[Trainer-talk] Job Posting for the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Blindness Skills Instructor

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

Why do you always have to put things in a negative light?

And ... the answer is no, of course not.  The case load, and the level and intensity of training, for this position are different from one at a training center.  New Mexico has a full-time training center, so this position serves a limited geographic area and presumably clients with specific needs.

Dave



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From: Trainer-talk [mailto:trainer-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Bryan Schulz via Trainer-talk
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 1:31 PM
To: Chong, Curtis, CFB; List for teachers and trainers of adaptive technology
Subject: Re: [Trainer-talk] Job Posting for the New Mexico Commission for the Blind Blindness Skills Instructor

hi,

This description is interesting.
Now days, does an agency expect one person to do the job that four perform at one of the nfb centers?
Bryan Schulz


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To: <david.andrews at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 1:08 PM
Subject: [Trainer-talk] Job Posting for the New Mexico Commission for the 
Blind Blindness Skills Instructor


>
> ________________________________________
>
> Job Announcement
>
> BLINDNESS SKILLS INSTRUCTOR POSITION AT THE NM COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND, 
> LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO
> Closing Date for Application is 2/19/2015.
> SALARY:               $15.28 - $26.59 Hourly; $31,782.40 - $55,307.20 
> Annually
> Applications must be made through the State of New Mexico web site.  To 
> reach the job posting, go to 
> <http://www.spo.state.nm.us>www.spo.state.nm.us, click the link to "View 
> Advertisements and Apply" (found near the end of the banner at the top of 
> the page), and check the checkbox to select jobs within the Commission for 
> the Blind. Note that the agency checkbox is the third option on that page 
> after Category and Locations.  After checking the Commission for the 
> Blind, click on the 'Go' button.   I recommend that screen reader users 
> utilize Internet Explorer to access the online application.
> []
> Purpose of Position:
> This position will provide blindness skills training, primarily training 
> in orientation and mobility (cane travel), personal management, assistive 
> technology, braille, and home management to blind individuals. This 
> position includes both consumers served by the Independent Living Program 
> and the Vocational Rehabilitation Program.
> Minimum Qualifications:
> Associate's Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or 
> related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as 
> orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, 
> social work, gerontology, family and community services, child 
> development, home economics related to families, or services for people 
> with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required 
> experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification 
> may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
> Note: Interested persons may contact Virginia Murphy, Deputy Director, 
> Independent Living Program, at 
> <mailto:Virginia.Murphy at state.nm.us>Virginia.Murphy at state.nm.us or by 
> telephone at 505-383-2202 for further information or to discuss the 
> position.