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

[Robert Hansen]

In this case a blind person can't even apply for this job.

Robert Hansen
hansen.robert70 at gmail.com


On Thu, Sep 8, 2022, 6:43 PM Leslie Hamric via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> 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:
> >
> > 
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Opening: Part-Time Activity Associate
> >
> > to adults who are blind
> >
> >
> >
> > 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)
> >
> >
> >
> > 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:
> >
> > *      Running music, crosswords, current events, games, and other
> activities in the building and coordinating outside performers to perform
> in the building.
> >
> > *      Accompanying and assisting residents on grocery shopping trips,
> to the movies, theater, bowling, concerts, etc.
> >
> >
> >
> > Compensation: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour plus excellent benefits and a
> friendly & casual work atmosphere
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Main Qualifications
> >
> > *       College degree
> >
> > *       Proficiency in office computer programs, including Microsoft
> Office Suite, etc.
> >
> > *       Excellent customer service and relations skills
> >
> > *       Excellent interpersonal skill and ability to work effectively
> with diverse individuals & groups
> >
> > *       A valid driver’s license and ability to drive a 14-person van
> >
> > *       Familiarity with long-terms care, preferred
> >
> >
> >
> > To apply, please complete an application at     <
> https://friedmanplace.org/job-openings/>
> https://friedmanplace.org/job-openings/
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Alexander S. Brown, MBA, PhD, LCSW
> >
> > Executive Director
> >
> > Friedman Place
> >
> > 5527 N Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
> >
> > f. 773.989.4889.   o. 773.409.6115.   c. 847.334.9638
> >
> > <mailto:alexander at friedmanplace.org> alexander at friedmanplace.org
> >
> > <http://www.friedmanplace.org> www.friedmanplace.org
> >
> > A Community for Adults who are Blind
> >
> > Please "like" us  <https://www.facebook.com/friedmanplace>
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> >
> >
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