[Nfbc-info] Junior Blind Summer Jobs -- Blind Need not Apply?

Tue May 19 01:07:50 UTC 2009

Hey Angela- Mike is referring to a totally separate program from the STEP
program. JBA has a residential program for children with special needs and
that is not the same program they are asking for applicants. I suggest you
go to the JBA website and research all of their programs before you make
anymore inflammatory statements about their practices and programs. 
Tina        

"Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own instead of
someone else's."
- Billy Wilder

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Angela fowler
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 4:55 PM
To: 'NFB of California List'
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Junior Blind Summer Jobs -- Blind Need not Apply?

">STEP is a summer program for young adults who are 16-22 years old, who are
blind or visually impaired and seeking career-awareness,  

If what you say is true, they are deceiving their potential applicants right
off the bat. 16-22-year-old blind people are a far different type of student
group than 5-7-year-olds with multiple disabilities.  

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Michael Peterson
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 3:21 PM
To: NFB of California List
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Junior Blind Summer Jobs -- Blind Need not Apply?

    Hi Angela. Here's what's happening.  Many of the children living there
are under 18 actually I think Terra told me they were really young maybe in
the 5 to 7 range.  These kids aren't just blind.  Terra says she thinks they
have one staff member per child or a very high number.  I guess the job
description doesn't tell you that Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
To: "'NFB of California List'" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] Junior Blind Summer Jobs -- Blind Need not Apply?

> Did anyone catch this illuminating passage?
>
> "Nocturnal Residential Counselor
> As a Nocturnal Residential Counselor, duties will include guiding and 
> assisting students in a household atmosphere and maintaining a safe 
> environment.
> You will be required to remain alert and awake during the shift."
>
> Is this a training center, a hospital or a prison?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On
> Behalf Of Bryan Bashin
> Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 10:14 AM
> To: NFBC Info at NFBNet
> Subject: [Nfbc-info] Junior Blind Summer Jobs -- Blind Need not Apply?
>
> Our friends at the Junior Blind of America have posted a series of 
> great jobs in their Los Angeles program.  Only problem is that they 
> continue to insist upon a Drivers License for these positions, 
> effectively shutting out blind people from making a contribution.  
> Small wonder, then, that JBA continues to be seen as an organization 
> out of touch with what blind people think, need and do.
>
> If any of the following jobs are ones with which you have ability, I 
> might suggest applying anyway and having a serious conversation about 
> the blanket need for a drivers license.  The Junior Blind needs to 
> hear from blind people.  The job post appears below..
>
> Bryan
>
>
>
> Job Type
> Full Time
> Employee
> Seasonal
> Relevant Work Experience
> Less than 1 Year
> Fun Summer Program Jobs!
> About the Job
> Jump Start Your Career!
> Would you like to be part of a fun and exciting program?
> Looking for a summer job that's completely different?
> Junior Blind of America is currently seeking staff in a variety of 
> positions for its Student Transition and Enrichment Program (STEP).
> STEP is a summer program for young adults who are 16-22 years old, who 
> are blind or visually impaired and seeking career-awareness, 
> independent living skills and developing social skills. The program 
> offers its students career exploration, internship-work experience, 
> independent living skills, and much more.
> The program is based at Junior Blind's Los Angeles campus, but STEP 
> frequently leaves campus for off-campus activities such as spending a 
> few hours at Amoeba Records in Hollywood to a whole day at Knott's Berry
Farm.
> This is an 8 week summer position that begins June 15, 2009 and ends 
> August 14, 2009.
> Specific job requirements vary, but all staff must be responsible, 
> caring, flexible, resourceful, patient and have excellent interpersonal
skills.
> Experience working with young adults, special needs and/or the 
> visually impaired is a plus.
> All candidates must be 21 years old, have a valid California Driver 
> License and must be eligible to drive agency vehicles
> .   This is an excellent work opportunity for
> a student looking for a summer job and/or anyone considering the 
> fields of education, special education, vision impairment, orientation 
> and mobility, psychology, ophthalmology, social work, or for anyone 
> who cares about others!
> This is also a great job for a person looking for a new and exciting 
> summer experience.
> This is not your typical summer job!
> The following STEP positions are:
> Job Coach
> As a job coach your focus will be to lead and train students in 
> established work sites in the community while assisting in the 
> planning and implementation of strategies for developing student's 
> independent work skills.
> Residential Counselor
> As a Residential Counselor, duties will include guiding and assisting 
> students in a household atmosphere and maintaining a safe environment.
> Assisting students in planning and participating in events such as 
> trips to the mall, the beach, Magic Mountain, internships-work 
> experience, and much more.
> Nocturnal Residential Counselor
> As a Nocturnal Residential Counselor, duties will include guiding and 
> assisting students in a household atmosphere and maintaining a safe 
> environment.
> You will be required to remain alert and awake during the shift.
> This is a perfect job if you want to catch up on your homework or if 
> you are a night owl.
> Orientation and Mobility Specialist
> As an O& M instructor you will assess each student upon arrival to the 
> program, setting goals with each student and then implementing 
> exercises to address those goals.
> Complete assessments and written reports for each student.
> Student needs will range from simple use of cardinal directions and 
> basic cane technique, to off-campus training, such as visits to local 
> markets, the surrounding residential neighborhood, downtown Los 
> Angeles, use of public transportation, or even trips to amusement 
> parks!
>   A
> A Master's degree in orientation and mobility from an accredited 
> college or university preferred, or bachelor's degree in orientation 
> and mobility from an accredited college or university and 
> certification, permanent or provisional, by the Academy for 
> Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals 
> (ACVREP) as an orientation and mobility specialist.
> Assistive Technology Instructor
> The primary purpose of your position is to instruct the students in 
> the use of Braille for personal communication, preparation for 
> vocational use and identification needs.
>             A degree in rehabilitation teaching with a visually 
> handicapped specialty and experience in
>             the use of Braille and Braille instruments.
> Knowledge of and ability to instruct in Grades 1,
>             2 and 3 Braille, notation Braille, the Braille writer, the 
> slate and stylus.
> Lead Teacher of the Visually Impaired
> The primary purpose of the position is to over see day-to-day 
> operations of the program and the curriculum.
> Develop and implement curriculum and assign and track individualized 
> student work.
> Provide direct instruction in classroom settings.
>   Provide clear and motivating leadership and instruction.
> Create and maintain an atmosphere of support and of self worth.
> A Master's degree or equivalent with an emphasis on services to the 
> visually impaired and experience in an agency or agencies serving the 
> disabled or the blind or visually impaired.
> Interested candidates should submit their resume and letter of 
> interest to (Please specify which position you are interested in):
> Junior Blind of America
> Human Resources Department
> 5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.
> Los Angeles, CA 90043
> Fax: (323) 296-0424
> E-mail:
> hrdept at juniorblind.org
> Visit us at:
> www.juniorblind.org
>  and Share Our Vision!
>
>
>
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