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

Tue May 19 06:37:50 UTC 2009

Actually, according to licensing requirements for a residential facility of 
this type in the state of California night residential staff are required to 
remain alert and awake during a night shift. This applies to any residential 
treatment facility or training program.
Chuck
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From: "Angela fowler" <fowlers at syix.com>
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> 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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