[Jobs] Community Outreach Specialist Minneapolis
David Andrews
dandrews at visi.com
Fri Jun 22 23:08:49 CDT 2007
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David Andrews, List Owner
At 12:36 PM 6/22/2007, you wrote:
>Hi,
>I am not an NFB member. Am I allowed to be a member of this list? If not, I
>must have misread the web page at
>http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/jobs.
>
>Thanks.
>
>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 01:11 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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>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
>
>
>
>
> "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.
>
>
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>----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.
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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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