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

Tue May 19 05:59:27 UTC 2009

Has anyone in the L.A. area from NFB contacted their administration to raise 
questitons about this?
Chuck
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bryan Bashin" <bashin at calweb.com>
To: "NFBC Info at NFBNet" <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 10:14 AM
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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