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[Nfb Utah]

Announcing... NFBU's Project STRIVE
2016-2017 Employment Opportunity
For Blind/Low Vision Youth (ages 14-26)

Title: Project STRIVE, Junior Mentor
Application Due by:  Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 11:59 PM
Interviews will be conducted:  Friday, August 5 at DSBVI 250 N. 1950
W. in SLC) between 4:00 and 6:00 PM. If traveling from a great
distance is an issue, we may be able to accommodate.

Stipend: $10 per hour (up to 10 hours per month for 10 months plus the
possibility of earning up to a $100 bonus for perfect attendance,
program planning and implementation, and high scores on periodic
reviews. If needed, possible housing options are available for those
coming from outside the Wasatch Front.

Requirements:
Attend planning meetings
Attend all monthly activities and periodic conference calls August-May
Possess good leadership skills and be responsible
Demonstrate appropriate behavior, patience, enthusiasm, self-control
and dependability
Work well with others and follow directions
Model non visual skills during the occasional sleep shade activities
Use a white cane confidently for safety and identification
Have good Braille skills. Preference given to those proficient in
Braille reading and writing

Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist with monthly activities which includes but is not limited to:
Contacting peers by phone, social media, and email to recruit attendance
Helping plan activities
Helping with lesson preparations
Facilitating Games/Activities
Where needed, meeting with a blind mentor to learn/practice a skill
that you will be asked to assist in teaching

Project STRIVE Jr. Mentors will be supervised and receive regular
feedback on performance. They will also be trained by blind mentors on
job readiness skills.

If you are interested in this employment opportunity, create/update
your resume and compose cover letter that describes your skills and
experiences and why you are qualified for this job.

Send resume and cover letter by email to projectstrivemail at gmail.com
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