[Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
Judith Bron
jbron at optonline.net
Fri Jun 22 13:27:04 CDT 2007
I agree with James. I'm not a math major but last I heard the seventies
were thirty years ago and the eighties were twenty years ago. I would
venture to guess that all of us have changed in that amount of time and
organizations also have that option. I'm sure that anyone interested in
checking out this job has the smarts to accept or reject it as they see fit.
Not everyone has to accept what the rest of us think is acceptable. Last I
heard it was a free country.
----- Original Message -----
From: <james.homme at highmark.com>
To: "Jobs for the Blind" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
> 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
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> "If you think you can, or if you think you can't, you are right." --
> Abraham Lincoln
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> "Dick Davis"
> <ddavis at blindinc.
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> jobs-bounces at nfbn <jobs at nfbnet.org>
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> Subject
> 06/22/2007 12:30 Re: [Jobs] Community Outreach
> PM Specialist Minneapolis
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> Please respond to
> "Jobs for the
> Blind"
> <jobs at nfbnet.org>
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> Dave,
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> 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.
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> 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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> -
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> Of
> David Andrews
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:50 AM
> To: jobs at nfbnet.org; humanser at nfbnet.org; rehab at nfbnet.org;
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> Subject: [Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
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> JOB TITLE: COMMUNITY SPECIALIST - Community Services
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> 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.
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> DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
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> *1. Performs in home assessments and
> evaluates clients abilities and needs related to vision loss.
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> *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.
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> *3. Provides limited in-home instruction
> designed to accommodate initial living
> adjustments and environmental modifications in adapting to vision loss.
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> *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.
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> *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.
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> *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.
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> 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.
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> 8. Interacts with the other managers,
> supervisors, SSB counselors and instructors to
> assure efficient use of resources.
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> 9. Accomplishes other duties and
> responsibilities as assigned by the Community Services Director.
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> Direction
> Received:
> Direction Given:
> * Director, Community Services
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> 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
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> 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.
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> Relationships:
> Position relates directly with program clients,
> counselors, referral agencies, other supervisors,
> and on occasion the Executive Director.
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> 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.
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> Experience: Two years each
> experience in rehabilitation counseling services and/or
> teaching. Three years experience if served in a combined environment.
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> Other: Friendly,
> open-minded. Leadership experience, both individual and group
> situations. Ability to use computers is
> required. Must have car and driver's license.**
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> Physical Requirements:
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> Position has no specific physical restrictions.
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> Working Conditions/Hazards:
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> Occasional exposure to general manufacturing
> hazards. Requirement to travel involves exposure
> to outdoor weather which can be severe in Minnesota.
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> **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.
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> David Andrews and white cane Harry.
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