Bookkeeper

Position Title: Bookkeeper

Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc. seeks a highly collaborative, organized full time bookkeeper!

This job contributes to the success of Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (NDHHS) by completing tasks such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and other bookkeeping duties. The following is a list of major duties and responsibilities for this position. It is not all-inclusive, other duties and responsibilities may be added as needed and management may modify this job description when appropriate.

When: Weekday Business Hours (M-F, 9a-5p)
Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities:

• Record & classify financial account activity in accounting systems
• Accounts Payable Processing: work with other departments to record all vendor invoices and prepare bill payments, per approval protocol
• Accounts Receivable: prepare customer invoices, receive payments, and follow-up on aging receivables
• Payroll processing, per approval protocol
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and reporting
• Filing and organizing client records
• Assists in creating budgets
• Prepares for annual fiscal year audit

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or certification in Bookkeeping or accounting 3 to 5 years of experience)
• Knowledge of QuickBooks
• Knowledge of contract compliance
• Knowledge of payroll and accounting laws and regulations
• Detail oriented with the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines using excellent time management skills with ease and professionalism
• Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)

Compensation: TBD dependent on qualifications and experience. Full-time employees (37.5 hrs/wk) are eligible for benefits!

Application: Please send your resume with a cover letter detailing your academic qualifications, work and volunteer experience, plus any other relevant documentation via email to HR@ndhhs.org

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Communication Access & Referral Coordinator

Position Title: Communication Access & Referral Coordinator

When: Weekday Business Hours (M-F, 8a-5p)
Type: Full- or part-time

Job Responsibilities:

• Arranges sign language interpreter services (& translation/transliteration services) and CART services from the list of licensed interpreters provided by the NH Department of Education and contracted with NDHHS
• Communicates with interpreters about their availability, skills, and preferences and maintains records of interpreters’ contact information
• Advocates on behalf of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community members in matters related to Communication Access
• Provides information about the Communication Access and Resources upon request
• Maintains consumer service records in the computer database for each Deaf/Hard of Hearing consumer, as well as for each requesting agency/organization
• Maintains contact with consumers and service providers to ensure that services are being delivered in a timely and appropriate manner
• Provides additional office support as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent phone, email, and interpersonal communication skills are required, including expressive/receptive ASL skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task
• Excellent computer skills
• Collaborative and team-player attitude
• General awareness of Deaf/HOH and human services provided in local and regional areas
• Willingness to cross-train throughout organization’s departments

Compensation: TBD dependent on qualifications and experience. Full-time employees (37.5 hrs/wk) are eligible for benefits! 

Application: Please send your resume with a cover letter detailing your academic qualifications, work and volunteer experience, plus any other relevant documentation via email to HR@ndhhs.org

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Community Resource Specialist

Position Title: Community Resource Specialist

When: Weekday Business Hours (M-F, 9a-5p)
Type: Full- or part-time

Job Responsibilities:

• Receive visitors by greeting them in person and answering all modes of incoming office communication (phone, email, TTY, Videophone), and ensuring continuity and timely follow-up care.
• Locate and consult appropriate resources to meet service coordination requests and make proper referrals. Maintain up-to-date information on community resources and services.
• Create and update database and records.
• Networking with communities and stakeholders, as needed.
• Post updates and community events on the NDHHS website, Facebook, other social media platforms, and bulletin board.
• Respond to general correspondence promptly, as assigned, including thank you notes, cards, and follow-up letters.
• Recording staff meeting minutes and making them available in a timely manner.
• Coordinating mail disbursement – outgoing and incoming.
• Maintain and coordinate room reservation schedule.
• Maintain Community and Donor Lists
• Collaborate with the teams on the logistics of workshops, fundraising, and other events and projects.
• Submit reports and prepare proposals and presentations, as needed.
• Track and replace office supplies.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, Michelle McConaghy, as needed.

Qualifications: 

• Excellent phone, email, and interpersonal communication skills are required, including expressive/receptive ASL skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Strong organization skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to navigate multiple software platforms.
• Collaborative and team participant attitude.
• General awareness of Deaf/HOH and human services provided in local and regional areas.
• Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Willingness to cross-train throughout the organization’s departments.

Compensation: TBD dependent on qualifications and experience. Full-time employees (37.5 hrs/wk) are eligible for benefits!

Application: Please send your resume with a cover letter detailing your academic qualifications, work and volunteer experience, plus any other relevant documentation via email to HR@ndhhs.org

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Communication Facilitator

Position Title: Communication Facilitator

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

● Assist in bridging communication between deaf/hard of hearing student(s) and their classroom teachers, peers and other school staff–using a variety of communication methods (e.g. signs, voice, gestures, print).
● Monitor student’s understanding of all auditory information within the educational environment.
● Work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers and other staff members, administrators, and parents.
● Demonstrate professionalism, applying appropriate codes of conduct to the educational setting.
● Provide one-to-one support to students in activity based learning via explanation and demonstration.
● Work with students, peers and teachers on strategies for interactive communication, mobility and life skills independent of communication facilitator.
● Participate in team meetings with the classroom teacher, special service providers and parents, as requested.
● Manage the student’s amplification and communication equipment, if applicable.
● Assist with management of personal care and hygiene needs (e.g. feeding and toileting), if applicable.

Qualifications:
● High school diploma (required), Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
● Fluency in child’s language/communication mode such as: American Sign Language, Cued Speech, Total Communication, etc with flexibility in using skills to support child’s needs.
● Experience working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing with varying communication needs within the public school setting (preferred).
● Ability to adapt information, language and curriculum to individual learning style.
● Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
● Creative, energetic, flexible and patient.
● Punctual and professional.

Compensation: Contractor-hourly rate. Competitive – based on qualifications and experience.

Application: Please provide a letter of interest and resume to HR@ndhhs.org

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Educational Interpreter

Position Title: Educational Interpreter

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Interpret all classes, social and academic activities, formal or informal, in the spirit and
  content that it is presented, in which the assigned student is involved during the day.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with teachers and other staff members,
  administrators, and parents.
• Perform according to State Regulations for Interpreters and comply with the Interpreters
  Code of Ethics, as well as perform within the professional guidelines of the school
  district in which you work.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to prepare for interpreting
  assignments.
• Consult with the classroom teacher and position themselves so that lighting, location, and
  vision is adequate for the student to see the interpreter and the teacher, as well as the
  material presented.
• Direct student questions to teacher(s) to encourage direct interaction between the
  teacher(s) and student.
• Team with other interpreters when necessary for class assignments, assemblies, field trips,
  plays, etc.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Interpreting from an accredited Interpreter Training Program (preferred)
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA) Certification, written and
  performance 3.5 or higher (preferred) OR
• Hold a current national certification from either the national office of the Registry of
  Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) of at least
  level III, PLUS EIPA written OR
• ALT-4: Degree in Interpreting from an accredited Interpreter Training Program, state
  screening, and complete the EIPA written and performance within 3 years

Compensation: Contractor-hourly rate. Competitive – based on qualifications and experience.

Application: Please provide a letter of interest and resume to HR@ndhhs.org