[NFB-Idaho] ICBVI Summer Program Staff Posting

[Alison Steven]

Hi all,

ICBVI Summer Programs are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated staff who enjoy working with youth to come join our VISTA Team for the summer programs of 2023. The job posting is attached and pasted below.
Please share with anyone you think would be a good fit.

And contact me with any questions.
Thank you!
Alison

ICBVI VISTA Summer Programs Staff
Non-Classified Classification
Idaho Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired<http://www.icbvi.state.id.us/>

Open for Recruitment: February 28, 2023, until all slots are filled
Salary Range: $19.50 per hour
Location(s): Boise
Positions:  these vary between three (3) and seven (7) weeks.

SPECIAL NOTIFICATION:  This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.
VISTA Summer Program (VSP) staff work to support the VISTA Visually Impaired Experiencing Work Program (VIEW), College Days and Work Readiness Camp under the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI). These three programs are run by  permanent staff and guest presenters. VSP staff will be responsible for running Daily living, recreational activities,  job skills and dorm life.

ICBVI VISTA Summer Program Descriptions
The VIEW Program is a five-week program facilitated by Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ICBVI) for participants who are 15-21 years of age, are enrolled in formal education, and are functioning at or near their grade level. Participants are from all areas throughout the State of Idaho. The program involves one week of job skills training, four weeks of paid work experience, recreational and social opportunities, and practice in activities of daily living skills. Local Boise employers and ICBVI work closely together to develop job placements that fit each student’s needs, experiences, and abilities. Housing is provided, for the participants, at the Boise State University Suites.

The College Days Program is a one-week college prep program. Participants will live at the BSU Suites and participate in daily activities and classes. These include health and fitness, Meta-Cognition, and others which will give participants an opportunity to learn what college is about and prepare them for their own future college career. An opportunity to take an actual college class is available for participants that are interested. This means students stay at BSU for an additional 5 weeks and participating in SWEP on a part-time basis.

The Work Readiness Program is a four-day program for students between the ages of 14 and 16, run by the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and Blind (IESDB). Participants will take part in work readiness activities throughout the week including but not limited to preparing for employment and activities of daily living.

VISTA Summer Programs Staff will be supervising the activities of daily living, recreation, job skills and dorm life for the participants. All shifts are available, including evenings, nights, and weekends. These positions are temporary, and vary between 3-7 weeks in duration, from June 12, 2023 to July 28, 2023, including one week of required training.

Benefits are not available with these temporary positions.

The successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background check. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the CHBC.


Staff Position Responsibilities:
These programs require staff involvement 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Most shifts are eight hours (Shifts will vary).

Suite Mentor- Evening/Weekend Shifts

  *   Provides individualized support for assigned student suite
  *   Hosts weekly student suite meetings
  *   Reviews special weekly topics with assigned student suite
  *   Completes weekly student reports
  *   Provides driving services when necessary *

Health Assistant-Overnight Shifts

  *   Collects and organize all student medications
  *   Provides access to student medication upon request Maintains Medication Log
  *   Helps take temperatures and administer COVID tests when necessary
  *   Helps enforce quiet hours
  *   Provides driving services when necessary *

Shift Lead- Day/Evening/Overnight/Weekend Shifts

  *   Maintains communication between other shift leads
  *   Is responsible for completing Daily Log entries
  *   Is responsible for completing Incident Reports
  *   maintains a cohesive team during shift
  *   Encourages staff to work with students on their hobbies or planned activities
  *   Is responsible for staff phone
  *   Completes weekly vehicle checks to ensure cleanliness
  *   Keeps track of scheduled events and informs staff when one is approaching
  *   Provides driving services when necessary *

Meal Coordinator- Evening/Weekend Shifts

  *   Works with students to complete a weekly meal plan and assists with selecting appropriate recipes
  *   Purchases food items for weekly meals
  *   Manages evening meal flow
  *   Manages Food Inventory
  *   Informs students each week what team they are on  (set-up, cook, or clean-up)
  *   Provides driving services when necessary *

Job Coach-Weekday Shift

  *   Coaches on independent use of public transportation and community traveling

·       Coaches on employment skills

·       Provides on the job support *

·       Coaches assigned student on completing time cards

·       Completes Weekly Student Job Report

·       Provides weekly feedback to assigned student on their growth and areas to work on

  *   Provides driving services when necessary *

Required Qualifications:

  *   Excellent communication and social skills
  *   Ability to enforce program rules as needed
  *   Be at least 21 years of age

Previous experience working in a summer program, working with adolescents, and CPR/First Aid certification are a plus.

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter and resume with contact details for at least three (3) references to:
Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Attention: Alison Steven
341 West Washington
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0012

You may also e-mail your letter and resume to asteven at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:asteven at icbvi.idaho.gov> or fax to (208) 639-8377
Announcement will remain open until all positions are filled, or June 7, 2023, whichever comes first.

If you need additional information, please contact:
Alison Steven
(208) 789-6378
asteven at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:asteven at icbvi.idaho.gov>

or
Bailie Weir
(208) 639-8369
Bailie.weir at gmail.com<mailto:Bailie.weir at gmail.com>





Alison Steven
She|Her|Hers
Project Coordinator Student Transition Services
Idaho Commission for the Blind And Visually Impaired
341 W. Washington
Boise, ID 83720
Office: (208) 639-8377
Cell: (208) 789-6378
Front Desk: (208) 334-3220
Email: asteven at icbvi.idaho.gov<mailto:asteven at icbvi.idaho.gov>
Website: http://icbvi.idaho.gov

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