Deaf Job Service
WASHINGTON STATE

Job Opportunities In Washington State

www.seattlechildrens.org/jobs
POSTED: 13 Mar 2008

Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center in Seattle, WA is currently seeking an Early Intervention/Deaf Education Trainer!

We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. If you would like to do some of your best work-your life’s work-Children’s has excellent opportunities waiting for you.

The Early Intervention/Deaf Education Trainer will provide home-based early intervention services for families with deaf/hard of hearing children between 0-3 years old enrolled in the Family Conversations program. Services of this department include communication strategies, sign language, language development, auditory training, parenting/developmental issues and serving as an informational resource and support. This opportunity involves providing appropriate developmental and educational evaluations of deaf/HOH children 0-3 years old. We’re seeking a highly motivated leader to assist with administrative and intake services secondary to providing direct services, and assist in a weekly family support group.

Successful candidates for this position will have a Masters in Early Childhood Education, Audiology, Speech & Language Pathology, Deaf Education or equivalent and two years experience working with young (0-3 years) children with hearing loss and their families. Also desired is fluency in SEE.

At Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate consideration, please apply online at www.seattlechildrens.org/jobs. EOE.

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Position:
HOVRS Representative. This is a contract position only

Date posted:
08/15/07 (Open until filled)

Brief summary of duties:
Hands On Video Relay Services (HOVRS) is seeking candidates to be responsible for educating and training customers within their respective regions. A HOVRS Representative will educate and train customers on how to set up and use HOVRS features, options and various services. Tasks will also include; researching upcoming marketing events, participating in community events such as school or social gatherings. While at such events, the HOVRS Representative will provide attendees with information about HOVRS and our services. They will also be responsible for collecting data and information from these local events to be used within the marketing and outreach departments at HOVRS. Additionally, the HOVRS Representative will assist the marketing team in setting up booths at trade shows, schools and various events. The Representative may also be responsible for assisting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing customers in setting up video products in their home; such as web cams, D-Link, i-Sight, and box top receivers. Training these new customers on how to place a video relay call through HOVRS will also be conducted by the HOVRS Representative.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Technical experience in the area of residential firewalls/routers is beneficial but not required
- PC and Macintosh troubleshooting experience are beneficial but not required.
- Fluent in ASL
- Previous telephone and written communication skills are required
- Excellent interpersonal skills to be used to develop and improve lasting relations with customers
- Strong decision making and problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care focused
- Ability to work as a team player
- Demonstrate willingness to work a flexible schedule in order to meet customer's needs.
- Experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Keynote presentation software preferred.

How to apply:
Please submit your resume or application to:

Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc.
Attn: Norman Chan
595 Menlo Drive
Rocklin, CA 95765
EMAIL: nchan@hovrs.com
FAX: 888-900-9477

Web Page:
www.hovrs.com

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POSTED 9 July 2007

Seattle Children’s Hospital

Celebrating 100 years of service to children and their families, Seattle Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center invites you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged.

Looking for a kid friendly, dedicated, full time Early Intervention/Deaf Ed Trainer II to provide home-based early intervention services for families with deaf/hard of hearing children between 0-3 years old enrolled in the Family Conversations program.

Services include communication strategies, sign language, language development, auditory training, parenting/developmental issues and serving as an informational resource and support. Provide appropriate developmental and educational evaluations of deaf/HOH children 0-3 years old. Assist with administrative and intake services secondary to providing direct services. Assist in weekly family support group.

Requirements: Masters in Early Childhood Education, Audiology, Speech & Language Pathology, Deaf Education or equivalent and two years experience working with young (0-3 years) children with hearing loss and their families. Prefers fluency in SEE.

Salary is DOE. Comprehensive full time benefits included. Seattle Children’s Hospital is an EOE to apply please visit us online www.seattlechildrens.org.

Erica Brooks
Employment Specialist
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Ph. 206.987.7497
Fax. 206.987.2620
www.seattlechildrens.org

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POSTED 05 June 2007

The Washington School for the Deaf

The Washington School for the Deaf is recruiting an Accountant in the Business Office.

JOB #1
The Accountant (Fiscal Analyst 1) is responsible for accounts payable, vendor payments, and student accounts. Other duties include processing travel expense vouchers and reimbursements and maintaining excise tax database. Starting pay $2530/month + benefits. Year-round permanent position.

JOB #2
The Washington School for the Deaf is recruiting a Secretary Senior to work as the Assistant to the Principal in the Academic Department. This position reports directly to the Principal and is responsible for providing high quality administrative services for the academic department, including duties such as communicating with staff, students and parents; preparing professional letters, reports and records; attendance; ordering supplies for department; screening, sorting and distributing incoming mail for the department; scheduling meetings and arranging appointments, and other confidential duties as assigned by the Principal. Starting pay $2153/month + benefits. This is a school-year permanent position.

Contact the Human Resources office by emailing humanresources@wsd.wa.gov or visit the WSD website at www.wsd.wa.gov.

Applications due by Friday, June 8th!

April D. Rounds, SPHR
WSD Human Resources Office
Ph: (360) 696-6525 ext 4326 (V/TTY)
Fax:(360) 418-0418
www.wsd.wa.gov

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POSTED 1 May 2007

Southwest Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (SWCDHH)

Job Title: Executive Director

Employer: Southwest Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (SWCDHH)

Job Description:
Southwest Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (SWCDHH) was established 1991. Its mission is “working to improve the lives and rights of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind people in Southwest Washington”. The Executive Director is responsible for agency operations and ensuring the delivery of both direct and indirect services to Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind individuals in SWCDHH’s service area. These responsibilities include management of personnel and services: implementation of Board policies; communication with the public, Board and community; program development; fundraising; data collection and fulfilling state reporting requirements; and direct client services to provide mentoring, advocacy, community access, and information and referral.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Serve as an administrator for all of the daily operations of SWCDHH.
• Research and prepare grant proposals. Cultivate contacts and relationships with select individuals, foundations, corporations, and government representatives to bring new funds into SWCDHH.
• Assess services needed by the community and implement programs to meet these needs. Conduct on-going evaluation of programs and services in meeting these needs.
• Oversee case management and advocacy services to clients, community members, and their family/friends, as well as counseling, guidance, and mentoring to clients.
• Hire, train, supervise, evaluate, discipline, and terminate staff.
• Determine work procedures, work hours and assignments to meet the objectives of SWCDHH. Review these on a continuous basis, and revise, if necessary.
• Keep the Board of Directors informed on a regular basis and respond to their directives and policies. Facilitate community events by the Board of Directors and Fund Development Plan Committee.
• Direct procedures for the keeping of records and files to meet the reporting requirements of contracts, grants and contributions of SWCDHH.
• With the Financial Committee, develop an annual budget reflecting expected revenues and expenditures for SWCDHH, submit this to the Board of Directors for approval, and monitor adherence to the budget by the agency.
• Perform outreach activities and represent SWCDHH to its various constituencies; Conduct workshops; Maintain a positive and favorable image of SWCDHH.
• Implement the strategic and fund development plans established by the Board of Directors.
• Keep informed and up-to-date. Maintain own professional development in the field of services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. Expect to immerse self with grassroots Deaf and Hard of Hearing people outside of the regular “8:00 to 5:00” work day.

Knowledge and Abilities Desired:
• Thorough familiarity with the American Deaf culture and issues facing Deaf and Deaf-Blind consumers is required.
• Full knowledge of the special needs and issues of those who are Hard of Hearing.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• An understanding of the current issues related to Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing consumers accessing public and social services, in addition to familiarity with laws and regulations pertaining to Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing consumers.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting concepts and practices, knowledge of personnel management practices and knowledge of the social service delivery system.
• Public relations experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field – a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience in providing social services to the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing with supervisory experience.
• Good communication skills including presentations and writing reports.
• Proven ability/skills to do grant writing.
Salary and benefits based upon qualifications and experience.
SWCDHH is an equal opportunity employer; people with disabilities and minorities are encouraged to apply.

TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by regular mail or email.

Deadline: June 1, 2007

Mail:
ATTN: Search Committee – Executive Committee
%SWCDHH
3015 E. Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661

Email: Viers2001@juno.com

For more information, contact David Viers (Board Chairman) at Viers2001@juno.com

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POSTED 16 Mar 2007

The Southeastern Washington Service Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SEWSCDHH)

Job Title: Executive Director

Function: To plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the organization, implementing the organization’s established strategic goals and objectives in keeping with the organization’s mission and philosophy.

Preferred:

1. Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree or Master of Business Administration (MBA);

2 . Three to five years of directly related management experience, including at least two years with a similar institution;

3. Understanding of diverse stakeholder groups;

4. Extensive experience working with volunteers.

Reports to: Board of Directors

Application deadline: Review of applications will continue until position is filled.

To apply, submit an application, letter of intent, curriculum vita, contact information for three references, and unofficial transcripts to:
Marcus Sauer, Vice-President
c/o Yakima Office
SEWSCDHH
505 North 4th Street
Suite Unit 5
Yakima, WA 98901
Email inquiries may be made to: deafdirectorjob@yahoo.com

For additional information of job description, duties and required
employment application please visit our website at www.sewscdhh.org/jobs.html

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Dr. Gary L. Holman
Search Committee for the President
3211 SE 153rd Ave.
Vancouver, WA. 98683
St. Mary's School for the Deaf is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer

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If you know of any other job listing services for the deaf, please send them to me at: cordellv@yahoo.com

We will list them here free of charge.

LINKS TO LOCAL COMPANIES
KNOWN TO HIRE HEARING IMPAIRED

Puget Sound Residential Services
PO Box 2577
Renton, WA
Email: cjhanley@gopsrs.org
Fax: (206) 772 4937
TTY: (206) 267 0024
Provides residential service to deaf/blind individuals
with developmental disabilities. Currently have deaf employees.

Hands On Video Relay Services, Inc.
595 Menlo Drive
Rocklin, CA 95765
EMAIL: nchan@hovrs.com
FAX: 888-900-9477
Web Page:www.hovrs.com

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Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Ph. 206.987.7497
Fax. 206.987.2620
www.seattlechildrens.org

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Southwest Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc. (SWCDHH)
3015 E. Evergreen Blvd.
Vancouver, WA 98661
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The Washington School For The Deaf
www.wsd.wa.gov

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The Southeastern Washington Service Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SEWSCDHH)
They are headquartered in Pasco, Washington, with a satellite office in Yakima, Washington.
Website www.sewscdhh.org/jobs.html

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SEATTLE FILM WORKS
Currently have deaf employees
http://www.filmworks.com/company/employment.htm
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WALMART
Currently have deaf employees
http://www.wal-mart.com/careers/
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COSTCO
Currently have deaf employees
http://www.costco.com/Service/FeaturePageLeftNav.aspx?ProductNo=10045086

Successful Deaf Businesses
Remember the only thing a deaf person can not do is hear

Deaf Information Links in Washington

This is for employers and others who'd like to post information about jobs available for deaf, deaf-blind, and hard of hearing people, as well as others that work with them, such as teachers, interpreters, and captioners.
http://www.deafweb.org/jobform.htm

DeafWA
An e-mail support and information group for parents in the state of Washington who are raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. To subscribe, send a blank e-mail to: deafwa-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Mukilteo School District Deaf Web page

Deaf Web Washington

WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

Washington State Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

Washington State Deaf-Blind Citizens

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEAF

Washington School For The Deaf

Renton Technical College in Renton, WA
www.renton-tc.ctc.edu is a password protected website.
www.wa.gov/careerguide/education/schools/school33.html

Clover Park Technical College in Lakewood, WA
www.cptc.ctc.edu/cptc

Green River Community College in Auburn, WA
Provide either an interpreter or transcriber.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation will pay for job training.
www.greenriver.ctc.edu

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
Has a job placement specialist on staff
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/

Seattle Central Communiity College
Has a program for the Deaf with all support services
The deaf program has a job placement specialist on staff)
http://seattlecentral.org/

Bates Vocational/Technical School
In Tacoma
http://www.bates.ctc.edu/

OTHER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
THAT HELP DEAF

Medved Temporary Services
John Medved
33100 Pacific Hwy S. Suite 11
Federal Way, WA 98
(253) 952-6830 (253)838-2695
(Looking for web page???)

OTHER JOB SEARCH
RESOURCES TO HELP YOU

HUNDREDS OF COMPANY HUMAN RESOURCE'S DEPARTMENTS
AND JOB LISTINGS IN WASHINGTON STATE
http://members.aol.com/gwattier/washjob.htm

WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYMENT SECURITY HOME PAGE
http://www.wa.gov/esd/employment.html

SDC
One of the Northwest's largest and most respected contract and direct placement firms specializing in information systems, software development and testing, networking and technical communications.
http://www.supdes.com/?dl=1

RESUME'S OF DEAF AVAILABLE FOR WORK