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[David Andrews]

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>Message from Kathryn Webster, Project RISE Program Coordinator
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>Seeking an Employment Specialist | March 2021
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>Program Description
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>Project RISE, (Resilience, Independence, Self-Advocacy, Employment) 
>is a pre-employment transition program, focusing on providing blind 
>and low vision students with the skills necessary to become 
>competitively employed. Students between the ages of 14 and 21 
>participate in monthly meetings during the school year, 
>participating in workshops designed to make them more competitive in 
>the job market. Students then engage in some kind of work experience 
>such as a job, paid or unpaid internship, or volunteer experience 
>during the summer months.
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>We are seeking an Employment Specialist to secure summer work 
>experiences for our students. This role will help to build 
>long-lasting connections with employers and organizations in the 
>community, based on our students' strengths, aptitudes, and 
>interests. This position reports to the Project RISE program 
>coordinator, Ms. Kathryn Webster. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
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>    * Approximate time commitment: 10 hours per week from March 
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>    * Location: This is a virtual position open to anyone in the 
> United States.
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>Roles and Responsibilities
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>    * Review existing materials and develop a strategic plan for 
> employer recruitment/retention
>    * Build new relationships with employers across the state and 
> country, including corporate and local connections
>    * Document contact information and other relevant details for 
> employers and connections of employers in a database for efficiency
>    * Work with mentors to understand student preferences and availability
>    * Track student employer application processes and share 
> opportunities with all students as they become available/identified
>    * Pair at least 15 students with summer experiences during 2021
>    * Complete other tasks as assigned by the program coordinator
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>Requirements for Personnel Contractors
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>All those contracted to provide services are required to go through 
>a background check, performed by the state of Virginia. If awarded a 
>contract, individuals will be providing services subject to the 
>terms outlined in the independent contract agreement. The 
>compensation will be provided on a monthly basis and excludes 
>additional benefits of any kind.
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>Next Steps
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>If interested, send a resume and cover letter to Kathryn Webster at 
><mailto:rise at nfbv.org>rise at nfbv.org by March 1, 2021. Interviews 
>will be coordinated dependent on your qualifications and experience.
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