[humanser] questions: upcoming job interview

[Serena Cucco]

Hi Lisa,

Unfortunately, I'm not sure if you'd be allowed to use a driver to
transport  clients or have thme be your companions on paratransit for
ethical reasons, similar to how the Commission/VR has a rule that
their staff cannot drive us in their cars.  I'm not sure about this,
but, hopefully, someone else on here will know for sure.  Since I'm
not the expert on supervising others and don't have a guidedog,
hopefully, others on the list can help you with these two questions.

Serena

On 3/13/15, Lisa Irving via humanser <humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hello All:
>
> I am preparing for an upcoming interview. I have a number of questions.
> Before I share the questions I would like to provide some information about
> the position.
>
>
>
> I am interviewing for a part-time Para professional position which will
> last
> six to nine months. I am applying to work as a Peer Support Specialist
> Activity Assistant. The job position is both center-based, at a clubhouse,
> and community based, at volunteer sites. The clubhouse operates under the
> Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model and is funded in-part through County
> Health and Human Services. Unexpectedly I learned about the driving
> requirement at the time I was offered the interview.
>
>
>
> Instead of focusing on what I don't have; a driver's license and the
> ability
> to transport members in a six passenger van, I focused on incorporating
> travel training into the existing program model. Nevertheless, the
> interviewer is still very hesitant because of the program's day-to-day
> schedule and time constraints. How can I address this concern and keep the
> focus on alternative transportation to and from volunteer sites?
>
>
>
> I have a couple more questions. A friend advised me to have prepared
> responses to my ability to supervise and maintain the safety of the
> members.
> I would like to redirect the focus that sight is the only acceptable means
> to maintain safety and to supervise members. How can I accomplish this?
>
>
>
> I anticipate there may be some questions or concerns about the presence of
> my guide dog in the clubhouse setting. A friend pointed out that I might be
> asked how I will maintain the safety of my guide dog under a variety of
> circumstances within the clubhouse. Also, I am expected to assist members
> when they volunteer at food distribution sites and at a pet store based cat
> rescue program. I already have partial answers because our local NFB
> chapter
> volunteers at a neighborhood feeding program, and my guide dog and I are
> owned by a cat.
>
>
>
> With immense gratitude,
>
> Lisa Irving, B. S. Recreation and Leisure Studies, Certified Peer Support
> Specialist
>
>
>
>
>
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