[IL-Talk] FW: Opening: Part-Time Activity Associate to adults who are blind

[Leslie Hamric]

The only problem is that one of the requirements is that you have a valid drivers license.  

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division


> On Sep 8, 2022, at 6:38 PM, David Meyer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> From: Alexander Brown <alexander at friedmanplace.org> 
> Sent: Thursday, September 8, 2022 10:33 AM
> To: Alexander Brown <alexander at friedmanplace.org>
> Subject: Opening: Part-Time Activity Associate to adults who are blind
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> Opening: Part-Time Activity Associate
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> to adults who are blind 
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> Schedule: This is a part-time 16 – 20 hours per week, over either two or two and one-half days (amount and specific days largely depending on successful applicants’ preference)
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> Description: Working with others in the Activity Department, the Activity Associate provides a wide range of support and assistance of internal and external social, recreational, and educational activities as varied as:
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> *      Running music, crosswords, current events, games, and other activities in the building and coordinating outside performers to perform in the building.
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> *      Accompanying and assisting residents on grocery shopping trips, to the movies, theater, bowling, concerts, etc.
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> Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour plus excellent benefits and a friendly & casual work atmosphere
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> Main Qualifications
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> *       College degree
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> *       Proficiency in office computer programs, including Microsoft Office Suite, etc. 
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> *       Excellent customer service and relations skills
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> *       Excellent interpersonal skill and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals & groups
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> *       A valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 14-person van
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> *       Familiarity with long-terms care, preferred
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> To apply, please complete an application at     <https://friedmanplace.org/job-openings/> https://friedmanplace.org/job-openings/ 
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> Located on the northwest side of Chicago, Friedman Place is a nonprofit residential community that serves adults who are blind. Each resident lives in their own apartment - there are 81 in the building. The building is specially designed for people who are blind. Staff, specially trained to work with adults who are blind, provides a wide range of services designed so residents lead as full and as independent lives as possible. 
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> Alexander S. Brown, MBA, PhD, LCSW
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> Executive Director
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> Friedman Place
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> 5527 N Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
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> f. 773.989.4889.   o. 773.409.6115.   c. 847.334.9638
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> <mailto:alexander at friedmanplace.org> alexander at friedmanplace.org
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> <http://www.friedmanplace.org> www.friedmanplace.org
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> A Community for Adults who are Blind 
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> Please "like" us  <https://www.facebook.com/friedmanplace> https://www.facebook.com/friedmanplace
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