[Blindtlk] FW: LightHouse for the Blind is Hiring an Employment Facilitator for our Employment Immersion Program

Sat May 2 01:31:49 UTC 2015

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Subject: [nabs-l] LightHouse for the Blind is Hiring an Employment
Facilitator for our Employment Immersion Program

POSITION: Employment Facilitator

JOB PURPOSE:
The LightHouse Employment Immersion initiative is not a generic program like
those available elsewhere to sighted jobseekers.  Our program puts special
emphasis on connecting blind jobseekers with the actual experiences of blind
employees.  This position will introduce blind jobseekers to blind mentors,
coordinate peer discussion, identify and schedule outside blind-positive
speakers and generally produce an immersive experience rich in
blind-positive stories, workplace examples, and people. The task of
instilling pride, confidence and blind community support is central to this
position.

The second purpose of this position is to ensure that blind and
visually-impaired participants are provided practical, accessible and
required training and support for their job search and application process.
The Employment Facilitator will work closely with the Jobseeker Coordinator
to ensure that timely encouragement and support is given to participants
during formal class sessions and the subsequent job search phase.

The Employment Facilitator will coordinate and teach standard aspects of
career exploration, job search, interviewing, networking and job-carving.
This position will develop and maintain a system to keep every class
participant accountable for specific actions throughout their enrollment in
the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education or equivalent: A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience that
parallels the needs of the department, such as vocational counseling,
teaching or a work history supporting the disability community.

Experience: Five years' experience with blindness or low vision, in either a
service organization or via extensive personal experience with the needs of
blind jobseekers.  A history of public speaking, giving presentations or
workshop facilitation helpful.

Other: Ability to be productive with large e-mail flows; strong proficiency
with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet research tools essential.  Working
knowledge of accessible technology very helpful.  Demonstrated skill in
writing and evaluating lesson plans, and providing constructive criticism.
A history of successful diversity integration in group settings.  Position
requires strong organization, communication flexibility and interpersonal
skills; ability to work collaboratively; capacity to handle multiple
projects and deadlines simultaneously.  Some aptitude in a language other
than English always appreciated.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

JOB FUNCTIONS

The Employment Facilitator provides both classroom and individual
instruction; employment and job search preparation; and supports the
placement activity of blind and visually-impaired students.

IN CLASS

The Employment Facilitator assists students in developing and refining their
résumés, conducting job searches, and teaching blind-specific strategies for
interviewing successfully.

·        Leads workshops, 1:1 training and occasionally participates in
student retreats.

·        Assists students to develop transferable job-search skills, such as
creating résumés, cover letters, networking and discovering unconventional
job leads.

·        Assists students with technical issues during class.

·        Assigns and evaluates student homework and projects.

·        Identifies and introduces blind jobseekers to community mentors,
informational interview sources and working blind people.

PROGRAM PLANNING AND OPERATIONS
The Employment Facilitator will have lead responsibility in developing
curriculum and workshops, documenting and updating the syllabus, devising
employment strategies, networking and attending employment-related community
events.

Develops program curriculum with a concentration on assembling a compelling
library of readings, videos, podcasts and other resources with strong
narratives about blind people in the workplace and how they got there.

Designs innovative class sessions, periodic social jobseeker events, and
after-hours online and in-person activities to ensure that the program is:

·        Intense and immersive.

·        Fun and engaging.

·        Connecting each jobseeker with others that have similar
aspirations.

Designs and updates the curriculum so that each jobseeker is accountable for
40 hours per week of class, active job searching, networking and non-passive
activities.

·        Encourages and supports student job search activities.

·        Assists with strategizing and filling out job applications.

·        When required, escorts students to interviews and other job-related
activities.

·        Visits work sites to assess the need for post-employment support.

·        Analyzes and writes reports for any job modifications needed to
create an accessible and productive work environment.

·        Assists the Employment Development Manager in outreach and
presentation activities as needed.

·        Refers to and collaborates with other departments to assist
students in learning about LightHouse training, social and recreational
opportunities.

·        Establishes and maintains active referral relationships with the
Department of Rehabilitation and other community partners.

·        Assigns and performs training and other services within the
parameters of written Authorizations, and bills within the scope of those
authorizations.

·        Collects data needed to measure and evaluate program outcomes.
Consistently tracks and documents student goals and progress.

·        Maintains appropriate student and Agency confidentiality at all
times.

·        Communicates regularly, professionally and in a timely manner with
all relevant parties.

·        Keeps abreast of new employment and hiring trends by reading local
business news and daily publications.

·        Other Duties:  Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without
notice.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin,
ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political
affiliation, age, or sexual orientation. We have an "employment at will"
policy.

TO APPLY:

Please submit your cover letter and / or résumé as Word attachments (no .PDF
please), to hr at lighthouse-sf.org<mailto:hr at lighthouse-sf.org>; include the
job title in the subject line. We will not consider videos or hyperlinks to
online profiles at this time. Due to time constraints we may not be able to
respond to everyone who expresses interest; thank you.

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