Lots of students (Deaf, deaf, Hearing, HOH)...and parents....and staff (!)... come and ask me, "What kinds of jobs are available with ASL?  What can a graduate DO with a degree in ASL?"  My answer is usually, EVERYTHING - especially if they have the grades and portfolio to demonstrate that they not only completed ASL classes, but also gained ASL fluency,  participated in the Deaf community, and developed quality work habits and independence.  Preparing for any career takes PLANNING and WORK.

Students who have completed their education minor can go into teaching ASl at public schools.  After developing some experience, they can then teach at community colleges.  More and more universities and colleges (KSU included) are now requiring advanced degrees for college-level teaching, so students who have experience teaching at secondary schools usually then pursue graduate education prior to applying to teach at university programs.

ASL majors can also go into law, advocacy, psychology, mental health, social services, and rehabilitiation. They can pursue careers and graduate education in anthropology, justice studies, media, public administration, and various medical fields, as well as special education, educational administration, and public policy.  Theatre, business administration, and linguistics are additional areas in which a background in ASL can be of benefit.  Federal and local government entities, as well as multiple nonprofit organizations, frequently advertise for people who are fluent in ASL and knowledgeable of the culture; Deaf residential schools, Community Services for the Deaf centers, relay services, and interpreting agencies need people with knowledge of Deaf culture and community for positions such as media relations, sales, business management, and technology.

Waiting until you're almost ready to graduate is too late to begin to prepare for your career interviews.  During your time in college, you'll want to refine and focus your career goal.  Taking an appropriate minor, or even a double major, will help make you marketable when it's time to apply for jobs.  Similarly, completing a quality individual investigation project can give you in-depth experience and knowledge of a specific area, and demonstrate your skills, which can also improve your marketability. Turning a short community service project into a long-term relationship with an agency or organization, and improving your networking within the Deaf community can also improve the chances that your eventual job search will be successful.  Recommendation letters can also be of help....but if you're going to want one from the ASL program at KSU, you need to plan ahead of time (see more information about this at http://www.freewebs.com/thorykksu/recommendationletters.htm  ) 

To help provide information on current job openings, as well as information about the types of careers possible, I'll post advertisements here during each semester, then start anew with the next semester. Some of the postings are appropriate for individuals just beginning their careers; other openings are posted to demonstrate goals for which you might want to aim!

People who know ASL can do almost ANYTHING...if they plan well, develop appropriate skills and are willing to work!!! 

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POSITIONS POSTED HERE ARE ERASED AT THE END OF EACH SEMESTER.  POSTINGS DURING WINTER BREAK ARE FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY ONLY; SUMMER POSTINGS ARE MAY THROUGH AUGUST.

June 13-27, 2010
Camp Taloali, in Stayton, Oregon

Sponsored by National Deaf People of Color Council

to apply as a staff member:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication1.pdf
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccstaffapplication2.pdf

to apply as a camp worker:
http://deafdigest.com/uploads/dyccworkopportunities.pdf

For more information, contact: mailto:dycc2010@gmail.com
or http://www.deafpeopleofcolor.org

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From Health Careers:

Manager Medical Interpreters

The Children's Hospital

Denver, Colorado

JOB DETAILS

Why Work at Children´s....
Are you interested in working with a team that has been recognized, both locally and nationally, for providing excellence in pediatric health care?

TITLE: Manager Medical Interpreters	JOB #: 1000053
LOCATION: Denver, Colorado	FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time
CLIENT: Children's Hospital, The	PERMANENT/TEMPORARY: Regular
POSTED: 10/21/2009	EMPLOYMENT/CONTRACT WORK: Employment
REPLY SENT: NO	VISA WAIVER AVAILABLE: Not specified

DESCRIPTION:

If so, The Children´s Hospital is a leading pediatric health-care network dedicated 100 percent to caring for kids. It has been designated one of the nation´s top ten outstanding children´s hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Child Magazine. With more than 600 experienced experts representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children´s is home to many nationally and internationally recognized medical and research programs. Children´s provides complete pediatric care at its main campus and through a network of care that includes eleven Children´s Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics. A career at The Children´s Hospital will challenge your skills, stimulate your emotions and make you proud of your accomplishments.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelors or Masters preferred. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English required. Must pass interpretation and translation competency.

Experience: 5 years of progressive management experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
-Experience in further developing interpreters and translators.
-Excellent service excellence skills working with Limited English Proficient patients and families, along with the deaf or hard of hearing population.
-Encourage creative thinking to identify ways to achieve successful results within the department.
-Strong business acumen in understanding financials and reports, along with analyzing existing data.
-Successful program development implementation using existing data.
-Leadership skills in team development, goal setting, problem identification and solution development.
-Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to present, communicate and interact effectively with staff and management at all levels of the organization.
-Knowledge of compliances issues and working with regulatory agencies
-Strong background in developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives
-Strong command of Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Physical Requirements
Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

Job Overview
Manages the Medical Interpreter Department which delivers services to Limited English Proficient patients and families, plus providing resources to those who are Deaf or Hearing Impaired. Department includes hiring, supervising and managing in house Interpreters and translators. Additionally, maintaining positive relationships with patients, families, staff, volunteers, physicians and outside agencies including all Network of Care sites. Also included is the oversight and further development of the Qualified Bi-Lingual Staff program.

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

Additional Information
Department Name: Medical Interpreter
Job Status: 40 hours per week, Benefit Eligible
Shift: Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm

CONTACT:

Please click below to apply and reference job #29698

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NURSE

State Education Department

Title		Nurse 1 (Manual Communications)
Location		NYS School for the Deaf 401 Turin Street Rome, NY 13440
Grade		14
Additional Salary		$
Classification		Non-Civil Service
Work Hours		8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Work Days		Mon - Fri
Employment Type		Full Time
Duties/ Responsibilities		The New York State Education Department's School for the Deaf is seeking applicants for the position of Nurse 1 (Manual Communications). Duties of this position will include but not be limited to the following: Administering medications to students; Providing first aid to injured students; Admitting ill students to the infirmary & providing nursing care; Discharging recuperated students back to school or the dormitory; Discharging ill students home to parental care; Sending ill students to doctor's office for evaluation & treatment; Administering nebulizer treatments to asthmatic students; Administering and/or disconnecting G-tube feeding on a student; Participating in sign language classes for effective communication; and Conferring with staff and/or parents regarding student needs.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications		Candidates must be licensed and currently registered to practice nursing in New York State or possess a limited permit to practice nursing in New York State. Candidates with limited permits must obtain NYS licensure within one year from the date of appointment. In addition, candidates must be able to communicate in American Sign Language at a proficiency level sufficient to perform the functions of the job. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Fingerprinting through the Department of Criminal Justice Services and a background check with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services are required for employment. This will be a permanent appointment. *Leads to a maximum salary of $50,310
Additional Comments		Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by November 9, 2009 to the address listed below:

"Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity."

     

Contact Information
Contact Name		Cariann Ray, Superintendent
Address		NYS School for the Deaf 401 Turin Street Rome, NY 13440
Fax		(315) 336-8859
E-Mail		nyssd@mail.nysed.gov

The State of New York does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion or disability in the admission to, access to or employment in our programs or activities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. The State of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Sign Language 

 PROMED Personnel Services,  New York, NY

A large government agency is searching for a Medical Secretary who is fluent in Sign Language.  Position is full time and permanent.  Contact Information Recruiting Coordinator, ProMed Personnel Services, 18 East 41st Street14th Floor, New York, NY 10017.  Phone: (212) 719-9600Fax: (212) 719-9388, (212) 719-9384.  

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ASL TEACHER

FULL TIME

GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH GREECE, NY

The Greece Central School District, the eighth largest school district in New York State, is located on the shores of Lake Ontario.

JOB APPLICATION AND MORE INFO AT https://secure.myschooljobs.org/greececsd/index.cfm

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: GTA 09/10-380

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(From CA.GOV)

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MENTAL HEALTH CENTER OF DENVER, COLORADO

Project Coordinator, Colorado Behavioral Health Systems Development for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Position Summary:

Works in conjunction with the implementation team of the Colorado Deaf and Hard of Hearing Mental Health and Substance Abuse Action Plan to design and implement a capacity building project with the vision of enhancing access to behavioral healthcare services for deaf and hard of hearing Coloradans and their families.  Responsible for identifying and coordinating team of technical consultants needed to successfully accomplish all aspects of the project.

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DEAF Inc.

MASSACHUSETTS

JOB OPPORTUNITES

Administrative Department
- Administrative Assistant
- Human Resources & Administrative Coordinator, Part Time

Deafblind Community Access Network Program
- DBCAN Provider

Independent Living Program
- Contracted American Sign Language Instructor – New Bedford and/or Taunton
- Full-Time Independent Living Specialist- Boston Office
- Assistant Director of Independent Living Services
- Hard of Hearing/Late Deafened Independent Living Specialist

Project HOPE (Health Outreach Prevention and Education) Program
- Community Outreach Specialist/Case Manager

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

New Jersey Association of the Deaf-Blind, Inc.  

NJADB is looking for a ful time Accounts Payable Clerk to join our team.  This position is located in Somerset, NJ. The A/P clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate, well-documented support services for the financial department of the agency.  Duties include maintaining accounts payable, cash receipts and all journals and ledgers pertaining to the departmental accounting system, processing accounts payable vouchers, completing expense reports, coordinating bi-annual inventory of NJADB's company stores, periodically auditing checkbooks for each program, editing budget data and updating records,and assisting the Director with budget preparations and justifications.  The A/P clerk is also responsible for maintaining records and accurate documentation throughout the year in preparation for the fiscal year and final audit and for maintaining a neat and organized filing system for accounting documentation and financial reports.

Due to the high volume of resumes received, only qualified applicants will be contacted. 

 NO PHONE CALLS, THIRD PARTIES, OR STAFFING AGENCIES PLEASE.

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ASL Fluent Residential Counselors
Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf
Pittsburgh, PA

Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf residential program has a current need for entry level counselors with ASL / sign language proficiency / fluency.

The residential treatment program is designed to specifically address the needs of severely troubled children deaf / hoh adolescents with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.

Originally, the program was developed in 1996 as part of the movement to care for individuals with challenging behaviors in community integrated settings rather than restrictive group care environments.

The Home Places program is designed to serve children and young adults who cannot be managed in less intensive settings due to the severity and nature of their mental health and mental retardation issues.

POSITION SUMMARY
Working with Deaf – Autistic and MR youth, the Teacher/Counselor is instrumental in assisting the clinical staff with developing, implementing, and monitoring of individual and group treatment plans that result in improved adaptive social/interpersonal functioning and high rates of successful program completing among youngsters in assigned group.

The Teacher/Counselor has various shift opportunities – T/C’s may reside with assigned youth according to a variable patterned schedule (2 1/2 days on 4 1/2 days off) or can work on a daily schedule (5 day / 8 hours per day).

Requirements:
Bachelors degree required, all majors considered, degrees in Psychology, Social Work, or Human Services related fields preferred. Experience working with troubled youth and youth with Autism/DD diagnosis a plus.

Sign Language / ASL fluency IS REQUIRED.

Valid driver’s license, auto insurance. FBI, State Police, and Child Protection clearances.

BENEFITS:
We have an excellent benefits package for our full time employees:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Company paid life insurance, Paid Vacation & Sick time, Up to $1500 per year for continuing  education (School, Seminars, Workshops, etc.), and more

Additional information can be found at http://www.pressleyridge.org

Resumes to:
Bryan Gibbons;
PHR Staffing Coordinator Pressley Ridge
5500 Corporate Drive, Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

412.872.9469 (fax) or bgibbons@pressleyridge.org_____________________________________________

FULL TIME ASL TEACHER

GREECE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, North Greece, NY

The Greece Central School District, the eighth largest school district in New York State, is located on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Student Learning Is The Goal

POSITION:

LOTE - American Sign Language - Anticipated

SALARY/PAY SCALE: GTA Contractual Wage

Requirements:

New York State certification in appropriate area.

MORE INFO/APPLY? - https://secure.myschooljobs.org/greececsd/

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PURPLE COMMUNICATIONS

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Coordinator Disability Support Services
Provides general disability management, advising and support to students with disabilities; assists with TCCD programs and services accessibility and serves as a liaison between faculty, staff and the student with special needs.

TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE, SOUTH CAMPUS, DALLAS, TX

Required: Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience as a service provider to students with disabilities. Must have knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable state and federal disability statutes as well as general awareness of current literature and legal cases in post-secondary education. Knowledge of best practices as defined in the Association of Higher Education on Disability, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counseling, the American Counseling Association and/or the Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. Knowledge of testing and measurements, the ability to interpret diagnostic assessments and documentation of cognitive, psychiatric and medical disorders and their impact on the provision of services to college students with disabilities. Knowledge of functional limitations of disabilities and their effect(s) on understanding academics, and the determination of the appropriate accommodation (s). Must communicate using excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity to diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic populations. Experience collaborating with other community agencies and organizations that provide disability support services.

Salary: Professional - Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Additional Information: Commitment towards continued quality improvement and institutional effectiveness, and a student-oriented philosophy. Contact: Juan Garcia at 817-515-4504 if you require additional information. Please no e-mails, phone inquiries only

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Gallaudet University
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,
DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS, OR DEPARTMENT OF ASL AND DEAF STUDIES
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION

(Position contingent on funding;)

Gallaudet University seeks a full time tenure track faculty member who will be assigned to one of the
above-listed departments, depending on experience and qualifications. In addition to teaching at least one
course per year and developing curriculum for an interdisciplinary PhD in the cognitive neuroscience of
visual language and visual learning, the incumbent's primary responsibility will be to serve as the Science
Director for the Science of Learning Center (SLC) on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2), one of
six national SLCs funded by the National Science Foundation. The purpose of VL2 is to gain a greater
understanding of the biological, cognitive, linguistic, sociocultural and pedagogical conditions that
influence the acquisition of language and knowledge through the visual modality. Gallaudet seeks a senior
faculty member who will bring an established agenda of groundbreaking research to the Gallaudet campus
and the VL2 center in an area that is compatible with the work of VL2. As the Center's Science Director,
the director will work alongside the PI in overseeing the scientific activities of the Center. He/she will
work closely with the Center Initiative Directors and Affiliated Researchers to ensure that the scientific
achievements of the Center are at the highest caliber and consistent with the evolving theoretical
framework of the Center. The incumbent will also play an integral role in the educational activities of the
Center and the University and will participate in University efforts to realize an increased level of research
and knowledge creation, as mandated in the University's recently adopted long-range strategic plan.

Qualificatioins:

1. Ph.D. in Linguistics, Psychology, Education, Cognitive Neuroscience or a related field.
2. Distinguished publication and grant record.
3. Significant experience as a faculty member at a University commensurate with an appointment to the
rank of Associate or Full Professor
4. Experience in center-based research activities, and a commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary,
team-based research.
5. An understanding of and commitment to the existing VL2 Research and Organizational Initiatives as
starting points in what will continue to be a dynamic, evolving research and research-practice integration
agenda.
6. Fluency in ASL and knowledge of Deaf culture. (Tenure at Gallaudet requires the achievement of Level
2.5 on the ASL Proficiency Interview.)

Responsibilities:

1. Teach at least one course per year in an area of expertise.
2. Work with home department, collaborating departments, and VL2 partner institutions to develop a VL2
curriculum, including an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in the cognitive neurocscience of visual language and
visual learning.
3. Conduct a program of research that contributes significantly to the mission of VL2 and the University.
4. Direct the science agenda of VL2, working closely with the VL2 PI, Initiative Directors, and Affiliated
Researchers.
5. Serve on the VL2 Scientific Management Team (SMT), comprised of the PI, the Science Director, the
Administrative Director and the Research and Organizational Initiative leaders. Together, the SMT sets
the overall research agenda of the center and provides leadership to over 30 ongoing, interdisciplinary
research studies. Researchers at 10 different Universities, including two international universities, carry
out these studies and participate in the shared governance structure of the Center.

Rank and salary: Associate or Full Professor. Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Credit
for time in rank and progress toward tenure may be awarded at the time of hire, depending on qualifications. The position is a full time 11-month faculty appointment, with an additional 1 month
granted for the additional responsibilities required to effectively direct the scientific activities of VL2.

Starting Date: January 15, 2010.

Application deadline: We will begin reviewing applications on August 1, 2009. We will continue to
receive and review applications until the position is filled.

To apply: Send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Thomas E. Allen, PI
Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual learning
Gallaudet University
Sorenson Language and Communication Center, #1223
Gallaudet University
800 Florida Avenue, NE
Washington, DC. 20002

VL2 website:http://vl2.gallaudet.edu

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GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

FAIRFAX, VA

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Employment Consultant - Deaf Services

Employment Consultant - Deaf Services (Columbia, MD) REDI (Rehabilitation Employment for Deaf Individuals) has an immediate opening for a full-time Employment Consultant. This position will be responsible for providing vocational services to deaf individuals in Central Maryland and part of Southern Maryland. Qualified candidates should possess marketing skills, high energy, time management skills, and be proficient in American Sign Language. Bachelor’s degree, valid Maryland driver’s license, and use of personal vehicle. Hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm.

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INDEPENDENT LIVING SPECIALIST for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Independent Resources, Inc., a Center for Independent Living, is searching for an IL Specialist for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. This individual must be able to demonstrate American

Sign Language fluently. Demonstrate knowledge of disability issues and disability

culture. Provide own transportation and willing to travel in Kent and Sussex Counties.

Please send resumes to: