DHHARC presents Interpreter Law & Regulations Workshop
Thursday, December 4, 2008
from 3pm to 5pm
at DHHARC office, 2881 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste.#12, Las Vegas, NV

Betty Hammond will present about the new interpreter regulations. The information you receive can greatly influence your life, whether you are deaf yourself, or an interpreter, or a community organization who hires interpreters.

Presented ONLY in ASL

Please come and join us!!

Please RSVP by 5pm on Dec. 1st
christine.stoddard@deafnevada.org or 702.363.3323 V/VP/TTY

Please join the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center for our Annual Open House
Holiday Cheer Party
Date: December 5, 2008
Time: Please feel free to stop by between 1-7 pm
At: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center
2881 S. Valley View Blvd., Ste #12
Las Vegas, NV 89102

Appetizers and Refreshments will be provided.

Please RSVP by Monday, December 1, 2008
702.363.3323 V/VP/TTY
christine.stoddard@deafnevada.org

On behalf of DHHARC, we wish you Happy Holidays!

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

ORGANIZATION: Nevada Association of the Deaf (NVAD) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Type of appointment: Full-Time
Location: Position available in Las Vegas
Posting date: November 18, 2008
Closing date: until position is filled.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Individual will conduct advocacy activities that will ensure a higher quality of life for its clients and promote equitable access to Health/Medical, education, social, employment and legal services. Individual will also provide communication assistance/translation services as well as ensure that appropriate information pertaining to individual client’s needs are accurately met. Individual will provide accurate Identification/Assessment of individual Client’s telecommunication needs and will conduct appropriate equipment distribution tailored to the needs of the client. Will provide expertise in the field as needed. Will coordinate training/mentoring activities for general public and the client NVAD-DHHARC serves. Conducts developmental and implement program activities for DHHARC. Participate in Technology/equipment distribution responsibilities of the Center. Willingness to conduct Outreach/education responsibilities as assigned. Willingness to travel is essential as well as work evening and weekend hours when needed. Ability to work independently as well as a team is essential.
SALARY: $36,244 - $37,694 DOE, plus customary benefits.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of Civil Rights Laws
• Maintain effective record keeping practices
• Two years experience working with deaf and hard of hearing populations in a social service sector setting
• Knowledgeable about diversity and needs within the Deaf and HOH populations
• Knowledge of all telecommunication equipments, Relay systems and services
• Familiar with evaluation and assessment methodologies
• Familiar with (or willing to learn) Case-management practices.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s of Arts Degree Preferred, but will accept Associate of Arts Degree with 3 years of experience working with Deaf and HOH populations
• Fluency in ASL
TO APPLY:
All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume and three letters of reference to DHHARC at: 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431.
DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at edina.jambor@deafnevada.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-333-3333 VP

Lake Mead Christian Academy & The Church at Lake Mead present:
The Ruined for Greater Things
Mission Conference
November 19-21 6:00PM-8:00PM
540 E. Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015
FREE

Special Speaker Wed & Thurs: Chad Entinger from Deaf Missions (deafmissions.org)
Keynote (all 3 nights): John Njoroge from Kenya and the Ravi Zacharias International Ministries
Basic Interpretting will be provided.
For more information e-mail rkhachikian@lmca.org

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PART-TIME STAFF INTERPRETER ORGANIZATION: Nevada Association of the Deaf (NVAD) Deaf and Hard of Hearing Advocacy Resource Center (DHHARC) is a statewide advocacy, resource, telecommunications distribution, and direct service center offering advocacy, referral and community education services throughout Nevada. DHHARC has two offices in Reno/Sparks and Las Vegas. GENERAL INFORMATION: Type of appointment: Part-Time Location: Position available in Las Vegas, Nevada Posting date: November 10, 2008 Closing date: November 21, 2008 GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision, provide sign language interpretation services to perform transliterating and/or interpreting for DHHARC staff who are deaf or hard of hearing at staff meetings, meetings with clients, interpret phone calls and other support assignments, including workshops, seminars, and special events (i.e., booth, etc.). Job duties also include travel; night and weekend work may be required. Assist with mentoring activities and training of other staff. Assist with the management and administration of licensing of sign language interpreters and provides information on it. Be familiar, or willing to learn about the process of registering CART providers and interpreters. Other duties as assigned by Regional Office Supervisor SALARY: $ 35 - $ 40 per hour or schedule DOE. WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: •Must be proficient in American Sign Language and other communication modes used by Deaf persons, have demonstrated capability to successfully work with the Deaf Community. Must be registered as an interpreter with the State. •Observe the professional conduct code (RID) •Able to work independently as well as a part of a team •In-depth knowledge of Deaf Community’s needs •Ability to grow with the job’s demands and the Organization •Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: •High School diploma or GED •Graduate of Interpreter Training Program/Entry level Interpreter desired. TO APPLY: All applicants must submit a letter of interest, a resume and three letters of reference to DHHARC at: 999 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV 89431. APPLICANTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 PM ON OR BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE (November 21, 200 DHHARC selects applicants for employment based on job related knowledge, skills and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. For further information contact Executive Director Edina Jambor at edina.jambor@deafnevada.org or 775-355-8994 V/TTY or 775-355-8996 FAX or 775-333-3333 VP