[NABS-L] LAST CALL: Iowa Summer Youth Counselor Applications

Mon Jan 7 23:30:48 UTC 2019

Hi Mariya,

I’m very excited to hear that you applied for the Iowa Summer Program! I’m
sorry that you didn’t receive a confirmation. Would you be willing to tell
me when you sent your documents in?

Talk to you soon,

Katy

On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 5:21 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> Hi Catherine, I sent Helen my resume and cover letter, but I did not get
> confirmation back that she has received both documents.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jan 7, 2019, at 17:36, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey Fellow Students,
> >
> > Today is the last day to apply to become a counselor for the Iowa Summer
> Youth Program. Please read the information below if you are interested.
> Applications must be received no later than midnight tonight. Please reach
> out if you have any questions.
> >
> >
> > All the best,
> >
> > Katy Olsen
> >
> > President | Iowa Association of Blind Students
> > Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
> > 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >
> > [Iowa Department for the Blind logo]
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Summer Youth Counselor<
> https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/2252081/secretary-1?department%5B0%5D=131+Iowa+Department+for+the+Blind&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
> >
> >
> > Education and Training Division
> > Location: Des Moines, Iowa
> > PART TIME/FULL TIME STATUS: up to 12 Temporary Full-Time Positions
> > SALARY: $16.36/hr. Expected total salary to be approximately $7,500
> > Post Close Date: January 7, 2019
> >
> > Job Description:
> >
> > Temporary Summer Youth Counselors will support the mission, vision and
> values of the Iowa Department for the Blind. Counselors will mentor youth
> ages 14-21 during IDB’s two month residential summer program. Roles will be
> assigned based on staff skills and interests, but will include assisting to
> teach alternative techniques of blindness through classes such as braille,
> cane travel, assistive technology, home and personal management and
> woodshop, or teaching alternative techniques of blindness through assisting
> students in their apartments and during evening and weekend activities.
> >
> > Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
> >
> >  *   Support student learning through braille, technology, home
> management, shop and cane travel instruction.
> >  *   Reinforce blindness skills learned in Orientation Center classes
> through assisting students with daily living tasks, meal planning and
> preparation, laundry, homework, and cleaning and organizing apartments.
> >  *   Assist students in participating in activities in the community
> such as eating at restaurants, shopping, bowling and rock climbing.
> Reinforce proper cane technique and other nonvisual skills during these
> activities.
> >  *   Serve as a role model to students in the use of nonvisual
> techniques and problem-solving skills.
> >  *   Ensure safety of students by monitoring student behavior and the
> student living areas.
> >  *   Communicate with other summer program staff regarding student needs
> and progress. Document student progress including written student reports
> at the end of the summer.
> >  *   Perform other duties as assigned.
> >
> > Essential functions of this position:
> >
> >  *   Demonstrate and promote a positive philosophy of blindness
> >  *   Monitor student behavior and living areas
> >  *   Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, in the English
> language.
> >  *   Demonstrate proper use of the long White cane
> >  *   Read and write braille
> >  *   Actively participate in all summer program activities
> >
> > Work Schedule:
> >
> >  *   April 5-7 2019, staff training weekend
> >  *   May 28 – August 15, 2019, primary time of employment
> >  *   Summer youth counselors will work approximately forty hours per
> week, with the potential for overtime. Schedules will vary based on
> assigned duties.
> >  *   It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct
> background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of
> employment.
> >
> > For further information, contact Helen Stevens, 515-829-7411
> orhelen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:Helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>
> >
> > To Apply:
> > Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
> requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human
> Resources Enterprise. Persons who wish to be considered for this position
> must submit a resume and letter of application to:
> >
> > Helen Stevens
> > Education and Training Director
> > Iowa Department for the Blind
> > 524 4th Street
> > Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
> > helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:Helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>
> >
> >
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> >
> > Phone: 515-281-1333
> > E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us<mailto:
> information at blind.state.ia.us>
> >
> > Iowa Department for the Blind
> > 524 Fourth Street
> > Des Moines, IA 50309-2364
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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-- 
Katy Olsen

President | Iowa Association of Blind Students
Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com