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Leslie Riggs, WADNet Post Editor ================================================== JOB OPENINGS FOR D/HH/H ================================================== Apr 19: DHH Program Manager Job Posting ******University of Wisconsin: DHH Program Manager Job Posting*******Please read and pass along this NEW position description to everyone who may be interested and qualified.
http://www.mcburney.wisc.edu/facstaffother/jobseekers/dhh.php Thank you! Terri Oehrlein, BS, CT Staff Interpreter University of Wisconsin-Madison McBurney Disability Resource Center Middleton Building 1305 Linden Drive Madison, WI 53706 608-263-2741 (Voice-Front Desk Number) 608-263-6393 (TTY- Front Desk Number) 608-265-2998 FAX http://www.mcburney.wisc.edu/ (Contributed by: Terri Oehrlein, UW-Madison) ================================================== Job Opening: Subcontract Sales - Sprint Relay Part Job available - make your own hours!!!! Want to earn extra money on marketing Sprint Relay Products and Services?I am looking for honest and dedicated people in Wisconsin who have good people skills and are willing to learn new marketing skills. It is open to qualified deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing people who know ASL. I have different products for different customer bases.
This is a subcontracted job. These positions will be posted until filled.If you are interested, please email me your resume and a short letter of interest.
Thank you, Michael Finneran michael.r.finneran@xxxxxxxxxx Michael R. Finneran 34 Jerome Ave. #305 Bloomfield, CT 06002 michael.r.finneran@xxxxxxxxxx 800-659-1952 TTY 860-242-7989 Voice 913-523-1138 Fax (Contributed by: Michael Finneran, WADNet Reader) ================================================== JOB OPENINGS FOR INTERPRETERS ================================================== Apr 15: Educational Interpreter (Overseas)Educational Interpreter Needed in Jakarta Indonesia: August-June 07/08 School Year
On an annual basis, our family seeks to hire a qualified & experienced educational interpreter who would also like the adventure of working overseas. This exciting position would provide educational interpreting for our ten-year-old deaf son who attends an English language-based school. In addition, professional opportunities exist to be involved with deaf community educational projects. This position is for the term August 2007 through June 2008.
Although the salary is not commensurate to that received in the U.S.A., we provide your own private housing, utility stipend, flights, visas’ fees, daily transportation (during working hours), and medical health insurance from the USA, making it possible to enjoy life and travel within Indonesia. Candidates should have a sense of adventure, are confident, and able to work with a high degree of independence, as well as being skilled as an interpreter, having had experience working with deaf children. Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application deadline April 15th, or until suitable candidate found.For more information and application procedures, please inquire by email to both addresses below. Interviews are expected to be held in the USA during late April.
Greg Zolkowski Jakarta International School gregzol@xxxxxxxxxx gzolkowski@xxxxxxxxxxxx (Contributed by: Greg Zolkowski, WADNet Reader) ================================================== Job Opening: Interpreter – American Sign LanguageDean Health System has a part-time opportunity (20 hours weekly) for an American Sign Language Interpreter. This individual must be available between 8am-5pm Monday-Friday as the day(s) out during the week may vary to meet clinic need. This position will travel to all Dean clinic locations with primary travel to Riverview and Northview Clinics (in Janesville), Delavan and Milton Clinics.
Responsibilities include: Sign Language interpretation for Dean patients and employees. Educate staff to better understand deaf culture and/or how to communicate via tty, trs, vrs and email. Adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
Minimum requirements are: high school diploma or equivalent with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Must have NAD level IV or V, RID and/or NIC. 3 years of previous medical interpreting experience preferred and working knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. The ability to use personal computer software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet and database applications. Program development and experience in and/or knowledge of insurance and billing helpful. Good public speaking skills, strong communication skills and knowledge of community resources preferred. Possession of WI Driver license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel.
Interested applicants should apply on our website at www.deancare.com or submit resume/application to: Dean Business Office, Human Resources, 1802 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, WI 53713.
(Contributed by: Kim Bagley, Dean Health System) ================================================== Job Opening: Communication ProviderThe Center for Sight & Hearing in Rockford, IL has a full time position available for a communication provider. Applicant will have a minimum of 5 years experience, adhere to the Interpreter for the Deaf Act, and possess strong expressive/receptive American Sign Language Skills. Other communication modes and computer skills a plus.
Please send resume and cover letter to: c/o CA search Center for Sight & Hearing 8038 MacIntosh Lane Rockford, IL 61107 No calls, EOE Ann Gronlund, RID CI Communication Specialist Center for Sight and Hearing 8038 MacIntosh Lane Rockford, IL 61107 815. 332.6836 v/t www.rockfordcenter.org (Contributed by: Ann Gronlund, Center for Sight and Hearing) ================================================== ================================================== Leslie Riggs WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator Wisconsin Association of the Deaf -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- TO SUBSCRIBE to the WADNet Post, please email to wadnetpost-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'subscribe' in the Subject field. IF YOU ARE CHANGING EMAIL ADDRESSES, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE TWO STEPS:1) UNSUBSCRIBE from the WADNet Post by sending an email from your OLD email address to wadnetpost-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with 'unsubscribe' in the Subject field.
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