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Job Openings March
Job Openings Archives
Andover, Kansas: Educational Interpreter Needed
Wichita Eagle, Sunday 3/09/08
EDUCATION
Full time sign language interpreter needed in Andover School District,
must be willing to work with trainable MR students. To apply, contact
Anita farthing at 316.322.4800 or send resume to Butler County Special
Education, 124 W. Central, El Dorado,KS 67042.
JVS Employment Specialist, DHHS
Program/Department: Rehabilitation Services
Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation Services and/or
Employment Services Manager
Supervises: None
Status: Exempt, full-time – Able to work independently, with minimal
supervision. Able to govern hours worked appropriate to the needs
of the program, program participants, department and agency. May
require adjusting hours to meet the demands of the agency or of
program participants. Hours worked above 40 hours per week will be
compensated with flex-time upon approval of the immediate supervisor
and Department Director.
For more information, please contact Jewish Vocational Service directly.
JOB OPENING: Independent Living
Specialist/Interpreter
We are a highly successful nonprofit that serves persons with
disabilities and we are seeking an individual to fulfill the role of
Independent Living Specialist/Interpreter. Required qualifications
include a Bachelor's degree from a relevant discipline. Satisfactory
background check and valid driver's license required. For immediate
and confidential consideration, send resume and cover letter of
introduction via email to russellg@meril.org Excellent salary and
benefits. Minorities and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.
Position open until filled. EOE
I have attached a job description. Minimum salary of 25K. Full Time.
Please visit our website at www.meril.org for more information about us.
Job Description: See second page
Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living
Job Description
Job Title: Independent Living Specialist/Interpreter
Department: Independent Living Services
Reports To: ILS Director
FLSA Status: Salaried - Professional - Exempt
Job Summary Educate individuals and families in the community about
Independent Living Philosophy. Responsible for service coordination
assisting individuals to obtain independent living skills.
Job Description includes the following essential functions. Other duties
may be assigned.
Educates the MERIL service area about the various independent living
programs and the importance of utilizing these programs.
Distributes IL philosophy materials in the MERIL service area.
Participates in community activities which heighten the awareness of
disability rights and sensitivity issues.
Provides Outreach to the MERIL service area.
Assists consumers in developing IL plans. Makes referrals when
indicated.
Provides support to consumers to meet IL goals.
Assists consumers in identifying additional MERIL service area
resources.
Documents consumer progress toward goals and all contacts with
consumer.
Sees that consumers receive statements of consumer eligibility and are
informed of their responsibilities and rights as consumers.
Documents that all Consumer Service Records are complete in hard
copy and in database.
Will maintain complete confidentiality of persons, conversations,
materials, and data which they come in contact with.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory
responsibilities.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree (B. A. /B. S.) from four-year college or
university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of level 3 interpreter certification.
Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Medicaid service and
independent living services a plus but not mandatory. Prefer personal
experience with a disability.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Maintain CEU’s for required Missouri license.
Other Qualifications
Experience in the provision of Independent Living Services or
willingness to learn.
Personal qualities of initiative, adaptability, creativity, patience, and self-
direction.
Working knowledge of disability issues, concerns and methods of
service delivery.
Prefer personal experience with a disability with reasonable
accommodations provided for employee
Wichita Eagle, Sunday 3/09/08
EDUCATION
Full time sign language interpreter needed in Andover School District,
must be willing to work with trainable MR students. To apply, contact
Anita farthing at 316.322.4800 or send resume to Butler County Special
Education, 124 W. Central, El Dorado,KS 67042.
JVS Employment Specialist, DHHS
Program/Department: Rehabilitation Services
Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation Services and/or
Employment Services Manager
Supervises: None
Status: Exempt, full-time – Able to work independently, with minimal
supervision. Able to govern hours worked appropriate to the needs
of the program, program participants, department and agency. May
require adjusting hours to meet the demands of the agency or of
program participants. Hours worked above 40 hours per week will be
compensated with flex-time upon approval of the immediate supervisor
and Department Director.
For more information, please contact Jewish Vocational Service directly.
JOB OPENING: Independent Living
Specialist/Interpreter
We are a highly successful nonprofit that serves persons with
disabilities and we are seeking an individual to fulfill the role of
Independent Living Specialist/Interpreter. Required qualifications
include a Bachelor's degree from a relevant discipline. Satisfactory
background check and valid driver's license required. For immediate
and confidential consideration, send resume and cover letter of
introduction via email to russellg@meril.org Excellent salary and
benefits. Minorities and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply.
Position open until filled. EOE
I have attached a job description. Minimum salary of 25K. Full Time.
Please visit our website at www.meril.org for more information about us.
Job Description: See second page
Midland Empire Resources for Independent Living
Job Description
Job Title: Independent Living Specialist/Interpreter
Department: Independent Living Services
Reports To: ILS Director
FLSA Status: Salaried - Professional - Exempt
Job Summary Educate individuals and families in the community about
Independent Living Philosophy. Responsible for service coordination
assisting individuals to obtain independent living skills.
Job Description includes the following essential functions. Other duties
may be assigned.
Educates the MERIL service area about the various independent living
programs and the importance of utilizing these programs.
Distributes IL philosophy materials in the MERIL service area.
Participates in community activities which heighten the awareness of
disability rights and sensitivity issues.
Provides Outreach to the MERIL service area.
Assists consumers in developing IL plans. Makes referrals when
indicated.
Provides support to consumers to meet IL goals.
Assists consumers in identifying additional MERIL service area
resources.
Documents consumer progress toward goals and all contacts with
consumer.
Sees that consumers receive statements of consumer eligibility and are
informed of their responsibilities and rights as consumers.
Documents that all Consumer Service Records are complete in hard
copy and in database.
Will maintain complete confidentiality of persons, conversations,
materials, and data which they come in contact with.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory
responsibilities.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree (B. A. /B. S.) from four-year college or
university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of level 3 interpreter certification.
Other Skills and Abilities Knowledge of Medicaid service and
independent living services a plus but not mandatory. Prefer personal
experience with a disability.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Maintain CEU’s for required Missouri license.
Other Qualifications
Experience in the provision of Independent Living Services or
willingness to learn.
Personal qualities of initiative, adaptability, creativity, patience, and self-
direction.
Working knowledge of disability issues, concerns and methods of
service delivery.
Prefer personal experience with a disability with reasonable
accommodations provided for employee
