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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 4, 2021 3:39 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> FW: Openings at DBSM<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Paul D <<a href="mailto:pauld@dbsm.org">pauld@dbsm.org</a>>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 04, 2021 3:37 PM<br>
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<h2>Support Service Provider – Moorhead, DeafBlind Services Minnesota<o:p></o:p></h2>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To apply</span></strong>: Please
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download and complete the application packet (Word)</a> and email it to <a href="mailto:HR@vlrw.org" target="_blank">
HR@vlrw.org</a>. A completed application is required to be considered for an open position. You may also include a resume with your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 id="position4">Support Service Provider, DeafBlind Services Minnesota<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p>Are you interested in supporting self-determined deafblind adults, age 22 and up, living throughout Minnesota? Our Support Service Providers (SSPs) work with deafblind adults with unique needs and communication styles. SSPs assist them with activities of
daily living such as grocery shopping, banking, running errands, reading mail and filling out forms. They also assist the deafblind with accessing their community life and information in their environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3>Important skills and qualities<o:p></o:p></h3>
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Knowledge of sign language and different modes of communication<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Knowledge of deafness, blindness and deafblindness<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Friendliness, compassion, service orientation, excellent work ethic, and the ability to set boundaries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
Experience working with adults with special needs<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">
American Sign Language proficiency a plus<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To apply</span></strong>: Please
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download and complete the application packet (Word)</a> and email it to <a href="mailto:HR@vlrw.org" target="_blank">
HR@vlrw.org</a>. A completed application is required to be considered for an open position. You may also include a resume with your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 id="position5">Independent Living Skills/Supports, DeafBlind Services Minnesota<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p>Do you have experience teaching independent living skills (ILS) or teaching other skills to people with various disabilities? Our Independent Living Skills staff work with deafblind, blind-hearing and deaf adults with unique needs and communication styles.
ILS staff teach and support our clients to become more independent with activities of daily living such as grocery shopping, banking, filling out forms, scheduling appointments, etc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3>Important skills and qualities<o:p></o:p></h3>
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Knowledge of sign language and deafblind modes of communication preferred, however, we also provide services to blind/visually impaired-hearing clients and other non-signers<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Knowledge of deafness, blindness and deafblindness (although training as needed would be provided)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Knowledge of and experience with persons having mental health challenges a plus<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Friendliness, compassion, service orientation, excellent work ethic, dependability, and the ability to set boundaries<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Experience teaching and supporting adults with a variety of abilities, challenges and needs<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo6">
Dependable car with insurance and good driving record<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To apply</span></strong>: Please
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download and complete the application packet (Word)</a> and email it to <a href="mailto:HR@vlrw.org" target="_blank">
HR@vlrw.org</a>. A completed application is required to be considered for an open position. You may also include a resume with your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 id="position6">Intervener (Part-Time), DeafBlind Services Minnesota<o:p></o:p></h2>
<p>Are you interested in working with children and/or youths who have combined hearing and vision loss? Would you like to help deafblind youths develop their communication skills and find creative ways to access their community? Are you seeking full-time or
part-time work at $15+ an hour with a flexible schedule and paid training opportunities? Become an intervener!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>An intervener works one-to-one with deafblind children/youth in their homes and community assists them to become as independent as possible. Interveners facilitate communication and language development, develop fun and educational activities with the support
of a supervisor, work collaboratively with parents and professionals, and prepare progress reports. Being an intervener is a fun and rewarding experience!<o:p></o:p></p>
<h3>Requirements<o:p></o:p></h3>
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High school diploma or equivalent<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9">
Ability to travel to child’s home and community. If driving motor vehicle to accomplish this requirement, must have a driver’s license and provide own vehicle covered by insurance<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9">
Preference for individuals with experience working with children with special needs<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9">
Classes completed in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Nursing, Childcare and classes with emphasis in communication techniques highly desirable<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo9">
American Sign Language proficiency preferred<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">To apply</span></strong>: Please
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download and complete the application packet (Word)</a> and email it to <a href="mailto:HR@vlrw.org" target="_blank">
HR@vlrw.org</a>. A completed application is required to be considered for an open position. You may also include a resume with your application.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Paul Deeming, M.S., C.I. </span>
</b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">(Pronouns: He/Him/His</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">)</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Home and Community-based Waivered Services Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">DeafBlind Services Minnesota, LLC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><a href="mailto:pauld@dbsm.org">pauld@dbsm.org</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Voice and Google Duo: 952-484-4195
</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">– during Coronavirus pandemic</span></b><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Office/voice: 612-843-3442 (messages checked)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">(TTY callers pls use 711 Relay)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Videophone: 612-440-4566<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The mission of DeafBlind Services Minnesota is to advance the independence of children and adults with combined hearing and vision loss.</span></i><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;letter-spacing:-.3pt">“The expectation of ‘independence’ in our society is wrong. We, by our very nature as human beings, are
<i>interdependent</i>. What we should strive for is a good and fair balance of interdependence; at times needing more support, at times giving that support to others. No one is truly independent unless they are living under a rock in the desert.”</span><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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