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[Mike Freeman]

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From: Sue Ammeter
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Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:04 PM
Subject: [Wcb-l] Job Openings



Disability Navigator Specialist



POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Governor's Committee on Disability issues and Employment is 
recruiting
applicants to fill five AmeriCorps*VISTA Member positions to serve as
members of Disability Program Navigator Teams in WorkSource Centers 
across
the State of Washington.  Under the direction of Local Disability 
Program
Navigators, these AmeriCorps*VISTA Members will serve as resources 
assisting
WorkSource staff and partners to improve the access, services and 
outcomes
that WorkSource Centers and Affiliates provide for job seekers who have
disabilities.  These positions will be located in the following cities 
in
Washington State: Omak, Bellingham, Olympia, Bremerton and Kennewick.



 Duties will include:



  a.. Provide coordination and logistic support for training activities
developed by the Lead Disability Program Navigators.
  b.. Assist in compiling data and preparing reports.
  c.. Participate in required Washington Service Corp and Disability 
Program
Navigator training and orientation activities.
  d.. Facilitate development of a Work Strides program.
  e.. Contact local employers to promote hiring and identify 
opportunities
for job seekers with disabilities.
  f.. Conduct outreach and onsite orientations with disability consumer
organizations and disability service provider organizations to introduce
people with disabilities to WorkSource.


HOURS / DAYS / SCHEDULE:

Will serve 40 hours per week with some flexible scheduling. Usually 8-5,
Mon-Fri.



POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  a.. Must be 18 years of age or older
  b.. Must have min. of HS Diploma/GED
  c.. Must be able to work independently, be trustworthy & dependable
  d.. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
  e.. Pass criminal background check.
  f.. Prompt and regular attendance is a MUST
  g.. Ability to present information to groups, individuals and 
community
members.
  h.. Use presentation technology and software.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  a.. Strong interest in helping job seekers with disabilities obtain 
jobs,
explore career choices and helping disability organizations learn about
WorkSource services.
  b.. Good communication skills, willing to interact with local 
employers to
identify employment possibilities.
  c.. Previous experience with disability preferred.
  d.. Computer experience in Outlook, MS Word & Excel preferred.


 STIPEND/BENEFITS:

Monthly living allowance of $949 in King County, $865 in Clark County 
and
$833 in all other counties.  Health insurance provided and childcare
assistance if income-eligible. Member can earn and educational award up 
to
$4,725 toward college expenses. These positions run for twelve months.
Members who successfully complete their participation will be eligible 
to
apply for an additional 1 year project, and would earn an additional 
$4,725
educational award for successful completion of the project. 
Participation in
this project will require the AmeriCorps VISTA Members to develop and
complete a Community Action Project, in addition to the other duties 
listed
in this recruitment notice.



CLOSING:

Application deadline is October 5th, 2007



HOW TO APPLY

Complete an AmeriCorps Application (Available on-line at
https://recruit.cns.gov/index.asp.)

and submit it to Denise Colley (DColley at esd.wa.gov)

P.O. Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507



(360) 438-3168 (Voice)

(360) 438-3167 (TTY)





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----- Original Message -----
From:
mailto:sue.ammeter at cablespeed.com Sue Ammeter
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Sent:
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:04 PM
Subject:
[Wcb-l] Job Openings
Disability Navigator Specialist
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Governor's Committee on Disability issues and Employment is recruiting
applicants to fill five AmeriCorps*VISTA Member positions to serve as
members of Disability Program Navigator Teams in WorkSource Centers across
the State of Washington.  Under the direction of Local Disability Program
Navigators, these AmeriCorps*VISTA Members will serve as resources assisting
WorkSource staff and partners to improve the access, services and outcomes
that WorkSource Centers and Affiliates provide for job seekers who have
disabilities.  These positions will be located in the following cities in
Washington State: Omak, Bellingham, Olympia, Bremerton and Kennewick.
 Duties will include:
  a.. Provide coordination and logistic support for training activities
developed by the Lead Disability Program Navigators.
  b.. Assist in compiling data and preparing reports.
  c.. Participate in required Washington Service Corp and Disability Program
Navigator training and orientation activities.
  d.. Facilitate development of a Work Strides program.
  e.. Contact local employers to promote hiring and identify opportunities
for job seekers with disabilities.
  f.. Conduct outreach and onsite orientations with disability consumer
organizations and disability service provider organizations to introduce
people with disabilities to WorkSource.
HOURS / DAYS / SCHEDULE:
Will serve 40 hours per week with some flexible scheduling. Usually 8-5,
Mon-Fri.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  a.. Must be 18 years of age or older
  b.. Must have min. of HS Diploma/GED
  c.. Must be able to work independently, be trustworthy & dependable
  d.. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
  e.. Pass criminal background check.
  f.. Prompt and regular attendance is a MUST
  g.. Ability to present information to groups, individuals and community
members.
  h.. Use presentation technology and software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  a.. Strong interest in helping job seekers with disabilities obtain jobs,
explore career choices and helping disability organizations learn about
WorkSource services.
  b.. Good communication skills, willing to interact with local employers to
identify employment possibilities.
  c.. Previous experience with disability preferred.
  d.. Computer experience in Outlook, MS Word & Excel preferred.
 STIPEND/BENEFITS:
Monthly living allowance of $949 in King County, $865 in Clark County and
$833 in all other counties.  Health insurance provided and childcare
assistance if income-eligible. Member can earn and educational award up to
$4,725 toward college expenses. These positions run for twelve months.
Members who successfully complete their participation will be eligible to
apply for an additional 1 year project, and would earn an additional $4,725
educational award for successful completion of the project. Participation in
this project will require the AmeriCorps VISTA Members to develop and
complete a Community Action Project, in addition to the other duties listed
in this recruitment notice.
CLOSING:
Application deadline is October 5th, 2007
HOW TO APPLY
Complete an AmeriCorps Application (Available on-line at
https://recruit.cns.gov/index.asp https://recruit.cns.gov/index.asp
.)
and submit it to Denise Colley ( mailto:DColley at esd.wa.gov DColley at esd.wa.gov
)
P.O. Box 9046 Olympia, WA 98507
(360) 438-3168 (Voice)
(360) 438-3167 (TTY)
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