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Job Title:  Lion Camp Counselors

Job Description: 

Location:  Brattleoro VT

Contact Person: camp@vcdhh.org (Kris Lemire) Camp director


Job Title: Executive Director at Progress Center for Independent Living

Job Description: 

Location: 

Contact Person: Send Resumes and letters Laura Obara-Grammer at Pcil@grammer.com


Chicago Park District - Department Of Human Resources

Job Title: Activities Instructor for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing (Part-Time) (Former Title: Spec Recreation Act Instructor)
Location: TBA
Contact: Sarah B. Faber, Program Specialist for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing

Duties: Plans and implements a course curriculum (including Camp Sign, a Summer Day Camp for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing Youth) for the instruction of a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity. Provides instruction and supervision for Chicago Park District patrons involved in a specialized athletic, recreation or leisure activity. Demonstrates proper techniques and skills in specialty area. Adapts programs to reflect differing levels of participant skill development. Provides instruction in advanced competitive strategies of specialty area. Provides information on the rules and regulations governing competition in specialty area.

Promotes sportsmanship and encourages creativity in participants. Communicates constructively with participants, parents, volunteers and the community. Enforces and promotes safety guidelines for specialized activity. Resolve conflicts among participants. Issues and maintains an inventory of specialized equipment and supplies. Sets up special apparatus and equipment. Supervises unorganized plan and enforces Chicago Park District rules and regulations.

Performs general administrative duties such as assisting in course registration, collecting fees, answering routine inquiries in person or by phone and routine record keeping. Conducts and attends workshops and in-service training seminars. May work with a special population, including but not limited to senior citizens and populations with physical, sensory and other disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An Associate of Arts degree or completion of two (2) full years of course work at an accredited college or university which included a minimum of twenty (20) credit hours in one (1) or more of the following areas, including Recreation, Leisure Studies, Physical Education or a related discipline and one (1) year of closely related instructional, practical or sanctioned competitive (i.e. IHSA, NCAA or AAU) experience in the specialty area or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Must be fluent in ASL-American Sign Language.

2008 Salary: $15.42 per hour, Approximately 25 hours per week

Any vacancy posted is pending Budget approval. Selection will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application form. Names of qualified applicants will be placed on an employment list. Being on an employment list is not an offer or guarantee of employment with the Chicago Park District. An employment list is merely a statement of eligibility. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process.

Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees.

JOB APPLICATION FORM can be found on www.chicagoparkdistrict.com . Click on “Work @ CPD”. On the RIGHT HAND CORNER, download “Human Resources Application”.

Please mail your application, resume and cover letter to (faxes are not acceptable) to:

Maryann Rowland, HR DEPT - Chicago Park District, 541 N. Fairbank Ct. Chicago, IL 60611

If you have any questions, feel free to email me anytime.

Thank you,

Sarah B Faber

Program Specialist

Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing

Chicago Park District

@Horner Park

2741 W. Montrose Avenue

Chicago, IL 60618

 

773.478.3374 TTY 

773.478.3499 Voice

773.478.0144 Fax

sarah.faber@chicagoparkdistrict.com

Any questions, please feel free to contact me at sarah.faber@chicagoparkdistrict.com


Job Title:  Direct Support Staff
Job Description:  Family Support Staff Needed for a bright, outgoing and active young woman who is deaf/blind and has physical disability. Assistance is needed with employment, daily living skills, communication, recreation, travel and more. Near north suburb of Chicago. You must have a basic knowledge of ASL or Signed English, be at least 21 years of age, have a HS diploma, have a reliable car with a driver’s license and proof of insurance. Competitive pay of $11-13/hour.
Location: 
Contact Person:   Judy Charles
jcharles@littlecity.org or Alicia Mandolini amandolini@littlecity.org


Date: On-going
Position: Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor for Deaf (American Sign Language proficiency required)
Where: 2001 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago — Addiction Recovery of the Deaf (ARD) Program.
Description: Anixter Center, a nationally recognized social service organization, has several career opportunities for a Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor for Deaf in the ARD outpatient program.

 Both full-time and part-time positions are available.  

Contact for Information: Contact Leslie Thomas, TTY: 773-227-8562; Voice, 773-227-8530, or email lthomas@anixter.org


AO (Alternative Opportunities) , the parent company of Lakes Country Resource Center is seeking several support staff for their residential program in St. Louis.

SUPPORT STAFF: Support Staff work in the homes and communities of people needing supports. S/he will serve as a mentor supporting people to learn and
practice skills needed to live in their own home and community.
Work with assigned DHH individuals with their weekly schedule
Teach persons served independent living skills which could include community integration, personal hygiene, health care practices, wellness issues, socialization, recreation, money management, household skills, shopping and other needed skills to be independent
Support persons served in developing meaningful relationships/ connections in the community
Support persons served in making responsible choices
Notify the Team Leader/Coordinator if the person served has a problem or is not meeting their goals
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
High school diploma required and preferred experience working with people with hearing losses and developmental disabilities
Must have and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, Medication Administration, and Peaceful Intervention (AO can provide this training if you don't already have these certifications)
Valid driver's license, an acceptable driving record and current auto insurance is required
Occasional standing, walking, sitting, use of hands, handle, and reach with hands and arms, lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Pass background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect
Three positive references, at least 2 from previous employers
Good communication skills
Respectful attitude toward persons with hearing losses
Ability to work with a team of people toward goals
Ability to write reports and document data
Possess the skills the person he/she is chosen to support needs to learn
Reliable vehicle
Pay dependent upon education and experience.
P/T and F/T jobs available

Deaf persons are encouraged to apply!

Interested candidates please contact

Karin Stout-Foster, MSW, CDS
DHH Coordinator
AO/Lakes Country Resource Center
10820 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 101
St. Louis, MO 63127

314-835-1157 (TTY)
314-835-0226 Ext. 17 (Voice)
314-835-9204 Fax
www.aoinc.org

 


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