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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Happy New Year!
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Have you thought about how you will spend your summer? Are you looking for a fulfilling job working with students to improve their skills and confidence? If so, Blind Industries and Services
of Maryland (BISM) wants to hear from you! BISM is currently looking for independent, confident role models ready to teach and mentor high school and middle school students from across the nation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">When? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Staff training: Thursday, June 7 - Friday, June 15, 2018
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Work to Independence Program: Saturday, June 16 to Saturday, August 4, 2018
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Independence 101 Program: Friday, July 20 to Saturday, August 4, 2018
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Staff Departure Date: Sunday, August 5, 2018
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Where? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Apartments on a college campus in Baltimore County, and classrooms at the Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Baltimore headquarters
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Who should apply?
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Anyone with . . .
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Knowledge of the alternative techniques of blindness (Braille, assistive technology, cane travel, and independent living)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Basic knowledge of structured discovery teaching methods<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Effective verbal and written communication skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">High school diploma or equivalent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">A positive attitude about blindness and a desire to mentor and motivate youth
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Energy and enthusiasm
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">What will you get for your work?
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth nationwide
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">A summer jam-packed with fun activities and new experiences
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">CPR and First Aid certification
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Compensation in the amount of $4000.00
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">All the information you need can be found on our website:
<a href="http://www.bism.org/youth">www.bism.org/youth</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please read through our 2018 Youth Services brochure and download a staff application. Application submissions must also include a current resume.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">For questions, or to apply, please contact Melissa Lomax at MLomax@bism.org, or (410) 737-2642.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Sincerely, <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Melissa Lomax<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Youth Services Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Blind Industries and Services of Maryland
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">3345 Washington Blvd<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Baltimore, MD 21227<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">(410) 737-2642<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">www.bism.org/youth
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