Employment for a Deaf person: The National Center for Deaf Health Research (NCDHR) at the University will hire a new Health Project Coordinator this summer.

The Health Project Coordinator will work on several NCDHR research projects, in collaboration with the NCDHR Research Team.

Responsibilities include:

· Recruitment and outreach about NCDHR research programs with the Rochester Deaf community

· Lead healthy lifestyle intervention groups and individual intervention sessions over videophone

· Coordinate recruitment and survey administration for the NCDHR Deaf Health Survey 2, starting Fall 2012

· Coordinate outreach and education efforts to inform the Rochester Deaf community about HEART: Health Engagement and Action for Rochester’s Transformation

Experience and familiarity with Deaf culture and Deaf health is highly preferred. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required. A Master’s degree in health, education, or psychology related fields is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in a related field and at least 2 years of related experience.

If you would like to apply, please send your resume to:

Carlene Mowl

Email: Carlene_mowl@urmc.rochester.edu

Mail:

Carlene Mowl

National Center for Deaf Health Research

University of Rochester Medical Center

Box 708

265 Crittenden Blvd

Rochester, NY 14642

If you have any questions about this position, please call Carlene at 585-286-5042 (videophone) or 585-273-1173 (voice).