
MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY RAPED DEAF WOMAN IN COURT
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the rape of a Khayelitsha woman and the murder of her boyfriend. The 23-year-old woman's boyfriend was shot dead during the attack in Section B, Makhaza last Friday. The rape survivor is partially deaf and cannot speak properly. A family member says she is receiving trauma counselling. “She’s scared. This morning she told me she wants to relocate the Eastern Cape.” / Eyewitness News
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Philadelphia, PA
BAR MITZVAH PROJECT GETS SYNAGOGUE'S HEARING IMPAIRED IN THE LOOP
Jake Vistoso and his brother, Evan, both wear hearing aids, yet had trouble understanding the rabbi at their synagogue in Newtown. Since Jake had just turned 13, he wanted to tackle that auditory challenge for his bar mitzvah project. The answer was a "hearing loop" - a strand of wire hidden under the carpet of the sanctuary at Congregation Brothers of Israel. Jake helped raise more than $3,000 for the loop system, which transmits audio from the rabbi's microphone directly into most hearing aids. No headset required. / The Inquirer
Merced, CA
YOSEMITE CHURCH TO LAUNCH DEAF MINISTRY
Yosemite Church in Merced will launch its first Deaf Ministry – a service church leaders say is much needed in the community. The church, at 2230 E. Yosemite Ave., will have ASL interpretation available at its 11 a.m. service starting Sunday. Angelica Martinez, who is deaf and has spent many years trying to promote deaf awareness in Merced, came up with the idea of the ministry and presented it to Yosemite Church leaders. Martinez, who has a master’s in social work and is now the Deaf Ministry leader, said there are about 17,000 people in Merced County who are deaf or hard of hearing. / The Merced Sun-Star
Charlotte, NC
DEAF BROTHERS FROM FLA. HEAR EACH OTHER FOR FIRST TIME
Two weeks ago Elias Goutoufas had surgery at Tampa General Hospital to fit him with cochlear implants. Now that they work, it was time to celebrate with his late father’s whistle and his words. Elias and his brother, who had the same procedure done in Tampa five weeks ago, listened to a tape of their late father singing a lullaby to the kids when they were little. Only now, they could hear his words for the first time. / FOX 46 Charlotte
Flagstaff, AZ
LETTER: DEAF STUDENT WELL-SERVED BY ASDB
As a parent of a deaf child who attends preschool at Kinsey Elementary School, I was sad to learn that FUSD (Flagstaff Unified School District) and ASDB (Arizona School of the Deaf and Blind) would no longer be working together. FUSD and Kinsey Elementary School have been wonderful for my daughter. I do not know the politics, economics, or other details regarding how or why the contract between FUSD and ASDB was not renewed, but I am hopeful that FUSD will continue to provide comparable support and expertise for all Hearing Impaired students. / Arizona Daily Sun
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New Orleans, LA
DEAF INTERPRETERS NATIONAL CONFERENCE KICKS OFF
The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) National Conference will be held from Saturday, August 8 to Wednesday, August 12 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana. The conference, themed “Let The Good Times Roll For A Brighter Future,” provides numerous workshops, discussion panels and guest speakers, on various topics related to improvements, advancements and research in the field of sign language interpreting. / Canyon News
Sands Point, NY
YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE DEAF AND BLIND EYE CAREERS AT LONG ISLANG PROGRAM
Billy Pickens dreams of becoming a disc jockey. Brittany Winkleman aspires to own a design studio. Despite being deaf and blind, both now have blueprints for a promising future -- one developed at the Helen Keller National Center in Sands Point. Pickens and Winkleman, both 18, are attending the Young Adult Summer Program, a two-week course in life planning, self-advocacy and independent... / Newsday
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New York, NY
'TRIBES' DEAF ACTOR RUSSELL HARVARD, PATRICK PAGE AND CAMRYN MANHEIM COMPLETE 'SPRING AWAKENING' CAST
Camryn Manheim, Patrick Page and Theater World Award winner Russell Harvard (Tribes, "Fargo," There Will Be Blood) have completed the cast for Deaf West's production of Spring Awakening, which will begin Broadway performances Sept. 8. Ken Davenport, Cody Lassen, Hunter Arnold and Deaf West Theatre (artistic director David J. Kurs) announced the additions Aug. 10, the first day of rehearsals for the Broadway revival, which will open Sept. 27 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. / Playbill
See Also ACTOR RAISED IN DULUTH HEADING TO BROADWAY / Duluth News Tribune
Washington, DC
HIS MODELING PHOTOS GOT HIM NOTICED, BUT DIDN'T SHOW ONE THING: HE'S DEAF
To hear Nyle DiMarco tell it, his rapid rise in the modeling world has been pretty much accidental. He once did a casual shoot with a photographer friend, but nothing came of it until a few years ago, when an independent film producer persuaded him to try his hand at acting and modeling. Soon enough, he had an agent in Los Angeles and a guest-starring role on ABC’s “Switched at Birth.” Then, last November, he got a message from the casting directors at “America’s Next Top Model.” / The Washington Post
Internet
THIS TUBE GIVES THE HEARING IMPAIRED AN ALTERNATIVE WAY TO EXPERIENCE MUSIC
Feeling the rhythm takes a very literal meaning in Dimitri Hadjichristou's graduate project, Vi, a tabletop device that turns music into a visual and tactile event for hearing-impaired children. When he first presented Vi to a class, Hadjichristou didn't expect the students to enjoy the device. He was surprised not only by the overwhelmingly positive response, but by the different ways kids interacted with it. / Co.Design
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New York, NY
DERRICK COLEMAN: THE DEAF SUPER BOWL CHAMPION WHO BROKE THE SOUND BARRIER
When you meet Derrick Coleman, Jr., the first word that comes to mind is "genuine." The list does not stop there. Throw in "appreciative," "funny," "kind," and "impressive." And all of that is before you even realize Coleman is a rising star in the National Football League, who also happens to be deaf. "On a scale of 0-10, normal people range from about a seven, eight, or nine," Coleman said. "Without my hearing aids, I'm about a one or two." / New York Amsterdam News
Fargo, ND
LOVE OF WATER LEADS SKIPLE TO WORLD DEAF SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP
Fargo North and Northern Lights Marlins swimmer Isaiah Skiple has loved being in the water since he was a baby. He was born with a love for the water. He was also born deaf. Being a deaf swimmer presents some challenges for Isaiah—not the least of which is not being able to hear the starting horn. Next week he will be meeting more swimmers who understand his challenges as he competes in the World Deaf Swimming Championships in San Antonio. / INFORUM
Des Moines, IA
DEAF LITTLE LEAGUER LEADS GRANDVIEW TO THE MIDWEST REGIONAL
On a late night summer night the sounds of cleats scrapping, bats dinging, and gloves popping still ring through Grandview Little League complex. This time of year that usually means one thing. “We’ve worked for this since they’ve been pretty much 6 years old. We always knew we had the team to fight,” says Rusty Channon. Channon and his 13 little leaguers from the East-side won the Iowa State Championship putting them four wins away from a trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania. / WHOTV
Rochester, NY
ROCHESTER HOSTS WORLD-CLASS DEAF ORIENTEERS
More than 70 athletes from across the globe are competing this week in the World Deaf Orienteering Championship in Rochester. Men and women sprinted through the Rochester Institute of Technology campus Thursday morning, pausing briefly at marked checkpoints along the 2K course. Thursday's sprint races kicked off the four-day event, which includes daily competitions at several locations in the Rochester region through Sunday. / Democrat and Chronicle
West Hartford, CT
TEACHER JOINS CONNECTICUT HOCKEY TEAM
Micaela Long, a history teacher in the PACES Program, a behavioral program for deaf students at the American School for the Deaf, recently signed with the National Women’s Hockey League’s Connecticut Whale team. She is extremely excited to be able to continue playing hockey while working full time. Micaela originally played for the CWHL’s Boston Blades while she was in graduate school getting a master’s degree in Deaf Education, and left when a teaching opportunity in Connecticut was available. / West Hartford News
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Columbus, OH
SHIRLEY F. SIMMONS
Shirley Florence Simmons, 81, of Parkersburg, passed away Aug. 5, 2015, at Columbus Colony Elderly Care, Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 26, 1934, at Big Stick, W.Va., a daughter of the late Jake and Rhoda Shamblin Chamberlain. Shirley was a 1955 graduate of the West Virginia School for the Deaf in Romney, W.Va. She retired from the Bureau of Public Debt with 20 years of service. / Parkersburg News and Sentinel
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Translator/Interpreter in Frostburg, MD
This position is responsible for translating calls to and from the deaf, hard of hearing or individuals having difficulty speaking. Calls must be translated accurately and call content must be held in strict confidence. Associate’s Degree in Deaf Education Studies; or three to five years related sign language interpreter experience/training; or equivalent combination of education/experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions. Proficient in understanding and use of American Sign Language (ASL) and ability to translate between ASL and English. Must pass a written certification test. Apply on-line at: www.workforhamilton.com.
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Rochester Institute of Technology
Employment Advisor
Position #1868BR
Full-time
Summary:
Develop and enhance employment opportunities for deaf and hard of hearing students from NTID/RIT for both coop/internships and permanent employment.
Required Experience:
3-5 years in business/industry or educational environment, preferably related to human resources, marketing, or career services.
Skills:
•Strong Presentation skills, persuasive skills in marketing or sales, advising skills, group facilitation/training skills and written communication skills
•American Sign Language communication and knowledge of Deaf culture or willingness to learn.
Minimum Education Level: BS
To apply go to:
http://careers.rit.edu/staff
Deadline: August 31, 2015
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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
• Distance Learning / Outreach Programs
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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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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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Executive Director
DATE: June 1, 2015 until filled
LOCATION: San Leandro, CA
STATUS: Exempt, Full-time
Organization: Deaf, Counseling, Advocacy & Referral Agency (DCARA), is a non-profit, community-based social service agency serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened and Deaf-Blind community. Established in 1962 as one of the first Deaf-run agencies in the country, DCARA provides a comprehensive range of programs and services to the Deaf community living in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area of California.
Vision: Global recognition, pride, respect for ASL, equality, and justice exist for all Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and Deafblind people.
Mission: Promote and advocate for the rights of full access to American Sign Language and English, education, employment, and cultural identity of, by, for, and with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and Deaf-Blind people.
For more information, please visit: http://www.dcara.org
Position
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for DCARA's staff, programs, expansion, and execution of its mission. S/he will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Management:
• Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, fundraising, communications, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.
• Actively engage and energize DCARA’s volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
• Serve as an ex-officio non-voting member of the Board of Directors and participates in Executive Sessions by invitation of the board; seek and build board involvement with strategic direction for ongoing local operations.
• Lead, coach, develop, and retain DCARA's management team.
• Ensure effective systems to track progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.
Budget and Finance:
• Be responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices and work with the Finance Committee and the board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates within budget guidelines.
• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations and regional expansion.
• Design the expansion and complete the strategic business planning process for the program expansion.
• Establish relationships with the funders, and political and community leaders.
• Be an external local and national presence that communicates program results with an emphasis on the successes of the local program as a model for regional and national replication.
Qualifications
The ED will be thoroughly committed to DCARA's mission. The candidate should have proven leadership, coaching, and relationship management experience. Concrete demonstrable experience and other qualifications include:
• A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree in Management, Social Services or a closely related field preferred, with at least 5 years of extensive experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the principles and knowledge of nonprofit management.
• A minimum of three years of experience related to nonprofit (501 c. 3) community based organization with management and supervision of a large staff.
• Past success working with a Board of Directors with the ability to cultivate existing board member relationships.
• Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.
• Strong written skills and fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred and also a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning.
• Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed.
• Experience in the development and administration of social service programs specifically for Deaf and hard of hearing persons. Practical experience with grant procurement, management and fundraising projects preferred.
• Knowledge of the current trends impacting Deaf people as well as sensitivity and ability to work effectively with a diverse population of people.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and possess a current and valid Driver’s License along with a copy of current auto insurance.
Salary is negotiable. Benefits package included.
Interested applicants, please electronically submit a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for this position along with a resume and three references to:
Email: Search@DCARA.ORG
Mail: Executive Director Search Committee
DCARA Headquarters
14895 East 14th Street, Suite 200
San Leandro, CA 94578-2926
(Be sure to mark confidential on the envelope)
Position open until filled
DCARA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
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