[Nebraska-Students] Overnight Weekend Staff Positions available for WAGES

[Jamie K. Richey]

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Subject: [NFBNLC] Overnight Weekend Staff Positions available for WAGES

 

Hello. We still have two overnight weekend positions available for this summer's WAGES program. Dates are June 19-July 29 in Lincoln, and the shifts would be on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday overnights

 

I've included more info below. Please pass this on to anyone who you think may be a good fit.

 

ABOUT WAGES
Work and Gain Experience in the Summer (WAGES) is a program of the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired. WAGES is a six-week immersive employment experience for high school students 16 years and older who are blind and low vision held from June 19-July 29, 2022. During the program students live in a dormitory setting on the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus and work a full-time job. In addition to gaining valuable work experience, students have the opportunity to improve their blindness and independent living skills and gain self-confidence. When not working, students participate in a variety of challenge recreation activities and blindness philosophy discussions and activities. During the program, students will have the opportunity to attend the National Federation of the blind National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 5th-10th. 

About JB&K Services
JB&K Services is a disabled owned, woman owned, small business contracted by the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the management of the WAGES program. JB&K Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type.
  
Job Description: Student Supervisor
We are seeking highly energetic and service-oriented staff to supervise WAGES participants during overnight hours. The primary goals of the student supervisor are to oversee the safety and well-being of all program participants, serve as a positive role model, reinforce a positive philosophy of blindness, encourage the use of blindness skills and non-visual techniques, and foster atmosphere of fun and comradery.   

Specific Responsibilities
• Participate in all of staff training, held on or around June 17, 2022
• Monitor the whereabouts and safety of WAGES participants at all times.
• Ensure students arrive at meals, challenge recreation activities, and work on time and in appropriate attire.
• Encourage participation in all challenge recreation and blindness philosophy programs and activities
• Assist students in understanding and utilizing appropriate alternative techniques of blindness including cane travel, use of assistive technology, use of Braille, and use of a human reader to effectively complete daily tasks.
• Serve as positive role models for students including role modeling appropriate nonvisual techniques and a positive philosophy of blindness where appropriate.
• Facilitate participant engagement in age-appropriate activities and social interactions of choice during participant free time
• Evaluate and report needs related to adjustment of blindness including blindness skills training and positive philosophy of blindness
• Write daily reports to share pertinent information about students with other program staff
• Work with Program Coordinators to develop and lead challenge recreation and blindness philosophy program/activities as assigned
• Be aware of the health-related needs of each participant
• Ensure all program rules and safety protocols are followed at all times
• Report inappropriate behavior immediately to the program coordinators
• Other duties as assigned by the program coordinators

Qualifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Eligible to Work in the United States
• Priority given to applicants from Nebraska
• Priority given to candidates who possess excellent. Blindness skills

 

To apply, visit https://www.bit.ly/wagesnebraska