[nfbmi-talk] {Spam?} Re: This is going to save the BusinessEnterprise Program?!
Terry D. Eagle
terrydeagle at yahoo.com
Thu Jul 18 02:55:17 UTC 2013
Mary Ann and all,
Is it not an indicator that those persons making plans and decisions that
will ultimately impact the lives of blind persons, are out-of-touch with
reality and know absolutely nothing about business operation, business
success, training, and especially lack knowledge and experience in training
blind persons in food service?
We as the blind were previously told the legislature certainly were fed-up
and would not accept Anderson Building location as a BEP trainee and proving
ground, as reported by Ms. Zanger and her closest side-kick Rob Essenberg,
so why now are there plans to make the Anderson building location franchise
a training and proving site? Is this not inconsistent with previous
justification for closing and not placing a blind vendor at Anderson?
A better question is was the Bureau lying previously or now about the
alleged statement attributed to the position of the legislature.
Could it be explained away by the fact that the hiring of another high-level
bureaucratic employee, most likely sighted based on BS4BP hiring history,
without knowledge and proven successful business experience, knowledge of
blindness, and knowledge and successful training and placement of blind
persons in food service, is the solution and a game-changer? Is it this
combination has 1) Convinced and changed the alleged position of the
legislature position on Anderson not being a trainee and proving ground
site?, and 2) is more bureaucracy really the way to improvement and success
of the vending facility program for the blind? It surely appears that the
more change there is, the more things stay the same, with sighted
bureaucrats running the lives and futures of blind persons in Michigan; that
is, running the lives and futures of Michigan blind citizens from
work-to-welfare, as Michigan's single largest employer of blind persons is
bureatcratically and systematically given over to the sighted world, all
because of misguided ignorance of blindness, and a lack of knowledge and
confidence of the innate potential of blind persons, when provided the
essential tools of training and support for success. Even the Auditor
General in the BEP audit acknowledged that reality. The challenge is the
broken system, and perpetuated by ignorance and incompetence by those
guiding the ship to destruction and loss of human potential, and this exists
from the highest level of government and flowing downward, from the federal
Rehabilitation Services Administration, to the Office of the Governor, the
Legislature, career civil servants, and the courts. The Business Enterprise
deck chairs are simply being arranged in hope of bring about some sense of
sagety and comfort to those affected by the fate of the ship, and the
captain and staff believe the passengers are incapable of figuring out how
to appropriately and correctly employ life-supporting measures, while other
staff simply abandone ship, leaving those on deck to perish, while those
failing to render assistance according to regulation and best practices, are
in pursuit of their own short-term career and intimately personal
self-interests. The blind can see and feel the plight and destructive
future of the Business Enterprise.
-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mary
Ann Robinson
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 6:39 PM
To: Joe Sontag; NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List; VENDORSMI List
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] {Spam?} Re: This is going to save the
BusinessEnterprise Program?!
I agree. I believe it is impossible for any one human being to do the job
described below.
Mary Ann Robinson
----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe Sontag" <suncat0 at gmail.com>
To: "VENDORSMI List" <vendorsmi at nfbnet.org>; "NFBMI List"
<nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 10:15 AM
Subject: [nfbmi-talk] This is going to save the Business Enterprise
Program?!
I say it's nuts! The real questions here are:
Does anyone really care about the BEP anymore, and
If yes, what are we willing to do in response.
Still not blogging,
Joe Sontag
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry D. Eagle
To: 'Joe Sontag'
Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:14
Subject: Check this out!
Please read the information below, reading each sentence very carefully.
What do you believe this says about the following:
The future of BEP jobs for the blind?
Businesses for the blind or manager positions?
The future status of current BEP management?
Total state control of Anderson and the Capitol food services, likely by
using legislative funds rather than rehabilitation dollars?
The beginning of the end of BEP for the blind in Michigan?
Role of the EOC?
Job Opportunities
Job #: 6401-13-BSBP-41
Job Title: D ivision Director -Business Assistance & Development Program
Closing Date/Time: Sat. 07/20/13 5:00 PM Eastern Time
Salary: $84,173.00 - $114,433.00 annually
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Department: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARA
Job Description
The position will function as the director over the Business Assistance &
Development
Program and will be responsible for directing and managing the work
activities of
the Business Assistance & Development Program Division (BADP). The position
will
manage the consultation services, development services, educational
programs, financial
assistance and guidance for small and medium business operated, managed or
owned
by entrepreneurs, who are legally blind. This position will also directly
supervise
operators providing food service delivery to the public at the various food
service
locations and any related task or service necessary to make those operations
successful
including attending training programs and other business activities
associated with
a franchise operation. This person will also have the responsibility of
marketing
the services of the Division and providing excellent customer relations with
various
stakeholders and associates, including legally blind entrepreneurs in the
private
sector. These services may include training modules for legally blind
individuals
operating in the food service industry. The position will be responsible for
guaranteeing
that the franchise agreements for buildings are in total compliance with all
requirements
to maintain the franchise.
Required Education and Experience:
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff
specialist, or
equivalent experience.
Additional Requirements and Information:
job specification:
This form is to be completed by the person that occupies the position
being described and reviewed by the supervisor and appointing authority to
ensure its accuracy. It is important that each of the parties sign and date
the form. If the position is vacant, the supervisor and appointing
authority should complete the form.
This form will serve as the official classification document of record
for this position. Please take the time to complete this form as accurately
as you can since the information in this form is used to determine the
proper classification of the position. THE SUPERVISOR AND/OR APPOINTING
AUTHORITY SHOULD COMPLETE THIS PAGE.
2. Employee's Name (Last, First, M.I.)
8. Department/Agency
LARA
3. Employee Identification Number
9. Bureau (Institution, Board, or Commission)
Bureau of Services to Blind Persons (BSBP)
4. Civil Service Classification of Position
State Division Administrator 17
10. Division
Business Assistance & Development Program Division
5. Working Title of Position (What the agency titles the
position)
Division Director
11. Section
6. Name and Classification of Direct Supervisor
Edward F. Rodgers II, Senior Management Exec 19
12. Unit
7. Name and Classification of Next Higher Level Supervisor
Michael Zimmer, LARA Chief Deputy Director
13. Work Location (City and Address)/Hours of Work
Lansing, MI - Anderson Office Building
M - F; 8:00am - 5:00pm
14. General Summary of Function/Purpose of Position
The position will function as the director over the Business
Assistance & Development Program and will be responsible for directing and
managing the work activities of the Business Assistance & Development
Program Division (BADP). The position will manage the consultation services,
development services, educational programs, financial assistance and
guidance for small and medium business operated, managed or owned by
entrepreneurs, who are legally blind. This position will also directly
supervise operators providing food service delivery to the public at the
various food service locations and any related task or service necessary to
make those operations successful including attending training programs and
other business activities associated with a franchise operation. This person
will also have the responsibility of marketing the services of the Division
and providing excellent customer relations with various stakeholders and
associates, including legally blind entrepreneurs in the private sector.
These services may include training modules for legally blind individuals
operating in the food service industry. The position will be responsible
for guaranteeing that the franchise agreements for buildings are in total
compliance with all requirements to maintain the franchise.
For Civil Service Use Only
15. Please describe your assigned duties, percent of time spent
performing each duty, and explain what is done to complete each duty.
List your duties in the order of importance, from most
important to least important. The total percentage of all duties performed
must equal 100 percent.
Duty 1
General Summary of Duty 1 % of Time 45__
Responsible for the overall management of the franchise operations at
the food service facility and business assistance and development program
located inside the Anderson Office Building, 1st floor and the Capitol
Building first floor.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
. Oversee the development and administration of program,
policies and procedures for Business Assistance & Development Program
Division. (BADP).
. Ensure the BADP follows department, agency, and Civil
Service requirements in personnel management, including EEO programs,
Discriminatory Harassment, ADA, Performance Evaluation, discipline, staff
training, and proper hiring procedures etc.
. Overall management of the needs of the operation including
the daily supervision of all employees, including: daily scheduling,
ordering supplies, and other related duties
. Manage the budget and maintain all records for the
operations. Create reports as required and/or necessary.
. This position will manage the staff in, providing consulting
services, developmental services, educational assistance and guidance for
the small and medium businesses operated, managed or owned by entrepreneurs,
who are legally blind.
. Oversee employees who will be doing the food prep and
providing service to customers
. Develop and maintain a catering service for clients in the
program, providing food services in the 2 locations.
Duty 2
General Summary of Duty 2 % of Time 15
Provide training, continuing education, assistance and initiatives for
clients in the program.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
. Formulate the short-range and long-range plans and goals for
the operation
. Work with the staff to plan specific training opportunities
for clients in the program
. Evaluate the skill and progress of clients to help determine
their readiness to manage, operator or own a small or medium business.
. Supervise the training of all staff and clients in the
program
Duty 3
General Summary of Duty 3 % of Time 15
Responsibility of maintaining the franchise agreement.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
. Oversee the entire operation to ensure that minimum
production requirements established for the franchise agreement are reached
and maintained
. Attend franchise training programs, meetings, and other
activities as required by the franchise agreement
. Make sure the facilities comply with all franchise
inspections and requirements
. Be able to adapt quickly when changes in product line or
promotions are received from the franchise company
. Maintain all necessary records and provide reports as needed
for the franchise company
. Record procedures for franchise agreement and requirements
and change as necessary.
Duty 4
General Summary of Duty 4 % of Time 10
Responsibility for adherence to all safety regulations and
requirements of a food service operation including state and federal laws.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
. Stay current on all food safety laws, regulations, rules,
and guidelines
. Make sure that all employees follow the requirements and
maintain a clean and safe environment in all aspects of the food prep and
service delivery
. Guarantee that all necessary equipment and supplies are
available to ensure food safety
Duty 5
General Summary of Duty 5 % of Time 10
Plan, develop, implement, and maintain a program to promote the skills
of clients to assist, develop and implement initiatives to allow the legally
blind clients to operate, manage or own a food service facility.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
. Provide excellent customer service to patrons of the
operation both at the Anderson Office Building and the State Capitol
Building.
. Promote the services available from the program to the
community and the public in general.
. Regularly meet with the building management at the Anderson
Office Building and the State Capitol Building to develop and maintain a
positive working relationship
Duty 6
General Summary of Duty 6 % of Time 5
Other duties as assigned.
Individual tasks related to the duty.
.
16. Describe the types of decisions you make independently in your
position and tell who and/or what is affected by those decisions. Use
additional sheets, if necessary.
. All day-to-day needs and decisions regarding scheduling, food
preparation, service delivery, catering
. Management of the program for clients assistance, development
and initiatives to allow legally blind individuals to manage operate or own
a food services facility.
17. Describe the types of decisions that require your supervisor's
review.
. Major policy decisions that can impact the entire program
including compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements
. Major budgetary needs and decisions
18. What kind of physical effort do you use in your position? What
environmental conditions are you physically exposed to in your position?
Indicate the amount of time and intensity of each activity and condition.
Refer to instructions on page 2.
Bending, walking, standing, lifting moderately heavy objects,
tolerating temperature changes associated with being in a food prep area and
kitchen freezers, ability to handle the stress associated with meeting
deadlines and supervising a large staff
19. List the names and classification titles of classified
employees whom you immediately supervise or oversee on a full-time, on-going
basis. (If more than 10, list only classification titles and the number of
employees in each classification.)
NAME
CLASS TITLE
NAME
CLASS TITLE
Dept Analyst (2)
20. My responsibility for the above-listed employees includes the
following (check as many as apply):
x Complete and sign service ratings.
x Assign work.
x Provide formal written counseling.
x Approve work.
x Approve leave requests.
x Review work.
x Approve time and attendance.
x Provide guidance on work methods.
x Orally reprimand.
x Train employees in the work.
21. I certify that the above answers are my own and are accurate
and complete.
Signature
Date
NOTE: Make a copy of this form for your records.
TO BE COMPLETED BY DIRECT SUPERVISOR
22. Do you agree with the responses from the employee for Items 1
through 20? If not, which items do you disagree with and why?
Yes
23. What are the essential duties of this position?
See Box 14
24. Indicate specifically how the position's duties and
responsibilities have changed since the position was last reviewed.
This is a new position. This is a new division and an initiative
sponsored by the Governor and given to BSBP.
25. What is the function of the work area and how does this
position fit into that function?
The Bureau of Services for Blind Persons (BSBP) provides a wide range
of rehabilitation services to legally blind individuals in order to find
them employment and to be independent. The Business Assistance, Development
Program Division is a program designed to prepare legally blind persons to
operate, manage or own food service facilities. The food service operations
and training center for business assistance and development program is to be
located at 1st floor, Anderson Office Building in downtown Lansing. All
clients in the program will complete a training curriculum at the
facilities. The operation will have two functions - provide quality food
service to the general public and employees within the Anderson Building and
the State Capitol Building and to provide an on-the-job training opportunity
for clients of the BSBP.
26. In your opinion, what are the minimum education and experience
qualifications needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in any major
EXPERIENCE:
Two years experience as a professional manager or program/staff
specialist, or equivalent experience. Experience working in a food service
operation providing training to new staff, managing scheduling, record
keeping, etc. is necessary for this particular position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of food service operations, managing and training staff,
food safety regulations and procedures, public relations, marketing, and the
overall rehabilitation process of the BSBP is essential.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
NOTE: Civil Service approval of this position does not constitute
agreement with or acceptance of the desirable qualifications for this
position.
27. I certify that the information presented in this position
description provides a complete and accurate depiction of the duties and
responsibilities assigned to this position.
Supervisor's Signature
Date
TO BE FILLED OUT BY APPOINTING AUTHORITY
28. Indicate any exceptions or additions to the statements of the
employee(s) or supervisor.
29. I certify that the entries on these pages are accurate and
complete.
Appointing Authority's Signature
Date
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