<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">We all know and value the role of mentors in our lives. I am blessed to say that I have been surrounded by blind mentors who continue to guide me in my beliefs about blindness and the abilities of blind people. However, many of our young people across the commonwealth of Virginia have never meet another blind person, much less had a mentor. Being a mentor in the LIFE program will allow you to play a vital role in the life of a blind or low vision teen. I'm not going to lie, being a mentor in our LIFE program is a lot of hard work but also tons of fun! Most importantly, as a mentor, you will get to see our teens challenge their beliefs and watch them grow in their skills and confidence. Who wouldn't want to be a part of that?!?!</span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">Please share this with your network and help us to recruit for the best pool of mentors we have ever had! We have extended the application deadline to April 15. If you have any questions, please let me know. </span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:left;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px"><br></span></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Seeking:
Blind Mentors for 2021 LIFE Program</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:center;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Are
you ready to be an agent of change with blind and vision impaired youth of
Virginia?</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;text-align:justify;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The Virginia Rehabilitation
Center for the Blind and Vision Impaired (VRCBVI) is seeking blind college
students or young professionals to be peer mentors for our 2021 Learning
Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) Program.
LIFE is a five-week residential summer program for high school-aged
blind and vision impaired youth who want to learn and build confidence in
the skills of blindness. Students of the LIFE program participate in daily classes,
which include cane travel, Braille, cooking skills, cleaning, access
technology, computer skills, and job readiness. During the last three weeks of
the program, the students will have the opportunity to participate in a
three-week work experience. In addition
to classes and the work experience, the students participate in evening and
weekend confidence building activities in which the mentors work closely with
the students. As mentor, you and your students will challenge yourselves and
the misconceptions of blindness by participating in events like rock climbing, white
water rafting, high ropes courses and much more!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">If
you are enthusiastic about giving back to the next generation of blind and
vision impaired youth and you want to have fun while working, then being a
mentor in the 2021 LIFE Program is the place for you. Mentors must be available June 13 through
August 13, 2021. The 2021 LIFE Program will take place on the campus of VRCBVI
in Richmond, Virginia. Please note mentors will be hired for the in-person 2021
LIFE program, only. If VRCBVI is required to offer a virtual program, mentors
will be notified immediately. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please
see below for the Job Description for further details. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Mentoring candidates will:</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Possess excellent blindness skills specifically
the ability to travel independently using a long white cane or dog guide while
communicating with and monitoring a group of high school age students </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Be available from June 13, 2021 to August 13,
2021</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Be able to work 40 hours a week, including
evenings and weekends</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers
and supervisor </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Possess maturity, patience, and the ability to
work as part of a team </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense
of adventure</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reside in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI
campus</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 37.65pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Pass a background check</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Rate
of pay: $12.98 an hour plus room and board at VRCBVI. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">To
learn more or to apply, please contact Amy Phelps by email at </span><a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> or by
phone at (804) 371-3052. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">To
apply please email the following to </span><a href="mailto:amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">amy.phelps@dbvi.virginia.gov</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">: </span></p>
<ul style="font-size:large;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">1. A copy of your
Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment by going to </span><a href="https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/user/new" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/user/new</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">
to login or create an account, then proceed to “</span><a href="https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275" style="color:blue"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:none">Click here</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> <a href="https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275%20%0d" style="color:blue">https://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/9275
</a> to create and save your application but
not apply to a job.” After
completing your application, go to print view where you can email the
application or send a hard copy</span></li>
</ul>
<ol style="font-size:large;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" start="2" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Cover Letter</span></li>
</ol>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">3.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Resume</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">4.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Three
professional references (provide name and best phone number to contact)</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">5.<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">500
word essay explaining why you would be the best candidate for the position and
the role mentoring has played in your success</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;text-align:justify;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">All applications must be
complete and received by April 15, 2021.</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeading8" align="center" style="font-size:14pt;text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeading8" align="center" style="font-size:14pt;text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;break-after:avoid;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-weight:bold"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">PEER MENTOR JOB
DESCRIPTION </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">KSAs and/or Competencies required to
successfully perform the work:</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Knowledge
of and demonstrated proficiency in blindness skills used in academic, social
and employment settings.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Knowledge
of basic acceptable behavior as it relates to youths.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability
to secure the confidence, respect, and cooperation of youths and exercise tact,
initiative, and good judgment in dealing with them.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability
to perceive, observe, and address problems as they arise.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability
to participate in and provide guidance to students in planned
confidence-building activities. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Displays
a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by
completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Demonstrated
proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Word, Internet
Explorer, Excel, and PowerPoint. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Demonstrated
strong oral and written communication skills.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification
required for entry into position: </span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Prefer
applicant with a college degree; currently enrolled in college and in good
standing or equivalent combination of training and experience.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Core Responsibilities:</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">85%
Mentoring/Instruction:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Applies knowledge of program rules and
practices and blindness skills while providing instruction to students and
modeling blindness skills and problem solving skills as related to independent
living and academic success. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Fosters independence by providing supportive
encouragement (mentoring) and instruction in self-advocacy to youths in a
one-on-one or small group situation and gives instruction, advice, and
assistance. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Plans and leads evening and weekend
confidence-building activities; exercises situational judgment and discretion
while providing supervision during group trips and social functions. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Confers with supervisor, case manager, or
instructional staff regarding special problems; attends staff meetings.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Plans, implements, and leads group activities
such as Conversations About Blindness classes to teach advocacy skills and
problem solving. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Collects, records, and reports student data;
maintains logbooks via computer and prepares incident reports and/or related
institutional forms. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Participates in and provides instruction during
selected aspects of the LIFE Programs, including confidence-building activities,
ACE Academy, Mock Interviews, Conversations About Blindness, and other aspects
of program as assigned. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Provides guidance and direction to blind
transition age students. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Provide initial on-the-job guidance for
students in their community-based work experience. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Substitute teaching as needed. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">10%
Evaluation:</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Informally evaluates students on their
preparedness for living independently, employment readiness, and academic
success through observations during class time and during evening activities. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Communicates findings and recommendations both
orally and in written format, as they relate to students’ goals.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">5%
Communication</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">: </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoHeader" style="font-size:12pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Reports to supervisor and center counselor
observations regarding students existing skills, present needs, and any
instructional recommendations and strategies.</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Provides
accurate written documentation such as journal entries, final reports, incident
reports, etc. </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">-<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">
</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Participates
in all assigned student staffing’s to discuss observations and recommendations
for promoting independence, academic skills and employment-readiness
activities.</span></p>
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<span style="color:black;letter-spacing:0.25pt"><font size="3">Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the
Blind & Vision Impaired</font></span></font></font></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><font size="3"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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<span style="color:black;letter-spacing:0.25pt"><font size="3">Richmond, Virginia 23227</font></span></font></font></font></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><font size="3"><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif">
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