[Job-Listings] FW: GDB Announcement - RA Job Opening
David Andrews
dandrews920 at comcast.net
Tue Mar 23 03:44:46 UTC 2021
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>This GDB job announcement says guide dog users
>preferred, so, if you’re interested, go for
>it! Tracy From: Theresa Stern
>[mailto:tstern at guidedogs.com] Sent: Monday,
>March 22, 2021 1:26 PM To: carcione at access.net
>Subject: GDB Announcement - RA Job Opening GDB
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>​​​​​ GDB Announcement Resident
>Advisor Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA
>Let your desire to support and connect guide you
>here. Working with top instructors, learning
>countless new skills, and helping support our
>mission to empower the lives of people who are
>blind and visually impaired. That’s just some
>of what you’ll experience when you join the
>team at Guide Dogs for the Blind (GDB). We’re
>looking for an engaging and collaborative team
>player to join us at our San Rafael campus as
>Resident Advisor. In this key role, you’ll be
>part of the residential programs team (including
>nurses, kitchen, housekeeping and other resident
>advisors) and provide supplemental support to
>our instructors. You will assist clients in a
>residential dormitory setting and at our
>downtown lounge and be present during off-peak
>hours of instruction. You will be required to
>stay overnight in the Student Residence 1-3
>nights per week throughout the year. Your duties
>will include: · Assisting clients with
>general dog care and handling, orientation, and
>guide-related education · Providing
>mentorship and counseling to clients on issues
>affecting their relationship with their guide,
>referring complex matters or concerns to
>appropriate instructor/supervisor staff
>· Managing critical situations requiring
>immediate intervention, including acting in
>response to dog and client medical emergencies
>after hours and reporting noteworthy incidents
>· Orienting clients to the residence
>building and campus grounds and providing
>theoretical orientation to town routes via
>tactile or computer maps · Facilitating
>evening and weekend group on-campus educational
>experiences · Assisting clients with the
>use of various electronics available in the
>residence (e.g., computers, alarm clocks,
>televisions) and in the use of adaptive
>technologies available (e.g., JAWS, global
>positioning systems, Aira) · Assisting with
>the scheduling and training of the volunteers
>that drive and orient clients to the residence.
>Qualifications: · High school diploma or
>equivalent · Ability to work with, teach,
>and engage socially with individuals of various
>personalities, abilities, and communication
>styles · Ability to display a balance of
>flexibility and professionalism in interactions
>with clients, volunteers and staff. · Solid
>time management, organizational, and
>administrative skills · Availability to
>work weekends and some holidays and be flexible
>with work times · Ability to safely handle
>a variety of large breed dogs, weighing up to 90
>lbs., with varying strength and manageability
>· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite,
>including Outlook email, Word, Excel,
>SalesForce, and Access or other database
>applications · Prior experience caring for
>and handling dogs is highly desired · Guide
>Dog user experience is preferred What sets us
>apart? · GDB offers a stable, professional
>career, with the potential for longevity and
>ongoing learning and growth. · You’ll
>have the resources and training you need, plus
>exceptional support from your manager and team
>through frequent meetings and communication.
>· You’ll feel personal pride in
>supporting our mission that means so much to so
>many. · You’ll work with passionate
>people across GDB who are invested in each other
>and provide support. · Our generous
>benefits package includes
>medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance,
>403(b), generous paid time off, tuition
>reimbursement, and great wellness perks like
>yoga, circuit training, and an onsite gym.
>· You can bring your dog to work! Guide
>Dogs for the Blind The largest guide dog school
>in North America, Guide Dogs for the Blind
>creates inspiring partnerships between people,
>dogs, and communities. With exceptional client
>services and a robust network of instructors,
>puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we
>prepare guide dogs to serve and empower
>individuals who are blind or have low vision,
>throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our team
>includes approximately 300 employees and 3,000
>volunteers, supporting more than 2,000 working
>teams (clients and guide dogs). Apply Now
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>At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value,
>and appreciate all differences. We welcome all
>qualified candidates irrespective of your race,
>color, religion, sex, gender identity or
>expression, sexual orientation, national origin,
>marital status, genetics, disability, age, or
>veteran status. Individuals with disabilities,
>especially those who are blind or visually
>impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have
>a disability and need assistance and/or
>accommodation with applying for a job, please
>feel free to call 800-295-4050 and ask for Human
>Resources. Our mailing address is: Guide Dogs
>for the Blind National Headquarters P.O. Box
>151200 San Rafael, CA 94915 <tel:8002954050>
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