[Job-Listings] Seeking Student Supervisors for NEBRASKA Summer WAGES Program

[Jason Meddaugh]

We are now hiring Student Supervisors for an exciting and dynamic summer 
work program.

ABOUT WAGES
Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) is a program of the 
Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. WAGES is a 
six-week immersive employment experience for high school students 16 
years and older who are blind and low vision held from June 19-July 29, 
2022. During the program students live in a dormitory setting on the 
University of Nebraska Lincoln campus and work a full-time job. In 
addition to gaining valuable work experience, students have the 
opportunity to improve their blindness and independent living skills and 
gain self-confidence. When not working, students participate in a 
variety of challenge recreation activities and blindness philosophy 
discussions and activities. During the program, students will have the 
opportunity to attend the National Federation of the blind National 
Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 5th-10th.

About JB&K Services
JB&K Services is a disabled owned, woman owned, small business 
contracted by the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually 
Impaired for the management of the WAGES program. JB&K Services is an 
equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to 
creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit 
discrimination and harassment of any type.

Job Description: Student Supervisor
We are seeking highly energetic and service-oriented staff to supervise 
WAGES participants during afternoon/evening, overnight, and weekend 
hours. The primary goals of the student supervisor are to oversee the 
safety and well-being of all program participants, serve as a positive 
role model, reinforce a positive philosophy of blindness, encourage the 
use of blindness skills and non-visual techniques, and foster atmosphere 
of fun and comradery.

Specific Responsibilities
•    Participate in all of staff training, held on or around June 17, 2022
•    Monitor the whereabouts and safety of WAGES participants at all times.
•    Ensure students arrive at meals, challenge recreation activities, 
and work on time and in appropriate attire.
•    Encourage participation in all challenge recreation and blindness 
philosophy programs and activities
•    Assist students in understanding and utilizing appropriate 
alternative techniques of blindness including cane travel, use of 
assistive technology, use of Braille, and use of a human reader to 
effectively complete daily tasks.
•    Serve as positive role models for students including role modeling 
appropriate nonvisual techniques and a positive philosophy of blindness 
where appropriate.
•    Facilitate participant engagement in age-appropriate activities and 
social interactions of choice during participant free time
•    Evaluate and report needs related to adjustment of blindness 
including blindness skills training and positive philosophy of blindness
•    Write daily reports to share pertinent information about students 
with other program staff
•    Work with Program Coordinators to develop and lead challenge 
recreation and blindness philosophy program/activities as assigned
•    Be aware of the health-related needs of each participant
•    Ensure all program rules and safety protocols are followed at all times
•    Report inappropriate behavior immediately to the program coordinators
•    Other duties as assigned by the program coordinators

Qualifications
•    Must be at least 18 years of age
•    Eligible to Work in the United States
•    Priority given to applicants from Nebraska
•    Priority given to candidates who possess excellent Blindness skills

Available Shifts
3:30PM-10:30PM Monday-Friday
4:00PM-11:00PM Monday-Friday
11:00PM-8:00AM Monday-Friday
8:00AM-11:00PM Saturday and Sunday
11:00PM-8:00AM Saturday and Sunday

Schedules may vary during special events including special challenge 
recreation activities and the National Federation of the Blind National 
Convention July 3-11, 2022.

To apply for our summer positions, please visit
https://bit.ly/wagesnebraska

If you have questions, please email wagesnebraska at gmail.com or call 
402-302-1222