Service Coordinator for Deaf Individuals
Requires MA degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; license in
discipline preferred. Two years of clinical experience gained after
degree was granted required. Must possess Intermediate+ or better
skills on the SCPI or equivalent. Must be able to communicate
effectively in English and ASL and must have good English writing
skills. Employee will provide case management, direct services, and
service development to wide regional area. Computer skills are
required.

Send resume to: HR/DEAF, JBS MH/MR Authority, 940 Montclair Road, Suite
200, Birmingham, AL 35213, or apply in person Monday-Thursday, 8:30 to
4:00p.m. www.jbsmha.com <http://www.jbsmha.com/> No Phone Calls. EOE,
Drug Free Work Place



For Additional Information: Contact Steve Hamerdinger
(shamerdinger@...) or 334-353-3701 (tty/voice).



See below for more expansive information regarding this announcement:



TITLE: Regional Coordinator of Deaf Services

DEFINITION:

This is highly responsible work serving people who are deaf and hard of
hearing and who have mental illness, substance abuse issues or mental
retardation.

Employees in this class are responsible for coordinating
mental health services for consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing
with a specified geographical region. Each region will consist of the
service areas of several mental health centers.

Work involves both direct clinical services to people who are deaf or
hard of hearing, technical support and consultation to community
providers serving clients who are deaf or hard of hearing and
considerable contact with the general public. Workers in this class may
supervise employees who are involved in direct care of consumers who are
deaf or hard of hearing.

EXAMPLE OF WORK PERFORMED:

* Conducts initial regional needs assessment and then updates
periodically. This activity includes locating consumers who are deaf or
hard of hearing and who are not currently receiving appropriate
services.

* Serves as a central point of contact for consumers who are deaf
or hard of hearing within a defined geographical service region.

* Maintains a database of all consumers who are deaf or hard of
hearing within the region.

* Identifies existing resources within the region and initiates
capacity building activities. Such activities include, but are not
limited to:


* Grant writing,

* Training and development for staff and provider agencies.

* Develops an information and referral database and assists the
state director in maintaining this information on the internet.

* Public education.

* Provides direct services for high risk, high profile cases.
Such services may include, but are not limited to case management and
psychotherapy.

* Provides technical expertise for all treatment teams of
consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing and who also have mental
illness. May chair treatment teams.

* Administers interpreter funds for the regional which are
allocated from the state fund on a pro rata basis and coordinates the
provision of interpreter services when needed.

* Performs initial triage on crisis calls when needed. Assists
with arranging transportation to the Deaf In-Patient Unit at Greil when
required.

* Works collaboratively with other regional coordinators to secure
services for consumers that are available in other regions.

* Works collaboratively with the clinical staff of the Deaf
In-Patient Unit at Greil hospital to facilitate transition out of the
hospital.

* Meets at least monthly with the Deaf Services Team, which
consists of the State Director of Deaf Services, other regional
coordinators, and such professionals as, in the judgment of the State
Director, need to be part of the team.

* Supervises the provision of community supports for consumers who
are deaf or hard of hearing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Thorough knowledge of the linguistic and cultural needs of
people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

* Thorough knowledge of the rights and needs of people who are
deaf or hard of hearing and who have mental illness, mental retardation
and/or substance abuse problems.

* Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work activities.

* Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people,
including both hearing and deaf consumers/clients, family members, and
professionals.

* Ability to communicate effectively verbally (in English or
American Sign Language) and in writing (English).

* Ability to analyze complex data and interpret complex policies
and standards related to consumers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

* Ability to analyze information and recommend appropriate action.






QUALIFICATIONS:

* Master's degree or higher in a clinical discipline. Appropriate
licensure in discipline is preferred.

* Intermediate+ or better skills on the Signed Communication
Proficiency Inventory.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Must demonstrate knowledge and experience using a personal
computer and related software.

* Must have a valid driver's license to operate a vehicle in the
State of Alabama.






Charlene J. Crump, CI/CT, ASLTA-Q

MHI Coordinator

Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

Office of Deaf Services



334-353-4703 (voice/tty) 334-242-3025 (fax)

RSA Union Building, 100 N. Union Street

Montgomery, AL 36130

ccrump@...






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