Job Training for the Disabled Pennsylvanian

Works for Me in conjunction with The Pennsylvania Training Partnership for People with Disabilities will present FREE training workshops at six locations around the Commonwealth.

If you are a person with a disability, a family member of a person with a disability or a self-advocate who is

…receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

…using Medical Assistance for your healthcare insurance

…thinking about returning to or maintaining employment

don’t miss this great opportunity!!

On-line Registration:

http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/topics/worksforme.shtml

Full-Time Contract Position in Ridley Park, PA

Chipton Ross is recruiting a certified ASL interpreter for a year-long contract position in Ridley Park, PA. The position is located at an aerospace company and is a full-time (40-hour per week) position paying $40/hour.

Responsibilities: Provide interpretation services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing employees during support staff meetings, team meetings, training etc. Work with outside organizations to secure additional services as needed. On-site hours are 6:30am - 3:00pm.

Credentials: Successful candidate must be nationally certified and have a minimum of 3 years experience as a certified interpreter. Also must have good organizational abilities, communication skills and have some knowledge of basic HR principles, theories and concepts.

Contact Christine Gibbons at Chipton Ross. (425) 226-8484 x259 www.chiptonross.com or www.facebook.com/chiptonrossinc

K-12 Educational Interpreters - Orlando Florida

SignTalk®, a nationwide sign language interpreting referral agency, is currently seeking certified and qualified Sign Language Professionals to provide K-12 classroom interpreting services, 5 days a week in  Florida.

We have immediate openings in Orange County, Florida, beginning next week!   We are offering a $200 sign-on bonus and $100 for referrals!
 
If you are interested or know someone who is, please contact us at 888-744-6692 and ask for Zoe ext. 423 or Maria ext. 415.  Also, email to jobs@signtalk.org!

Therapeutic Staff Support—TSS Professionals - ASL Proficient

ARCH of Lehigh Valley (Elwyn) is seeking TSS Professionals who are interested in working with clients who are deaf or hard of hearing and who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.​ 

*Applicants interested in working with the deaf and/or hard of hearing population must be proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)*

 As a TSS you are responsible for:

- Assisting the child in developing age appropriate and developmentally appropriate behavioral, social, and communication goals

- Working collaboratively with all team members to implement a treatment plan

- Supporting caregivers by providing therapeutic structure and limits for the child by modeling appropriate behavioral interventions

- Maintaining daily logs of behavioral progress and relay information to other staff as necessary

- Attending weekly supervisions

Please note: Cases are available during the day and after school/weekends (must be available at least a few evenings per week to be considered)

You will be provided:

- Ongoing trainings and supervision

- Competitive hourly rate

Qualified candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field or at minimum 60 college credits and three years work experience with children.​ 

.​  Please contact Krista Malone at malonek@elwyn.org for more information.

ASL Interpreter at the University of Vermont

The University of Vermont is actively recruiting a highly skilled ASL interpreter to join its staff. Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years experience as a certified interpreter for the Deaf.  A knowledge/skill base in high-level sciences or background in medical interpreting would be a plus.

This is a 12 month .75 FTE position with full benefits.

Interested applicants should submit appropriate documentation through the link below at their earliest convenience.

http://tinyurl.com/3mww97d

Posting Number: 0040013

Job Readiness Specialist - Allentown

The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Job Center is a program that will prepare individuals age 18 and up for the world of work. This is a 12-month, part-time position, 19 hours weekly and the individual will report to the Community Program Manager of the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf. 

Send cover letter and resume to:

James Mallardi, HR Manager
PSD
100. W. School House Lane
Philadelphia, PA  19144

Living Well Specialist - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities

The Center for Independent Living of Central PA is searching for someone to assist persons in the Deaf and HOH communities achieve independence through use of our core services. Fluency in ASL and extensive knowledge of assistive listening technology required. Bachelors degree in a related field, along with one year of experience is required. Persons with disabilities are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to apply.

Send resumes to Chris Rothermel - HR Manager

HumanResources@cilcp.org or

FAX:  717-731-8150 to attn: Human Resources

Educational Interpreter - Elementary Level

Jersey Shore School District is in urgent need of an Educational Interpreter effective immediately - January 2011.

Contact Krista Peterson at the school.