{"id":31628,"date":"2015-08-20T11:50:37","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T16:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=31628"},"modified":"2015-08-20T11:50:37","modified_gmt":"2015-08-20T16:50:37","slug":"job-opportunity-drs-assistant-specialist-houston-austin-san-antonio-beaumont-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2015\/08\/20\/job-opportunity-drs-assistant-specialist-houston-austin-san-antonio-beaumont-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity: DRS Assistant & Specialist – Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Beaumont, More!"},"content":{"rendered":"

**JOB OPPORTUNITY – DRS ASSISTANT\/HOUSTON<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAAG Job Opportunity: Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant
\nPart Time Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant (20-25 hours weekly)
\nCommunication Axess Ability Group (CAAG) invites resumes for the position of Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant in the following locations:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Austin, Texas
\n\u2022 San Antonio, Texas
\n\u2022 Midland, Texas
\n\u2022 Edinburg, Texas<\/p>\n

The purpose of the Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant is to facilitate access to services of federal, state and local governments, and organizations and private entities for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program works with state and local governments, organizations and private entities to make their services accessible and readily available to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by removing attitudinal and communication access barriers. The program assists consumers by sharing information about services available and by providing training, information and referral as necessary and ensures that they get needed services.<\/p>\n

The Deafness RS program works with persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and late-deafened in the areas of advocacy, self-empowerment and sensitivity training, as well as empowering consumers regarding Federal and State mandates on equal access to services, including education and employment.
\nQualified Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant shall have as a minimum:<\/p>\n

\u2022 ability to communicate effectively in a conversational mode utilizing various forms of manual communication including ASL and PSE;
\n\u2022 have knowledge of and ability to address the unique communication needs and issues of persons who are hard of hearing, late-deafened or deaf;
\n\u2022 have a knowledge base of state, local and federal services available, including eligibility requirements for each;
\n\u2022 have knowledge or experience in interviewing techniques to determine service or independent living needs of individuals;
\n\u2022 have an AAS degree or better in a human services area or related field and one year of experience in the field of deafness or hearing loss, or a high school diploma\/GED and 4 years of proven experience in the field of deafness or hearing loss;<\/p>\n

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n

Expected Start Date: Open<\/p>\n

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2015. Please email resume to dave.hancock@caag4.com<\/p>\n

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**JOB OPPORTUNITY – DRS ASSISTANT\/AUSTIN\/SAN ANTONIO\/MIDLAND\/EDINBURG**<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAAG Job Opportunity: Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant<\/p>\n

Part Time Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant (20-25 hours weekly)<\/p>\n

Communication Axess Ability Group (CAAG) invites resumes for the position of Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant in the following locations:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Austin, Texas
\n\u2022 San Antonio, Texas
\n\u2022 Midland, Texas
\n\u2022 Edinburg, Texas<\/p>\n

The purpose of the Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant is to facilitate access to services of federal, state and local governments, and organizations and private entities for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program works with state and local governments, organizations and private entities to make their services accessible and readily available to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by removing attitudinal and communication access barriers. The program assists consumers by sharing information about services available and by providing training, information and referral as necessary and ensures that they get needed services.<\/p>\n

The Deafness RS program works with persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and late-deafened in the areas of advocacy, self-empowerment and sensitivity training, as well as empowering consumers regarding Federal and State mandates on equal access to services, including education and employment.<\/p>\n

Qualified Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant shall have as a minimum:<\/p>\n

\u2022 ability to communicate effectively in a conversational mode utilizing various forms of manual communication including ASL and PSE;
\n\u2022 have knowledge of and ability to address the unique communication needs and issues of persons who are hard of hearing, late-deafened or deaf;
\n\u2022 have a knowledge base of state, local and federal services available, including eligibility requirements for each;
\n\u2022 have knowledge or experience in interviewing techniques to determine service or independent living needs of individuals;
\n\u2022 have an AAS degree or better in a human services area or related field and one year of experience in the field of deafness or hearing loss, or a high school diploma\/GED and 4 years of proven experience in the field of deafness or hearing loss;<\/p>\n

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n

Expected Start Date: Open<\/p>\n

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2015. Please email resume to dave.hancock@caag4.com<\/p>\n

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**JOB OPPORTUNITY – DEAFNESS RESOURCE SPECIALIST\/BEAUMONT**<\/strong><\/p>\n

CAAG Job Opportunity: Deafness Resource Specialist<\/p>\n

Part Time Deafness Resource Specialist (20-25 hours weekly)<\/p>\n

Communication Axess Ability Group (CAAG) invites resumes for the position of Deafness Resource
\nSpecialist in the following locations:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beaumont, Texas<\/p>\n

The purpose of the Deafness Resource Specialist is to facilitate access to services of federal, state and local governments, and organizations and private entities for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The program works with state and local governments, organizations and private entities to make their services accessible and readily available to persons who are deaf or hard of hearing by removing attitudinal and communication access barriers. The program assists consumers by sharing information about services available and by providing training, information and referral as necessary and ensures that they get needed services.<\/p>\n

The Deafness RS program works with persons who are deaf, hard of hearing and late-deafened in the areas of advocacy, self-empowerment and sensitivity training, as well as empowering consumers regarding Federal and State mandates on equal access to services, including education and employment.<\/p>\n

Qualified Deafness Resource Specialist shall have as a minimum:<\/p>\n

\u2022 ability to communicate effectively in a conversational mode utilizing various forms of manual communication including ASL and PSE;
\n\u2022 have knowledge of and ability to address the unique communication needs and issues of persons who are hard of hearing, late-deafened or deaf;
\n\u2022 have knowledge about basic audiological concepts and how loss of hearing affects access to language and basic information as related to age of onset, severity, and type of loss;
\n\u2022 have a knowledge base of state, local and federal services available, including eligibility requirements for each;
\n\u2022 have a knowledge base of the ADA, ADA Amendment Act, Fair Housing Act and Sections 501 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; * have knowledge or experience in interviewing techniques to determine service or independent living needs of individuals;
\n\u2022 have an AAS degree or better in a human services area or related field and one year of experience in the field of deafness or hearing loss, or a high school diploma\/GED and 4 years of proven experience in the field of deafness or hearing loss;
\n\u2022 have public speaking ability and experience<\/p>\n

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n

Expected Start Date: Open<\/p>\n

Resumes will be accepted until Friday, September 4, 2015. Please email resume to dave.hancock@caag4.com<\/p>\n

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**JOB OPPORTUNITY – DRS ASSISTANT\/HOUSTON CAAG Job Opportunity: Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant Part Time Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant (20-25 hours weekly) Communication Axess Ability Group (CAAG) invites resumes for the position of Deafness Resource Specialist Assistant in the following locations:…<\/p>\n

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