[Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis

[David Andrews]

Hi Dick:

I knew it was VLR, but may have clipped that part out accidently.  While I wouldn't apply myself, or work there, we have lots of different kinds of people here, some Federationists, some not, so I just pass them along.  

Don't you want to work there (smile.)

Dave

At 11:30 AM 6/22/2007, you wrote:
>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.  
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>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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>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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