[nfbmi-talk] Here's the rest on the disability network job

[Lydia Anne Schuck]

Qualifications:

    Knowledge of disability issues and independent living issues.
    Experience (professional or personal) working with individuals with disabilities.
    Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills; including public speaking experience.
    Demonstrated group facilitation and meeting skills.
    Be able to demonstrate and apply a working knowledge of systems and resources available to people with disabilities.
    Knowledge of community resources available within Macomb County.
    Ability to research and problem-solve complex issues.
    Ability to travel within Oakland and Macomb counties independently.
    Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in the Human Services field preferred.
    A minimum of two years experience in Human Service related field preferred

Interviews will start October 15. Please apply to Kellie Boyd: kboyd at dnom.org Phone calls will not be accepted.

Lydia Schuck, MSEd
Research Associate, National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center
Western Michigan University
1908 W. Michigan Avenue, Mailstop 5259
Kalamazoo, MI  49008
phone 269.387.5990



----- Original Message -----
From: Fred Wurtzel <f.wurtzel at att.net>
To: 'Lydia Anne Schuck' <lydia.a.schuck at wmich.edu>, 'NFB of Michigan Internet Mailing List' <nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:26:48 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: RE: [nfbmi-talk] Job at disability Network in clinton township

Hi,

What is missing here?

Warmest Regards,

Fred

-----Original Message-----
From: nfbmi-talk [mailto:nfbmi-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Lydia
Anne Schuck via nfbmi-talk
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2014 2:53 PM
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Subject: [nfbmi-talk] Job at disability Network in clinton township

Job at Disability Network in Clinton Township Independent Living Specialist
(Clinton Township)

The Independent Living Specialist provides four core services to consumers
to assist individuals with achieving their goals. The four core services
are: Information & Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills
Training and Advocacy. This position involves working one-on-one with
consumers, MRS Counselors, community case workers and various community
agencies. This position requires facilitation of Empowerment Trainings at
the local Michigan Rehabilitation Services office.

Major Responsibilities:

    Facilitate monthly Empowerment Trainings at the Clinton Township
Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) office.
    Provide individualized Peer Support (through authorizations from MRS) to
effectively identify and overcome barriers to issues such as employment,
independent living, transportation and self-advocacy.
    Provide I & R and CSR services to walk-in consumers.


Lydia Schuck, MSEd
Research Associate, National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance
Center Western Michigan University
1908 W. Michigan Avenue, Mailstop 5259
Kalamazoo, MI  49008
phone 269.387.5990


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