[nabop] Fwd: Job opening in Nebraska

[David Andrews]

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>Visually Impaired Orientation Counselor I/II
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>Braille Instructor
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>Ne. Commission For The Blind & Visually Impaired<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
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>Position # 40407
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>Location: <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />Lincoln, Nebraska
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>Job Site: Orientation and Adjustment Center for the Blind
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>Salary: (Bachelor’s Degree) $ 2,447.96 / month
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>             (Master’s Degree)     $ 2,828.75 / month
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>Opening date: August 18, 2007   Closing Date: August 27, 2007
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>Apply in person at Nebraska State Personnel or online at <BLOCKED::http://www.wrk4neb.org/>www.wrk4neb.org
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>Description of duties:
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>Provides instruction to students in contracted, non-contracted Braille, Braille displays and instruction in electronic note takers.
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>Provides counseling with students about blindness and attitudes towards blindness.
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>Evaluates client progress and reports on it in written form, as well as to other Orientation Center team members in a team meeting forum.
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>Prepares periodic reports evaluating the Client’s progress toward successful rehabilitation.
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>Works effectively as a member of the Orientation Center team and participates in all of its functions.
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>Participates with students in educational, social and training activities.
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>Performs related work as desired.
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>Requirements:
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>Masters or Bachelors degree in behavioral sciences or related area (Masters degree preferred)
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>Extensive knowledge of Braille and teaching experience required.  Familiarization with blindness technology helpful.
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>Criminal background check will be conducted on top candidates.
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>Fatos Floyd, CRC
>Director, Nebraska Orientation Center for the Blind
>Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>Our Mission:
>Empowering blind individuals,
>Promoting opportunities,
>and building belief in the blind.
>(402) 471-8120
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>Fatos Floyd, CRC
>Director, Nebraska Orientation Center for the Blind
>Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
>Our Mission:
>Empowering blind individuals,
>Promoting opportunities,
>and building belief in the blind.
>(402) 471-8120
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