[WADNet Post] Aug 6: Job Openings
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JOB OPENINGS
FOR D/HH/H
-- ASL Instructor at UVA
-- CapTel Customer Service Representative
-- News Release: Job Opportunities
FOR INTERPRETERS
-- TRAINING: C-Print and TypeWell Training Stipends
-- Job Opening: Communication Provider
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JOB OPENINGS FOR D/HH/H
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ASL Instructor at UVA
The American Sign Language Program at the University of Virginia seeks a
full-time visiting lecturer to begin in August of 2007. This is a
one-year position for the 2007-08 academic year. Responsibilities will
include teaching three ASL classes per semester and contributing to
curriculum design, development of teaching materials, and the overall
growth of a rigorous, innovative ASL Program. The lecturer will also
help supervise drill instructors. Salary commensurate with educational
and professional experience. The position comes with an attractive
benefits package.
Requirements:
Advanced or native ASL skills; MA in Teaching ASL as a Foreign Language,
Deaf Studies, Linguistics, or related field;
familiarity with VISTA Signing Naturally curriculum and current Deaf
Studies scholarship;
extensive experience with the Deaf community; and the ability to work
well with others.
Experience teaching ASL at the college level preferred.
To apply, submit letter of interest, curriculum vita, and the names of
two references as soon as possible to:
Christopher Krentz, Director
American Sign Language Program
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400808
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4808
Deaf people, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply. The
University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
More information on the UVA ASL Program can be found at
http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/asl/main.htm
(Contributed by: Richard Eckert, WADNet Reader)
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CapTel Customer Service Representative
Job Summary
Responsible for providing quality customer service to individuals using
or interested in the CapTel products and service.
Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. Job duties may change, as different
needs are determined.
• Provide outreach and training, and attend trade shows on behalf of the
company.
• Provide direct service support to customers verbally and in writing on
a daily basis via email, fax, mail and regular phone by answering
questions that may arise
regarding the CapTel product, captioning service or maintenance.
• Provide assistance and any necessary follow up to customers regarding
technical support questions received and report findings to appropriate
staff.
• Assist with reporting and documentation of trends, issues, problems,
and feedback from customers in the Customer Service Database and other
established
reporting formats. Share findings with the appropriate management personnel.
• Enter and maintain records of customer related data in the Customer
Service Database and other files.
• Provide input on development of consumer materials that aid in
orientation and continued use of CapTel products and service.
• Assist with mailings to CapTel customers.
Requirements:
• Strong oral and written skills to communicate with customers via
email, fax, in person and phone by voice/CapTel and TTY.
• Ability to work with varying individuals objectively with a calm,
relaxed demeanor and make judgment calls and decisions on the spot.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft WORD and email use (required);
Ability to use Excel (preferred).
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple ongoing projects at the same
time in a fast paced work environment.
• Good follow through on daily tasks in a timely manner.
• Strong accuracy to detail/data entry for case management and data entry.
• Efficient use of time with good organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and explain to others set up and use of CapTel
technology once trained on the product.
• Exposure to individuals with hearing loss and the technology they use
(desired). **Candidates with hearing loss who have the ability to use a
(Captioned
Telephone) CapTel phone are encouraged to apply.
Non-essential Job Functions:
• Additional duties as assigned by primary manager.
Job Location & Application Detail: Send resume & cover letter to Pam Holmes:
• CapTel Customer Service, Ultratec,., 450 Madison, WI 53711;
pam.holmes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx; 1-888-269-7477 Voice/CapTel 1-800-482-2424 TTY
www.captionedtelephone.com
(Contributed by: Pam Holmes, CapTel)
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News Release: Job Opportunities
Date: May 14, 2007
For Immediate Release
Contact: Dixie Ziegler, 402-694-3656 v/TTY
Vice President, Hamilton Relay, Inc.
Hamilton Relay’s Growth Renders Employment Opportunities
Aurora, Nebraska– April 24, 2007. Hamilton Relay, a business that
provides a unique nationwide communications service to people who are
Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Speech Disabled, continues to grow. Hamilton
recently acquired four new contracts to operate the relay services in
the States of West Virginia, Arizona, Kansas and Maryland.
Relay is a free service that allows people who are Hearing, Deaf, Hard
of Hearing, Deaf-Blind or Speech Disabled to communicate via the
telephone. Through the use of specialized equipment, relay users
communicate freely with friends, family and businesses who use a
standard telephone.
Incorporated in 1901, Hamilton Telecommunications, parent company of
Hamilton Relay, began providing relay service in 1990. Since that time,
Hamilton Relay has expanded to become one of the largest
telecommunications relay service providers in the United States. With
the addition of these new states, Hamilton will up its total number of
states to which it provides relay service to 15 states, plus the Island
of Saipan, and the Virgin Islands. With 16 years of experience within
the relay industry, Hamilton’s relay division makes up one-half of
Hamilton’s total revenue. To date, Hamilton has been selected as the
relay provider 36 times considering renewals and RFP processes by a
variety of states and organizations across the country. “That in itself
says a great deal for the stability and longevity of our business
operations. Hamilton’s corporate commitment to the relay industry runs
deep,” says Dixie Ziegler, Vice President of Hamilton Relay.
As a result of this rapid growth, Hamilton Relay is currently accepting
applications for outreach and contract management positions in several
States across the country including Maryland, Rhode Island, Wisconsin,
Georgia and Nebraska. Hamilton has expanded the Wisconsin contract
management position to include responsibilities for the marketing and
development of Captioned Telephone service (CapTel®), a service designed
for individuals who have difficulty hearing on the telephone. CapTel is
a captioned telephone service similar to the closed captioning provided
on most television programs.
Hamilton Relay offers the opportunity for full-time, stable employment
with the opportunity for individuals to grow with the company. In
addition, Hamilton Relay offers very rewarding work for individuals.
John Fechter, Hamilton Relay National Outreach Manager, comments, “We
are very excited about Hamilton Relay’s continued advancement and the
resulting opportunities for employment. We encourage all qualified
individuals to apply.”
The telephone number for information about employment opportunities and
interviews with Hamilton Relay is 1-800-821-1831, Hamilton’s corporate
Human Resource Department. Individuals may also send inquiries and/or
resumes to www.hamilton.net/employment.html to the attention of Cindy
Blase. All full-time employees have the opportunity for a benefit
package including paid health and life insurance, long term disability,
401(K), cafeteria, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
“Excellent company benefits is one of the draws for employment with
Hamilton. However, the meaningful nature of the work brings with it
significant job satisfaction. As a result, many of our staff have been
with the company for 10 to 15 years, or more,” adds Ziegler.
“Hamilton’s roots run very deep in the relay industry. Hamilton Relay
provides all of the latest relay services—from TTY to captioned
telephones. From wireless relay to internet relay to video relay.
Hamilton is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on
the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
About Hamilton Relay
Hamilton Relay offers a variety of services including Internet Relay,
Video Relay, Wireless Relay and CapTel. All services are available at
www.hamiltonrelay.com. With the addition of Maryland, Hamilton Relay
will provide traditional relay services to 15 states, the Island of
Saipan and the Virgin Islands.
CapTel is a registered trademark of Ultratec, Inc.
(Contributed by: Beth Slough, Hamilton Relay)
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JOB OPENINGS FOR INTERPRETERS
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TRAINING: C-Print and TypeWell Training Stipends
PEPNet-Midwest is extending a reimbursement opportunity to individuals
in the Midwest Region who successfully complete C-Print or TypeWell
training between 10/1/06 and 9/30/07.
PEPNet-Midwest Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan,
Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South
Dakota, and Wisconsin Training must be completed between 10/1/06 and
9/30/07. Successful completion is determined by C-Print and TypeWell
training programs.
Stipends are awarded after training is complete and paperwork is
received. A total of 10 C-Print training stipends and 10 TypeWell
training stipends are available for reimbursement between 10/1/06 and
9/30/07.
The maximum individual reimbursement is $300.
Up to $300 per individual!
C-Print and TypeWell
Training Stipends
PEPNet-Midwest
Saint Paul College
235 Marshall
St. Paul, MN 55102
www.pepnet.org
For more information, contact Shannon Aylesworth at (414) 229-3340 or
shannon@xxxxxxxxxxx
(Contributed by: Shannon Aylesworth, PEPNet-Midwest)
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Job Opening: Communication Provider
The 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)
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Leslie Riggs
WADNet Post Editor & Listserv Administrator
Wisconsin Association of the Deaf
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