[Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
Judith Bron
jbron at optonline.net
Fri Jun 22 13:28:27 CDT 2007
Are the same people running it today that ran it thirty years ago?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dick Davis" <ddavis at blindinc.org>
To: "'Jobs for the Blind'" <jobs at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 1:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
> Sorry, Jim, but this is an NFB listserv, and these people hate the NFB.
> They have communicated that fact clearly and unequivocally over the years.
> Since that is the case, there is no reason for us to advertise their jobs
> on
> a website funded by the NFB. If they want to advertise on the ACB
> website,
> state employment service, AFB, ACVREP, Monster, or anything else, they are
> welcome to do so.
>
> Dick Davis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> james.homme at highmark.com
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 11:41 AM
> To: Jobs for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
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> 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
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>
> "Dick Davis"
> <ddavis at blindinc.
> org> To
> Sent by: "'Jobs for the Blind'"
> jobs-bounces at nfbn <jobs at nfbnet.org>
> et.org cc
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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,
>
> 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.
>
>
> -
> ----Original Message-----
> From: jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:jobs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of
> David Andrews
> Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:50 AM
> To: jobs at nfbnet.org; humanser at nfbnet.org; rehab at nfbnet.org;
> mn-abs at nfbnet.org
> 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.
>
> 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.
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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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