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

Tue Jan 8 03:17:21 UTC 2019

Okay, once again, I'm sorry that you haven't heard back. The deadline is
midnight tonight so you might hear from her in the next couple days. Wish I
could help!

Best of luck,

Katy

On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 8:41 PM Mariya Vasileva via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

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