[Rehab] Saavi Services for the Blind seeks employment readiness instructor

[Amy Porterfield]

Do you believe in empowerment and the full capacity of blind people?
Do you want to make a difference and improve the workforce with qualified and confident blind employees,
Do you like opportunities to grow, and flex your creative muscle in a consumer driven model?


Then working at Saavi Services for the Blind is the place for you!

Job Duties:

  *   Conducts initial assessment of student's employment services needs
  *   Assists students in activities of career exploration, including labor market surveys, geographical surveys, informational interviewing, job shadowing, etc.
  *   Support training in the use of access technology; understanding self-advocacy, readiness for work in terms of teaching job seeking skills, work exploration, trial employment, placement, and retention services into competitive employment
  *   Support training in orientation to the environment and instruction in independent travel and mobility such as use of public transportation, map reading, cane training, rideshare.
  *   Creates individualized employment services plans of study for clients based on skills, goals, and capabilities
  *   Leads group instructional sessions in emotional intelligence, business communications, business etiquette/grooming, networking, resume building, and interviewing
  *   Provides individual employment services to students specific to their vocational goal
  *   Assists student with job placement and job retention via onsite support, job coaching, and worksite evaluations
  *   Aids in positive philosophy of blindness
  *   Attends disability and employment related meetings/groups/conventions
  *   Builds and maintain positive relationships with community employers


Competencies

  *   Minimum Bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation, Disability Studies, or blindness-related field, OR
  *   at least two (2) years' experience providing job placement, coaching, training, or education opportunities for individuals with disabilities (preferably in or
  *   Graduate level coursework towards rehabilitation counseling or career development field
  *   Agency training in Structure Discovery instruction
Must be willing to complete blindness immersion training.


Amy Porterfield, She/Her

President,
Saavi Services for the blind
520-795-1331 EXT 321
aporterfield at saavi.us<mailto:aporterfield at saavi.us>
www.saavi.us<http://www.saavi.us/>

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