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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>From: Melody Roane, DBVI Director, Rehabilitation Center<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Seeking: Blind Mentors for 2023 LIFE Program<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Are you ready to be an agent of change for blind and vision impaired youth of Virginia?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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 2023 Learning Independence, Feeling Empowered (LIFE) Program. LIFE is a four-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. LIFE program students participate in daily classes, including cane travel, Braille, cooking skills, cleaning, access technology, computer skills, and job readiness. During the last two weeks of the program, students aged 16-18 will have the opportunity to participate in a community based two-week work experience. In addition to classes and the work experience, students participate in evening and weekend confidence building activities where the mentors work closely with the students. As mentor, you and your students will challenge the misconceptions of blindness by participating in events like rock climbing, white-water rafting, improv, swimming, and much more!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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 2023 LIFE Program is the place for you. Mentors must be available June 11, 2023 through August 4, 2023. The 2023 LIFE Program will take place on the campus of VRCBVI in Richmond, Virginia. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Please see the job description below for further details. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Mentoring candidates will:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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 <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be available from June 11, 2023, to August 4, 2023. (Mentors will have the week of July 2 off) <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be able to work 40 hours a week, including evenings and weekends<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Possess maturity, patience, and the ability to work as part of a team <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Be able to maintain professional boundaries<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Enjoy teaching and have an enthusiastic sense of adventure<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Reside in the dorm apartments on the VRCBVI campus<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:1.65pt;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Pass a background check<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Rate of pay: $15.00 an hour plus room and board at VRCBVI. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>To apply to be a 2023 LIFE Peer Mentor: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Send the following to </span><a href="mailto:william.sutton@dbvi.virginia.gov"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>william.sutton@dbvi.virginia.gov</span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cover Letter<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resume<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Three professional references (provide name and best phone number to contact)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you have any questions, please call William A. Sutton, Jr. at 804-371-3204 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The deadline to apply is April 15, 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoHeading8 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeading8 align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><br>PEER MENTOR JOB DESCRIPTION <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>KSAs and/or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Knowledge of and demonstrated proficiency in blindness skills used in academic, social and employment settings.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Knowledge of basic acceptable behavior as it relates to youths.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to perceive, observe, and address problems as they arise.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to participate in and provide guidance to students in planned confidence-building activities. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to show a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to use web browsers and Microsoft Office Suite including Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint proficiently<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and in written format <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></li></ul><p class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for entry into position: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Core Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoHeader><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>85% Mentoring/Instruction:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Confers with supervisor, case manager, or instructional staff regarding student issues; attends staff meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Provides guidance and direction to blind transition age students. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Provides initial on-the-job guidance for students in their community-based work experience. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Substitute teaches as needed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoHeader><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>10% Evaluation:</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Communicates findings and recommendations both orally and in written format, as they relate to students’ goals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader><b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>5% Communication</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoHeader style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Provides accurate written documentation such as journal entries, final reports, incident reports, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;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.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoListParagraphCxSpLast style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:normal;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Peace,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jacki Bruce<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Corresponding Secretary, National Federation of the Blind of Virginia<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>RISE/Silver Bells Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'><a href="mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com"><span style='color:blue'>mailto:jackibruce6@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="tel:(757)291-1789" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>tel:(757)291-1789</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfb.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfb.org</span></a></span><span style='color:black'><br></span><span style='color:#222222'><a href="http://www.nfbv.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:blue'>www.nfbv.org</span></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Follow us on Twitter @NFBVirginia<br>Find us on Facebook @NationalFederationoftheBlindofVirginia</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:12.0pt'><span style='color:#222222'>Live the life you want.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#222222'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>