Pressley Ridge based in Pittsburgh has a number of open jobs in their residential facility. if you are interested contact me and I can give you the contact information of one of our program supervisors. :P
Program Description
http://www.pressleyridge.org/pdf/08_PRSD.pdf
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Pressley Ridge - Career Opportunities
Title: Sign Language Interpreter (2 openings)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Part Time
The sign language interpreters for the Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf will be responsible for interpreting in various settings within Pressley Ridge programs including, but not limited to classrooms, client-centered team meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, home visits, and many other informal situations. The Sign Language Interpreter must adhere to the National Association of the Deaf and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct including but not limited to the following:
• Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
• Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
• Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
• Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
• Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
• Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
• Interpreters engage in professional development. (NAD-RID Code of Conduct)
Requirements: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification or National Association of the Deaf Certification. Degree from an interpreter training program or interpreter education program preferred or at least three years experience interpreting in a variety of settings. Good command of the English language including education and mental health terms. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Title: Residential Teacher/Counselor – PRSD
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full Time
The T/C is responsible for providing primary care for the youth in the Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Residential program. The T/C is involved in all phases of the development of the child and acts as a mentor, teacher, and role model. The T/C also provides therapeutic counseling and direction in a one-on-one and group basis and provides appropriate socialization and therapeutic activities toward the development and social and interpersonal functioning of the child. Applicant must be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success. Experience with troubled youth preferred.
Requirements: BA/BS degree is required. Sign language (ASL) Fluency required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Title: Night Watch – PRSD
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full Time
Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Education and Residential program is hiring for the position of Night Watch. The Night Watch is responsible for providing overnight supervision (during sleeping hours) and care for the youth in the program. Night Watch must remain awake to provide back-up during the night shift and is responsible for the well being of the children in the residential home. Night Watch will provide overnight supervision and act as a support to counselor staff. Applicant must be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success.
Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree is required. Sign language (ASL) Fluency required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Title: Residential Teacher/Counselor Aides– PRSD
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full Time
The T/C Aide is responsible for assisting the T/C’s in providing care for the youth in the Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Residential program. The T/C Aide is involved in various phases of the development of the child. The T/C Aide assists in the therapeutic counseling and direction in a one-on-one and group basis and provides appropriate socialization and therapeutic activities toward the development and social and interpersonal functioning of the child. The T/C Aide should be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success. Experience with troubled youth preferred.
Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree is preferred. Sign language (ASL) Fluency required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Program Description
http://www.pressleyridge.org/pdf/08_PRSD.pdf
Careers Main Page
Pressley Ridge - Career Opportunities
Title: Sign Language Interpreter (2 openings)
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Part Time
The sign language interpreters for the Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf will be responsible for interpreting in various settings within Pressley Ridge programs including, but not limited to classrooms, client-centered team meetings, staff meetings, staff trainings, home visits, and many other informal situations. The Sign Language Interpreter must adhere to the National Association of the Deaf and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct including but not limited to the following:
• Interpreters adhere to standards of confidential communication.
• Interpreters possess the professional skills and knowledge required for the specific interpreting situation.
• Interpreters conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the specific interpreting situation.
• Interpreters demonstrate respect for consumers.
• Interpreters demonstrate respect for colleagues, interns, and students of the profession.
• Interpreters maintain ethical business practices.
• Interpreters engage in professional development. (NAD-RID Code of Conduct)
Requirements: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification or National Association of the Deaf Certification. Degree from an interpreter training program or interpreter education program preferred or at least three years experience interpreting in a variety of settings. Good command of the English language including education and mental health terms. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Title: Residential Teacher/Counselor – PRSD
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full Time
The T/C is responsible for providing primary care for the youth in the Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Residential program. The T/C is involved in all phases of the development of the child and acts as a mentor, teacher, and role model. The T/C also provides therapeutic counseling and direction in a one-on-one and group basis and provides appropriate socialization and therapeutic activities toward the development and social and interpersonal functioning of the child. Applicant must be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success. Experience with troubled youth preferred.
Requirements: BA/BS degree is required. Sign language (ASL) Fluency required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Title: Night Watch – PRSD
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full Time
Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Education and Residential program is hiring for the position of Night Watch. The Night Watch is responsible for providing overnight supervision (during sleeping hours) and care for the youth in the program. Night Watch must remain awake to provide back-up during the night shift and is responsible for the well being of the children in the residential home. Night Watch will provide overnight supervision and act as a support to counselor staff. Applicant must be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success.
Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree is required. Sign language (ASL) Fluency required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.
Title: Residential Teacher/Counselor Aides– PRSD
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Status: Full Time
The T/C Aide is responsible for assisting the T/C’s in providing care for the youth in the Pressley Ridge Services for the Deaf Residential program. The T/C Aide is involved in various phases of the development of the child. The T/C Aide assists in the therapeutic counseling and direction in a one-on-one and group basis and provides appropriate socialization and therapeutic activities toward the development and social and interpersonal functioning of the child. The T/C Aide should be a strong advocate of children and teenagers in the community, school, and placement to ensure success. Experience with troubled youth preferred.
Requirements: HS Diploma or equivalent, Associates degree is preferred. Sign language (ASL) Fluency required. Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and appropriate FBI and State background clearances.