Department of Youth Services
Location
Boston, MA | United States
Job description
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)
Official Title: After Hour Emergency Coordinator - This is a contractor position with no benefits other than earned sick time.
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) seeks a committed, engaging, and collaborative individual to coordinate the After-Hours Emergency Services Program. The After-Hours Emergency Services Coordinator (AHE Coordinator) is primarily responsible for scheduling communication access providers for after-hours emergency on-call shifts monthly, as well as accepting emergency requests from the community and deploying communication access providers to those emergencies, either from the on-call schedule, or if no one is scheduled, from the back-up list of providers who have indicated they are willing to be contacted for emergencies. The AHE Coordinator is also responsible for accepting and working on Press Conference requests, in collaboration with the Referral Team, from the Governor’s and Mayor’s office. The AHE Coordinator is also responsible for collecting, documenting, and analyzing AHE data, and submitting data reports as requested to the Director of Communication Access Services. The AHE Coordinator will also engage in day-to-day referral work as assigned by the Director of Communication Access Services and/or Referral Service Supervisor. Knowledge of Deaf Culture, American Sign Language and Interpreter practices strongly preferred. This is a fully remote position.
Key activities under this contract will be :
About the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearin g
The Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH) is the principal agency in the Commonwealth on behalf of people of all ages who are deaf and hard of hearing. Our Vision is a Commonwealth where universal access is the standard for ensuring that Deaf and hard-of-hearing people fully participate in all areas of life. The Mission of MCDHH is to provide accessible communication, education, and advocacy to consumers and private and public entities so that programs, services, and opportunities throughout Massachusetts are fully accessible to persons who are Deaf and hard of hearing.
Learn more about our impactful work:
Pre-Offer Process :
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit and click on "Information for Job Applicants".
As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Request Form .
For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.
Applicants should upload a cover letter and resume for the After Hour Emergency Coordinator - Contractor requisition.
Qualifications
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title : Interpreters For The Deaf
Primary Location : United States-Massachusetts-Boston-600 Washington Street
Job : Community and Social Services
Agency : Commission for the Deaf and Hard Of Hearing
Schedule : Full-time
Shift : Night
Job Posting : Mar 5, 2024, 9:14:59 AM
Number of Openings : 1
Salary : 40.00 - 45.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Natasha Lugo, [email protected] - 8572830119
Bargaining Unit : Non
Confidential : No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : Yes
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