[Ncabs] 2013 EYE Retreat Group Leader applications available

[Alan A. Chase]

The Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat is a weeklong summer camp for
students with visual impairments to learn about college transition.  The
EYE Retreat will be held Monday, July 29th to Saturday, August 3rd, 2013.
The EYE Retreat is now accepting applications for 2013 Group Leaders. Click
here
<http://eyeretreat.edublogs.org/files/2012/10/Application-2013-1qd302v.doc>to
access the application or you can find it attached to this e-mail.  There
are six positions and all are open until filled.  Priority will be given to
those applications submitted before December 15, 2012.

*Basic Qualifications:*

   1. Group leaders should be current or former college students.
   2. Group leaders should be available the entire week of the program.
   3. Group leaders should have knowledge of academic and social resources
   typically found on any college campus.
   4. Group leaders should possess leadership skills appropriate for their
   assignment.
   5. Group leaders should be knowledgeable of transition opportunities and
   difficulties for students with visual impairments.
   6. Group leaders should be able to develop and maintain appropriate
   relationships with good interpersonal communication skills.
   7. Group leaders should be able to supervise participants and
   communicate expectations effectively.
   8. Group leaders should be able to resolve conflicts, administer
   consequences, and treat all fairly.
   9. Group leaders should be able to assist with teaching or leading of
   activities.
   10. Group leaders should be able to maintain confidentiality of
   participant information.

*Selection Process:*

   1. All group leaders will be required to submit an application.
   2. The Coordinator(s) of the EYE Retreat will review each application
   when it is received. Those who are qualified will be contacted for a quick
   phone interview.
   3. During the phone interview, applicants will be asked to provide two
   (2) references that are not an immediate family member.
   4. All individuals may be required to pass a criminal background check.

*Alan A. Chase, M.Ed.*
Special Education Teacher, Wake County Schools
Program Coordinator, Envisioning Youth Empowerment Retreat
President, North Carolina Association of Blind Students
Secretary, Governor Morehead School Alumni Association
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