[rehab] Blind Industries and Services of Maryland Job Opening

[Andy McIver]

Good Morning!  BISM has an opening in our 
Woodshop Department and are looking for a 
qualified applicant.  Can you please post the 
following application to your mailing lists.  I 
have included an attachment or us the below 
post.  Thanks so much and we look forward to your help.

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland
JOB POSTING

Position Title:             Woodshop Instructor – Adult CORE Program
Department:                                             Rehabilitation
Schedule: 
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, M-F
                                                                    Evenings/Weekends 
as required
Salary: 
$32,500 - $48,750
Note: 
Part Time Options are available for this position.
Reporting to:                                           Andy McIver

Essential Position Functions:

1.   Administer standard training curriculum and 
individualized student training plans for Woodshop-Home Maintenance classes.

2.   Administer non-visual skills training and 
confidence building techniques to instruct 
students in the use of hand tools and power 
equipment for basic and/or advanced woodworking.

3.   Assist students in project conception and 
design, problem solving, time management, and 
other skills necessary for timely completion of 
lessons, projects, and home maintenance tasks.

4.   Provide blindness philosophy training to CORE Students.

5.   Provide CORE curriculum monitoring and evaluation.

6.   Prepare monthly reports and evaluations.

7.   Provide mentoring to CORE students.

8.   Coordinate and provide outreach 
presentations to organizations, agencies, and 
community groups in a recruiting effort for all rehab programs.

9.   Attend state and national conventions of the blind.

10.               Provide blindness counseling to students and families.

11.               Work closely with Youth and 
Senior training programs as needed.

12.               Available for weekly and/or overnight travel as needed.

13.               Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
1.   Minimum Attendance Required: 100%.
2.   Previous training and/or experience in carpentry/woodworking.
3.   Must be proficient in alternative skills of blindness.
4.   A positive belief in the ability of blind people in all situations.
5.   Understand the importance of effective 
communication and functioning as a team member.


Relocation packages are available.

Anyone interested in the position should email a 
cover sheet and resume to Andy McIver, 
<mailto:amciver at bism.org>amciver at bism.org. If you 
have any specific questions please feel free to 
call Andy at 888-322-4567 or 410-737-2648.


E.E.O. M/F/D/V



Thank you,
Andy McIver

Blind Industries & Services of Maryland
3345 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21227
(410) 737-2648
Email: AMCIVER at BISM.ORG
Website: <http://www.bism.org>www.bism.org

“We positively change people’s attitudes about blindness.”



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