[Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
james.homme at highmark.com
james.homme at highmark.com
Fri Jun 22 11:40:49 CDT 2007
Hi,
This kind of thing is sad. We have enough issues helping people get jobs
without tearing each other down.
Jim
James D Homme,
Usability Engineering
Highmark Inc.
james.homme at highmark.com
412-544-8177
"If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you are right." --
Abraham Lincoln
"Dick Davis"
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06/22/2007 12:30 Re: [Jobs] Community Outreach
PM Specialist Minneapolis
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Dave,
This job listing does not state the name of the organization, who to apply
to, etc. However, when I looked at the attached clip images, I learned
that
the agency is Vision Loss Resources (VLR) in Minneapolis.
For listers who don't know, VLR is the former Minneapolis Society for the
Blind, an agency the Federation picketed and sued in the 1970's - 80's. It
is a traditional blindness agency with ties to the ACB, and it hates the
Federation.
Therefore, if any listers are considering applying for this job, you need
to
be aware of what you may be getting yourselves into.
Dick Davis
BLIND, Inc.
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Subject: [Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
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JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY SPECIALIST - Community Services
POSITION PURPOSE: Serve as
Specialist responsible for the delivery of outreach
assessment, counseling, evaluation and training
services to individual clients in the community-at-large.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
*1. Performs in home assessments and
evaluates clients abilities and needs related to vision loss.
*2. Assists clients with emotional aspects
of vision loss and identification of available
support services. Organizes and facilitates
support groups. Recommends skill training
resources which will help the individual adapt to their visual loss.
*3. Provides limited in-home instruction
designed to accommodate initial living
adjustments and environmental modifications in adapting to vision loss.
*4. Refers clients in networking to other
social service agencies and resources which will
assist in meeting the needs of the client. Acts
as a client advocate for the development of
needed services currently unavailable or limited
in supply within the community.
*5. Conceptualizes/Recommends solutions and
innovative approaches to providing new or
expanded services to address client needs. May
write/develop grant proposals to initiate new or expanded programs.
*6. Provides in-service training for other
health care and social service providers
throughout the community to assist in adapting
their services to the needs of the blind.
Provides Community education to clients and their families.
7. May conduct In Home Vision Evaluations
to assess clients' need for magnification
devices, distance aids, CCTVs and supplemental
lighting. May assess home or apartment for
vision loss adaptations that would enhance independent living.
8. Interacts with the other managers,
supervisors, SSB counselors and instructors to
assure efficient use of resources.
9. Accomplishes other duties and
responsibilities as assigned by the Community Services Director.
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Direction
Received:
Direction Given:
* Director, Community Services
Responsibilities:
Assessment/Evaluation:
Observation, Assess/Evaluation Processes/Equipment/Tools
Planning:
Innovation, Grant, Solutions, Delivery Processes
In-Service:
Curriculum, Scheduling, Resource Use, Perspective
Organization:
Client Well-being, Outreach, Referrals
Freedom to Act:
Position has necessary freedom to act within the
guidelines approved by the Executive Director,
Community Services Director and the policies and
procedures authorized by the Board of
Directors. Requires strong cognitive/technical
analytical skills and sound judgment.
Relationships:
Position relates directly with program clients,
counselors, referral agencies, other supervisors,
and on occasion the Executive Director.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelors or Masters
Degree in Counseling, Rehabilitation Services,
Public Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, or
Gerontology. Course work in appropriate
rehabilitative services, teaching the blind,
evaluation and human relations is desirable.
Experience: Two years each
experience in rehabilitation counseling services and/or
teaching. Three years experience if served in a combined environment.
Other: Friendly,
open-minded. Leadership experience, both individual and group
situations. Ability to use computers is
required. Must have car and driver's license.**
Physical Requirements:
Position has no specific physical restrictions.
Working Conditions/Hazards:
Occasional exposure to general manufacturing
hazards. Requirement to travel involves exposure
to outdoor weather which can be severe in Minnesota.
**Note: Employee provision of an alternative
form of transportation which will assure normal
mobility and allow normal visitation schedules
and services to be maintained will be considered as appropriate.
David Andrews and white cane Harry.
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