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

Tue Jan 8 02:40:36 UTC 2019

I sent them in yesterday morning to her address, the same one that you put in the initial email announcing the opportunity.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 7, 2019, at 18:30, Kathryn Olsen via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
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> Vice President | National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
> 515.783.4522 | president.iabs at gmail.com
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