JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Duties
Flexible hours position within a group home for mentally ill in the evenings and weekends; serves as a member of a team in provision of training and activities in the socialization and life skill education units; assist with various tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
High school degree required; College degree preferred but related college courses without a degree will be accepted. Preferred at least one year experience working with deaf mentally ill persons and/or developmental disabled deaf persons; knowledge of psychosocial aspects of deafness; ability to adjust communicate style to meet skill levels of students; fluency in American Sign Language.

COMPENSATION
$8.00 per hour (awake)

HOURS
Flexible hours

Send or fax resume to:
Lucille Dorsey
Acting Residential Coordinator
3521 12th Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
Fax: 202-832-8454
Email: lynchryanl@deaf-reach.org

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DESCRIPTION
Challenging, part-time staff interpreter position available with progressive, non-profit organization serving the local Deaf community. Interpreting situations include community-based psychiatric and medical appointments, staff meetings, job interviews, case consultations, phone calls, board committee meetings, etc. Position provides extensive exposure to various forms of sign—ASL, Contact Language, Manual English, MLS—in a supportive atmosphere conducive to developing skills. In addition, this position includes assisting in some support services (i.e., editing, special projects).

QUALIFICATIONS
National interpreter certification preferred but not required; minimum AA degree or equivalent experience; fluency in American Sign Language, conceptually accurate signed English, and spoken English; knowledge of Deaf issues including cultural, linguistic, psychological, and vocational aspects; knowledge of NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct; willingness to assist staff with a variety of assignments.

COMPENSATION
Competitive salary. Benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; retirement plan.


To apply, email resume to lynchryanl@Deaf-REACH.org, fax or send cover letter and resume, attention: Laureen Lynch-Ryan, to (202) 832-8454 or to:
Laureen Lynch-Ryan
Director of Program Services
3521 12th Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
Fax: 202-832-8454
Email: lynchryanl@deaf-reach.org

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ROLE
Use knowledge of double entry bookkeeping and basic accounting to maintain the overall books of the organization under the supervision of the Director of Administrative Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

ACCOUNTABILITY
To the Director of Administrative Services

COMPENSATION
$16,000 - $20,000 part time

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Job knowledge, training and experience
Job knowledge, training and experience
Willingness to accept responsibility
Planning and organization of work
Contacts with others-inside
Contacts with others-outside
Cost consciousness and control Leadership qualities
Initiative and resourcefulness
Soundness of judgment
Dependability
Originality and creativeness
Personal appearance, communication, etc.

Laureen Lynch-Ryan
Director of Program Services

3521 12th St. N.E.
Washington, DC 20017
Fax: 202-832-8454
Email: lynchryanl@deaf-reach.org

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