[HumanSer] Accepting resumés for part time mentor position at Learning Ally

Sat Jun 13 00:21:39 UTC 2020

Dear Ms. Shaw,

I am writing for consideration for the part-time mentor position. I have
successfully obtained my MA and am currently pursuing my Ph. D. as a
legally blind student and no some of the obstacles and barriers to hurdle
first hand.  I have used JAWS and NVDA as well as ChromeVox as
screenreaders and have used Kurzweil 3000 to read my textbooks and PDF's.
I also have a CCTV, I am not completely blind.  I have experience with
advocating for individuals and helping them navigating their way through
the services they need to succeed.  Currently, I voluntarily run a
nonprofit animal-assisted wellness program for mental health peers as I
complete my Ph.D. and am excited to add this mentoring opportunity to my
schedule.  Attached you will find my resume and I look forward to setting
up an interview with you at your earliest convenience.  Thank you for your
time and consideration.

Sincerely,
Traci Jones

On Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 10:03 AM Abigail Shaw via HumanSer <
humanser at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello list,
>
> My name is Abigail, and I facilitate our mentorship part of the College
> Success Program at Learning Ally. You can learn all about the program by
> visiting learningally.org/collegesuccess.
>
> I am currently accepting resumés for interested candidates in our part
> time mentor position. This is a virtual program, and as such mentors will
> work remotely. Below is the job description. Please send me a copy of your
> resumé and a note about why you are looking to apply. My contact info is
> also below.
>
> Be well,
> Abigail
>
> ***
>
> Learning Ally’s College Success Program encompasses a series of services
> that are designed to help students in college who are blind or visually
> impaired. This program will provide students with access to our Core
> Curriculum,  a community of other blind and visually impaired students and
> mentors for knowledge and support, and mentorship that provides empathy and
> guidance.
>
> The College Success Program Mentors provide students who are blind or
> visually impaired with the help and empathy they need to properly thrive.
> Mentors deliver help by utilizing Learning Ally’s program and also by
> applying our Core Curriculum to experiences that students with visual
> impairments face in college. Mentors will assist in helping students with
> ...
>
> … developing sound collaboration with instructors and educators
> … participating effectively with in-class activities and lectures
> … discovery of ways to use technology effectively and also developing
> executive function skills to make independent learning effective
> … using on-campus resources, like DSOs, effectively so that they may
> direct their own learning
> … creating connections so that students can better meet their social goals
> and avoid isolation
> … guidance in developing the skills necessary to enter the workforce and
> find gainful employment
>
> By design, Mentors are NOT called upon to:
>
> ·       Dispense specific legal advice
> ·       Provide psychological advice
> ·       Offer help or recommendations on specific programs
> ·       Replace the guidance offered by expert medical, social,
> psychological, or legal professionals
>
> Mentors will need to be comfortable interacting with student mentees
> directly in a virtual setting. Mentors should also be prepared to provide
> stewardship to mentees over the course of an entire semester. Mentors may
> be matched with students based on several criteria, included but not
> limited to:
>
> Comfort in using technology to get through college
> Visual acuity
> Field of learning:  STEM or Humanities and Social Sciences
> Gender
>
> Mentors may be asked to assist in the development of digital content and
> resources, help ensure the accessibility of Learning Ally systems by
> providing review and feedback, and may also be asked to communicate about
> the program to both internal Learning Ally audiences as well as key
> external stakeholders.
>
> Primary Position Objectives:
>
> ·       Communicate with students/mentees via pre-scheduled phone calls or
> email, summarizing information that must be communicated to Learning Ally
> program staff and forwarding appropriate links and collateral per the
> topics discussed by phone to the student/mentee.
> ·       Engage with the mentee to provide informative and practical
> guidance. Actively listen and offer suitable options that meet their
> individual needs.
> ·       Assist with development of web content as directed and test
> website accessibility or other technology components as needed by program
> staff.
>  ·      Write articles and share expertise, when interested and qualified,
> with larger audiences in the above topics, anonymously sharing where
> appropriate and preferred.
> ·       Participate in other Learning Ally activities as required to
> achieve organizational goals.
>
> Job Requirements
>
> Education
> Have completed an undergraduate degree
> Specific Skills/Knowledge
> Understanding of the needs of a college student who is blind or visually
> impaired
> Proficient in use of disability specific technology for example: a screen
> reader such as JAWS, or a braille note-taker such as a BrailleNote, CCTV
> etc.
> Ability to proficiently access and use MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook,
> etc), Google docs and calendars
> Operating knowledge of Windows or Mac
> Ability to build rapport with variety of personalities, over the phone and
> via email
> Ability to communicate openly, honestly and respectfully
> Strong verbal and written communication skills
> Strong planning and time management
> Highly motivated, innovative and adaptable
> Demonstrated good judgment, attention to detail and follow through
> Talent for providing solutions and understanding their impact
> % Travel
> Minimum if any travel required
> Flexibility in working hours.
> Ability to dedicate a minimum of 3 hours per week, in a consistent time
> frame to Learning Ally work in this program
>
> Work Conditions
> This job operates from a home office and must comply with Learning Ally’s
> At Home Working Policy.
>
> This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations
> for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an
> employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any
> other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be
> reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
>
> Competencies:
> Communication
> Creativity & Innovation
> Leadership
> Customer Focus
> Building Relationships
> Functional & Technical Skills
> Continual Learning
> ***
>
> Abigail Shaw
> Production Coordinator & College Success Program Mentor Coordinator
>
> Learning AllyTM
> afShaw at LearningAlly.org
> Office: 212-845-7007
>
>
> Learningally.org/BuildingBooks <http://learningally.org/buildingbooks>
>
> Change the lives of children who are blind, visually impaired or have a
> reading disability such as dyslexia.  Donate <
> https://supportus.learningally.org/give/t278573/#!/donation/checkout> to
> our annual Building Books for Student Success campaign today!
>
>
>
>
>
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