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style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 13pt">Chance of a
lifetime</FONT></SPAN></U></I></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 15pt">Discover an Alaska most people (even Alaskans) never get
to visit</FONT></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Alaska Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
is looking for a Certified Low Vision Therapist with O&M (or a COMS, with
low vision experience) who would like to help build confident lives for people
with visual disabilities in magnificent, livable Alaska. The position is
headquartered in Anchorage. A portion of this professional’s time will be
delivering Center-based instruction and low vision
assessments.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">This staff member will also provide outreach and
community-based training in town and village locations, some of which require
jet and small plane travel to reach. Expect flexibility and a good deal of
control in scheduling the frequency and length of trips.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 6pt 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Beginning salary for the successful applicant who is
ACVREP certified is $47,338 with fully paid health and dental benefits as well
as generous leave. Twelve holidays, including the week between Christmas and New
Year’s. ACVREP certification fee paid. Professional liability insurance, mileage
reimbursement and $40 monthly smart cell phone contribution. Chance to use
frequent flier miles earned while traveling for work. Option for pre-tax
employee 403(b) retirement savings.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Alaska Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired
is a small organization with a wonderful staff that values teamwork. This job
includes room for creativity and variety. </FONT><B><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The Center is an equal opportunity
employer.</FONT></B></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "></SPAN></B></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Required
qualifications:</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Low Vision Therapist or O&M certification (or
impending certification) and experience or Occupational Therapist with low
vision certification. <U>Desirable qualifications:</U> successful experience
working in rural locations and with people of Alaska Native/American Indian
heritage.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: "><FONT
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Please call with questions about the position or to
learn whether you might meet qualifications, 907-248-7770, Karen, <A
href="mailto:kcoady@alaskabvi.org"><FONT
color=#0000ff>kcoady@alaskabvi.org</FONT></A>. For more information: <U><SPAN
style="COLOR: "><FONT color=#0070c0>Alaska.gov</FONT></SPAN></U> or <A
href="http://www.travelalaska.com/"><FONT
color=#0000ff>www.travelalaska.com</FONT></A>.</FONT></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>