Tests and repairs hearing aids, using oscilloscope, electrical test meters, and handtools, following schematic diagram

tests circuits for shorts, open wires, or defective parts, using electrical test meters. Solders loose connections and replaces defective parts, such as resistors, condensers, batteries, and transistors. Repairs or replaces transformer, microphone, and volume control, using handtools. Cleans and lubricates mechanical parts with solvent and oil.

Directs a Children's Aid Society organization with the goal of ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of children and families and providing each child with the support and opportunities needed to become a happy, healthy, and productive adult. Oversees the... [+] More

Directs a Children's Aid Society organization with the goal of ensuring the physical and emotional well-being of children and families and providing each child with the support and opportunities needed to become a happy, healthy, and productive adult. Oversees the day-to-day organization, future planning, direction, and operation of the organization. Plans, develops, and administers comprehensive case plans and programs of the organization. Implements short- and long-range plans, and ensures the development and achievement of the objectives of the organization's annual service plan. Monitors the effectiveness of plans through case management. Confers with administrative personnel to decide scope of programs being offered.

Uses effective assessment, interviewing, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills. Ensures the organization's standard of service is consistent with the requirements of the Child Welfare Act. Identifies needed policies and procedures, and ensures development and preparation of policy proposals to the board for consideration. Ensures the consistent implementation of mandatory and board approved policies and procedures across departments, units, or branches. Ensures compliance with relevant legislation and terms of Collective Agreement. Keeps up-to-date with child welfare developments. Represents the interest of the organization within the community. Ensures the development and maintenance of effective community relations with competent staff. Ensures mandatory services are delivered consistently and within time frames required by law and the policies of the organization. Promotes the development of new services. Acts as a liaison between staff and the board. Keeps the board appropriately informed of issues which affect the agency's services, policies, and/or procedures. Provides consultation to management regarding contentious issues and case situations. Supervises management staff and provides advice, support, evaluation of work in progress, assignments, and feedback as needed. Ensures the operation of the organization within the approved budget and monitors and reports budgetary variances. [-] Less

Directs scholarship, grant-in-aid, and loan programs to provide financial assistance to students in college or university

selects candidates and determines types and amounts of aid. Organizes and oversees student financial counseling activities. Coordinates activities with other departmental staff engaged in issuing... [+] More

Directs scholarship, grant-in-aid, and loan programs to provide financial assistance to students in college or university

selects candidates and determines types and amounts of aid. Organizes and oversees student financial counseling activities. Coordinates activities with other departmental staff engaged in issuing or collecting student payments. May teach. May select financial aid candidates as members of committee and be designated chairperson, scholarship and loan committee. [-] Less

Supervises a staff that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Identifies needs in program planning and assists in program development. Provides speech and language therapy services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited program... [+] More

Supervises a staff that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of speech and language disorders. Identifies needs in program planning and assists in program development. Provides speech and language therapy services. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited program in speech language pathology and three years of Speech/Language Pathologist experience.

Supervises and coordinates staff to ensure provision of quality speech and hearing therapy to patients. Evaluates clinical practice of speech and hearing therapy and reviews clinical records to ensure standards of care and quality of services are provided in accordance with Medicare and JCAHO. Maintains records as required by law, the establishment's policy, and administrative regulations. Attends meetings and conferences and participates in other activities to promote professional growth. Instructs individuals to monitor their own speech and provides ways to practice new skills. May act as consultant to educational, medical, and other professional groups. May conduct research to develop diagnostic and remedial techniques. May serve as consultant to classroom teachers to incorporate speech and language development activities into daily schedule. May teach manual sign language to student incapable of speaking. May instruct staff in use of special equipment designed to serve the disabled. [-] Less

Diagnoses and treats patients with hearing and hearing-related disorders. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and... [+] More

Diagnoses and treats patients with hearing and hearing-related disorders. Determines type and degree of hearing impairment and implements habilitation and rehabilitation services for patient. Administers and interprets variety of tests, such as air and bone conduction and speech reception and discrimination tests, to determine type and degree of hearing impairment, site of damage, and effects on comprehension and speech. Evaluates test results in relation to behavioral, social, educational, and medical information obtained from patients, families, teachers, and other professionals to determine communication problems related to hearing disability.

Plans and implements prevention, habilitation, or rehabilitation services, including hearing aid selection and orientation, counseling, auditory training, lip reading, language habilitation, speech conservation, and other treatment programs developed in consultation with Speech Pathologist and other professionals. May refer patient to physician or surgeon if medical treatment is determined necessary. May conduct research in physiology, pathology, biophysics, or psychophysics of auditory systems, or design and develop clinical and research procedures and apparatus. May act as consultant to educational, medical, legal, and other professional groups. May teach art and science of audiology and direct scientific projects. [-] Less

Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to hearing impaired students, using various methods of communication to receive and convey language. Plans curriculum and develops lessons and other instructional materials according to grade level of students, utilizing visual media, such as... [+] More

Teaches elementary and secondary school subjects to hearing impaired students, using various methods of communication to receive and convey language. Plans curriculum and develops lessons and other instructional materials according to grade level of students, utilizing visual media, such as computer, films, television, and charts. Modifies teaching strategies to meet each student’s individual needs. Confers with committee of parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual educational program.

Educates students in academic subjects. Instructs students in various forms of communication, such as gestures, sign language, finger spelling, and speech cues. Encourages students to participate in verbal communication classroom learning experiences to ensure their comprehension of subject matter, development of social skills, and ability to communicate in situations encountered in daily living. Tests students' hearing aids to ensure hearing aids are functioning. May attend and interpret lectures and instructions for students enrolled in regular classes. May teach parents how to participate in and enhance students' learning experiences. May teach students to use computer. May specialize in teaching lip reading. May be required to hold certification from State. [-] Less

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and... [+] More

Reviews previously adjudicated social welfare tax or eligibility issues, as member of appeals board, utilizing knowledge of regulations, policy, and precedent decisions

researches laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for appeal hearings. Schedules hearing, issues subpoenas, counsels parties, and administers oaths to prepare for formal hearing. Conducts hearing to obtain information and evidence relative to disposition of appeal. Questions witnesses and rules on exceptions, motions, and admissibility of evidence. Analyzes evidence and applicable law, regulations, policy, and precedent decisions to determine appropriate and permissible conclusions. Prepares written decision. May hear disability insurance appeals and be designated disability-insurance-hearing officer. May hear unemployment insurance appeals and be designated unemployment-insurance-hearing officer. [-] Less

Interviews students... [+] More

Interviews students applying for financial aid, such as loans, grants-in-aid, or scholarships, to determine eligibility for assistance in college or university. Confers with individuals and groups to disseminate information and answer questions relating to financial assistance available to students enrolled in college or university.

Questions students to obtain information needed to determine eligibility for aid. Evaluates data on students' applications, such as proposed budget, family income, or transcript of grades, comparing it with eligibility requirements of assistance program. Determines amount of aid, considering such factors as funds available, extent of demand, and needs of students. Authorizes release of funds to students and prepares required records and reports. May assist in selection of candidates for financial awards or aid granted by specific department. May specialize in specific aid program. [-] Less

Renders first aid and subsequent treatment to injured or ill employees at industrial plant, commercial establishment, mine, or construction site. Sterilizes, disinfects, and bandages minor cuts and burns. Gives or applies medications, such as aspirin or antiseptic solution, to relieve... [+] More

Renders first aid and subsequent treatment to injured or ill employees at industrial plant, commercial establishment, mine, or construction site. Sterilizes, disinfects, and bandages minor cuts and burns. Gives or applies medications, such as aspirin or antiseptic solution, to relieve pain or prevent infection until patient can receive professional care, and gives prescribed medicines and treatments for illness.

Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen, in cases of suffocation and asphyxiation. Changes beds, cleans equipment, and maintains infirmary for ward patients. Aids physician during emergency situations. Keeps personal and medical records of employees. [-] Less

Fits and proposes hearing amplification systems to individuals in retail establishment. Tests auditory system of hearing-impaired individuals, using test equipment and applying standardized evaluation procedures; or receives individuals referred by physician for fitting and purchasing of hearing amplification systems.

Reads and... [+] More

Fits and proposes hearing amplification systems to individuals in retail establishment. Tests auditory system of hearing-impaired individuals, using test equipment and applying standardized evaluation procedures; or receives individuals referred by physician for fitting and purchasing of hearing amplification systems.

Reads and evaluates auditory test results and confers with hearing-impaired individuals to demonstrate, select, fit, adapt, and modify hearing amplification systems for individuals. May replace defective parts or make repairs to hearing amplification systems returned by customers. May make impression of client's ear to facilitate shaping of hearing aid. May visit homes of confined individuals to administer auditory system tests. May assist individuals in aural rehabilitation methods. [-] Less