NOW HIRING! DEAF CARE WORKER (Office of Deaf Services) SALARY RANGE: ($21,722.40 - $30,724.80) JOB LOCATION: Department of Mental Health (Tuscaloosa Bryce Hospital) QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a standard high school or GED equivalent. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be 18 years of age. Possession of a valid Alabama Driver’s License. Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) at “native” or near “native fluency” level of signing skills as measured by a recognized screening process, such as SLPI/SCPI at the “Advanced” level or higher. KIND OF WORK: Works primarily in a specialized psychiatric unit providing care, habilitation, and rehabilitation of deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) patients with co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency in a state mental health hospital. Performs basic nursing care and assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living. Observes patients closely and documents patients’ physical and mental condition. Maintains the security of patients. Accompanies patients off unit to hospital activities, functions, and off hospital grounds to medical appointments and field trips. Communicates with D/HH patients in sign language. Performs assigned work under supervision of professional nurses and LPNs with instructions from physicians. Performs related work as required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of American Sign Language. Familiarity with cultural and behavioral norms of deaf people. Ability to communicate effectively in ASL, with an Interpreter, and in writing. Ability to read and comprehend documents such as policies and procedures either in written English or a version translated into American Sign Language. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Please request complete announcement mh.alabama.gov/ADHR/ExemptJobs/Search.aspx Questions can be directed to Steve Hamerdinger, Director of Deaf Services. [email protected] or VP (334)239-3558
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 17:24:29 +0000
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