[Rehab] Home Management Instructor posting

[Jennifer Kennedy]

BLINDNESS: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND) Inc.
HOME MANAGEMENT Instructor Job Posting

For 30 years, Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions (BLIND, Inc.) has
provided small group instruction in the alternative techniques of
blindness. Our programs are based on a positive attitude toward
blindness and a belief in the normality and competency of blind
people. We know that with proper training and opportunity, blind
people can live full, happy, and successful lives. We work hard to
create an environment that promotes active learning and collegiality
where adult students can empower themselves and exceed their
expectations. We are one of three training centers rooted in the
philosophy of the National Federation of the Blind, and are located
just blocks south of downtown Minneapolis.

Successful applicants will be skilled in teaching and versed in the
skills of home management, and should believe in the capabilities of
blind people. Successful applicants should be passionate about
teaching, excited by new challenges, and interested in working as part
of a small but energetic team.

Instructors undergo staff training in order to ensure that they are
fully competent to teach in their subject areas, understand the
experiences of students in training, and build a solid foundation in
the beliefs of blind people. Therefore, we are willing to work with
sighted applicants who have a solid background in specific areas, and
are willing to learn and practice nonvisual skills using a blindfold.
Please read on to see what fields are preferred.

Both staff and student instruction is performed non-visually, with
students who have any degree of remaining sight wearing blindfolds
(sleepshades).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide individualized instruction in nonvisual alternative
techniques to blind adults in all areas of home management, including
but not limited to:
•	food shopping and preparation
•	budgeting and menu planning
•	sewing, cleaning, labeling
•	clothing selection, organization and care
•	Technology related to the area, such as bar code scanners, Bluetooth
kitchen gadgets, and cell phone applications
2. Provide instruction for up to four adult students in a classroom
with two full kitchen setups.  The number of students may increase
during projects such as Thanksgiving dinner.  This position
coordinates food preparation, serving, and setup for student
activities, including student small and large meals.
3. Collaborate with the Residential Coordinator to ensure students
have the tools and skills to work in their apartments, and assist with
apartment instruction at least once per month.
4. Develop individualized lesson plans while working within the
curriculum, and update it as needed.
5. Write comprehensive monthly reports on each student describing
progress made and goals for the next month.
6. Create a yearly budget for the Home Management area, and keep
record of expenses to be updated no less than once per quarter.
7. Maintain and update inventory of both kitchen equipment and food
supplies, including disposal of expired products.
8. Participate and assist in all center confidence building
activities, including white water rafting, dogsledding, camping and
other challenge recreation activities. Some activities are off-site
and require overnight travel.
9. Promote the organization's progressive philosophy of blindness and
positive attitudes to students, co-workers and others, and provide
support and guidance to students throughout their program.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
1. Advanced skills in the area of home management
2. Willingness to undergo and successfully complete a period of paid
staff blindfold training in order to learn or further develop
alternative skills of blindness.
3. Ability to plan, organize and develop lessons.
4. Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to
work as part of a team
5. Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suites.
6. Ability to work with a variety of students, including those with
multiple disabilities, ethnic background, or negative attitude.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. College degree—Preference to candidates with field of study in a
field of blindness or teaching family sciences/home economics related
field, or
2. Experience working with the blind in an instructional setting using
the structure discovery teaching model
3. National Certification in Rehabilitation Teaching for the Blind
(NCRTB) holder.

Position Benefits:
•	Medical benefits
•	Employer-contributed 403B retirement program
•	Greater Minneapolis monthly transit pass
•	paid attendance (including transportation, lodging and stipend) at
National Federation of the Blind, state and/or national conventions
•	Paid holiday leave totaling 19 days annually on average
•	Accrued additional paid leave based on hours worked

Interested applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and a
1-page writing sample describing what makes the candidate unique for
this position, to Jennifer Kennedy, Executive Director, at
jkennedy at blindinc.org. We are looking to interview candidates before
the end of 2019. Please be sure to include all materials as incomplete
applications will not be considered.

Contact Jennifer Kennedy via email at jkennedy at blindinc.org, or at
612-872-0100 with any questions regarding this position.


Best,
Jennifer Kennedy



Jennifer M. Kennedy, MA, NOMCT, Executive Director
Blindness: Learning In New Dimensions, (BLIND) Inc.
100 East 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN  55404
(612) 872-0100
jkennedy at blindinc.org
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