[humanser] Challenges with VR services

Wed Dec 16 20:43:54 UTC 2015

I read through this thread and would like to try and respond. First I apologize in advance for any misunderstandings on my part is there was a lot of information contained in the thread. Eli
You mentioned you have a background in early childhood education I am happy to put you in touch with my rehabilitation counselor. She is visually impaired. At one time she did run in early childhood program. As for seizures it's not like you're operating heavy lifting equipment. You might contact the epilepsy foundation and talk to, I'm not sure who, some folks at this organization.

I think I understand what it's like to take an entry-level position when you have so much education volunteer experience and experience shadowing others, however, I am in agreement with the person who suggested that you take the position. I've always heard once you have a job it seems easier to get other jobs meanwhile I find myself realizing that if I were to take an entry-level position versus no job at all I know that my self-confidence would increase so my recommendations are for you as well as for myself LOL

Lisa Irving

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> On Dec 16, 2015, at 11:41 AM, Carly Mihalakis via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Good morning, >> >> Marisol,
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> You could regard the opportunity of taking the entry level job as a social worker as a chance to get your foot in the door, expose potential employers to your blindness and all that? Not to mention your cutting your teeth on a practical, real-life of social work?
> Just try not to allow this oppoortunity to esslide through your fingers as there is always something to learn, a reason to take on the job.
> If I am unseeing of some something, I'm sure you will clarify?
> Car -level 53 PM 10/6/2015, you wrote:
>> Ericka, Wow! You are very well-rounded. I would think that should make you highly employable. You might consider playing around with monster.com, indeed.com (I think's right), and other job posting sites just to get a feel for careers. Consider writing your ideal job position. Consider taking job interest inventories. If you are involved in a religious organization you may wish to consider taking a gifts of the spirit inventory or class. Ask your closest friends about your strengths and growth areas. Lisa -----Original Message----- From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via humanser Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 1:22 PM To: Human Services Division Mailing List Cc: Ericka Subject: Re: [humanser] Challenges with VR services Let me think on this. Can you come up with some other paths for me as well? I have early childhood/learning disabilities education but never really was able to teach in that capacity. I have a gerontology certificate and a BA in social work. Unlike you, most of my things I have done where volunteer unless they were part time or work-study/shadowing type. I'm certain that my seizures are not helping me in the hiring process any either. I've never disclosed until after the fact because most of the time my seizures are so under control it's not an issue. Ericka Short "Friends are like flowers in the garden of life" Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 6, 2015, at 3:06 PM, Lisa Irving via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > Ericka, > > In the state of California Activity Directors are only required to complete 32 hours of training. My first two jobs were as an Activity Director; my degree was in recreation with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation. At the time I was nationally certified. > > I see what you're saying about an undergraduate social work position. What career suggestions can you share with me? > > Thank you. > > Lisa Irving > > -----Original Message----- > From: humanser [mailto:humanser-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ericka via humanser > Sent: Tuesday, October 06, 2015 12:51 PM > To: Human Services Division Mailing List > Cc: Ericka > Subject: Re: [humanser] Challenges with VR services > > Unless someone else can come up with something, I don't think there is an entry-level social work job in the field you were looking at. The only social work related job entry-level that I have been able to obtain with a bachelors in social work was an activity assistant part time at a nearby nursing home. I have a non-certification teaching degree in special ad as well. You'd think I would be employable to somebody. Here are a big portion of the problem is transportation and the second is a saturated environment > > Ericka Short > "Friends are like flowers in the garden of life" > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 1, 2015, at 7:54 PM, Marisol Carmona via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> I tried applying for VR services in order to have some tuition assistance during my master’s program, which I will start fall of 2016. However, they denied me because by pursuing a social work degree, it is expected that I would not be advancing in my career, particularly in terms of salary. I am currently employed, but plan on quitting my job to focus entirely on school work. I shared with them this fact and they said that I would be eligible for VR services if I am unemployed, but I possibly could be asked to show proof that I cannot get a job with my undergraduate degree in psychology. I explained that there are no jobs that I’m aware of where I could work as a social worker without a master’s level degree, to which they responded that I could probably be hired as an entry level employee. >> Has anyone had a similar challenge? 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