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FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials
by ebell＠pdrib.com 28 Sep '16

28 Sep '16

Director of College Preparation Program Perkins School for the Blind is a nationally renowned educational institution with nearly two centuries of serving children and young adults who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. We are seeking an experienced and innovative professional to be the Director of College Preparation Program. Reporting to the Executive Director of Educational Program and Superintendent, the Director of College Preparation Program will lead this new and groundbreaking initiative. The College Preparation program prepares young blind adults for the social and academic rigors of college. Through experiential learning and opportunities, technical and academic instruction, personal empowerment and living skills training, the program is expected to improve college graduation rates for blind and visually impaired students. The initial two-semester program pilots in September 2017 and runs through May 2018. The director will create a comprehensive program drawing upon the expertise of Perkins' staff and network. The director is responsible for developing the program including creating the curriculum, developing and managing the program's business model, working with marketing to reach prospective students and managing the daily operations of the program. Primary responsibilities include: * Develop and implement hands-on curriculum to supplement academic skills, prepare students to fully participate in student life and develop career preparation skills all with the goal to reduce isolation and increase success at college * Define goals, target market and value proposition for the program. * Develop and execute of a strategic and comprehensive recruiting and admissions plan. * Hire, provide on-going training for, and oversee day and residential programming and staff. * Define and manage on-campus and off-campus activities for social, academic, personal and career growth. * Define and manage the program's business model: set tuition; identify scholarship needs and financial aid implications. * Budget management and oversight; ensuring cost objectives are met. * Develop and maintain relationships with external partners including: colleges, universities, disability service officers, other nonprofits with similar interest in college preparations and employers offering internships. * Develop metrics for evaluation and measure success of the program; report on grants. * Support on-going fundraising efforts. Perkins is searching for a creative leader to develop a unique program to solve a national problem. Ideal candidates will possess at least ten years of related and significant work experience in creating, implementing and on-going educational, vocational, pre-college, and/or gap year programs. Experience with college disability services and programs, college services for underrepresented and at-risk populations, or other programs and services for disabled populations is highly relevant. A master's degree in education, human services or related field preferred. Candidates will also possess: * Strong leadership skills and experience building and managing teams. * Ability to build strong and engaging relationships with colleges, universities, disability officers and other post-secondary academic programs. * Ability to drive cross-team collaboration with diverse groups in a cross-functional organization. * Experience communicating and engaging with various audience both external and internal stakeholders, and across multiple levels from C-suite to individual contributors. * Track record of success developing and implementing engaging and effective programming. * Deep understanding of current market trends and research. *** Sent on behalf of Ed Bosso Superintendent Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon Street Watertown MA 02472 P: 617-972-7316 Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com ************************************************************** "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould From: David Ticchi [mailto:dticchi at comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 9:41 AM To: 'Fredric Schroeder' <fschroeder at sks.com>; ebell at latech.edu Subject: FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials Hello Fred and Eddie, FYI, this is a wonderful opportunity; I hope that we can find someone to fill it. I have shared it with President Riccobono and the three center directors. Best, David From: Bill [mailto:whenderson50 at comcast.net] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 11:26 AM To: Amy Ruell Cc: David Ticchi Subject: FW: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials Hi Amy, Please spread the word. Perkins has received funding to start a college prep program for blind students who have finished high school but who could benefit from additional training / experience before starting college. Perkins is looking for a director of this program and a job description is attached. This program has tremendous potential. Best wishes. Bill From: Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org <mailto:Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org> [mailto:Ed.Bosso at Perkins.org] Sent: Monday, September 26, 2016 9:46 AM To: whenderson50 at comcast.net <mailto:whenderson50 at comcast.net> ; Corinnegro at comcast.net <mailto:Corinnegro at comcast.net> ; dmanzo at cotting.org <mailto:dmanzo at cotting.org> ; cliffdux at gmail.com <mailto:cliffdux at gmail.com> ; katherine.chapman at ollyshoes.com <mailto:katherine.chapman at ollyshoes.com> ; mcontey at gmail.com <mailto:mcontey at gmail.com> ; pladd at dwightrudd.com <mailto:pladd at dwightrudd.com> ; rhepper at iso-ne.com <mailto:rhepper at iso-ne.com> ; Thomas_Hehir at gse.harvard.edu <mailto:Thomas_Hehir at gse.harvard.edu> Cc: Lisa.Calise at Perkins.org <mailto:Lisa.Calise at Perkins.org> ; Dave.Power at Perkins.org <mailto:Dave.Power at Perkins.org> ; Scott.MacDowell at Perkins.org <mailto:Scott.MacDowell at Perkins.org> Subject: RE: Perkins Education Committee Meeting Materials Hello All - There were several items requested at the recent Education Committee meeting including: 2008 NEASC Visiting Team report and related documents, the position description for the Director of College Prep Programs as well as information related to program design. Although I had hoped to gather all of the documents and send them at the same time, I do not want to delay in sending a copy of the position description as we are aggressively looking to fill the position as soon as possible. I will be forwarding all other requested documents shortly. Thanks, Ed Ed Bosso Superintendent Perkins School for the Blind 175 North Beacon Street Watertown MA 02472 P: 617-972-7316

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Position Announcement - Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors - St. Louis and Kansas City
by Michael.A.StJulien＠dss.mo.gov 22 Sep '16

22 Sep '16

Good Afternoon, Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind is recruiting for 4 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor vacancies. The positions are located in: * 2 VRC positions in Kansas City - contact Rekha Nanchal at 816-889-2850; * 2 VRC positions in St. Louis-South - contact Katherine Cronin at 314-933-7330. For questions related to the positions please see the contact names listed above. Thank you. Michael St.Julien Assistant Deputy Director Missouri Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 573-751-4989 (Office) 573-680-4074 (Cell) 573-751-4984 (Fax) michael.a.stjulien at dss.mo.gov "This communication is being transmitted by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender and destroy the material received."

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Technology Instructor Position in Hawaii
by ebell＠pdrib.com 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Subject: Re: [rehab] Technology Instructor Position in Hawaii Some folks have had trouble using the direct download link, so I am re-posting this job opportunity with the application attached and a different link. CALLING ALL TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTORS! There is a technology instructor position opening at the Structured Discovery center in Honolulu! I have been working here for almost one month, and I can say that my first month of working here has been excellent. I love being a part of this team. I was very hesitant in the application process because I had heard a lot of mainland rhetoric about the cost of living in Hawaii, but those of us who live here can tell you the real story. The application must be completed and submitted in paper form. Here is where you can download the application: http://humanservices.hawaii.gov/employment-opportunities/ Click on "Rehabilitation Teacher for the Blind II." There is also a job listing on GlassDoor, which is a bit more accessible. It's a good place to read about the job. Here it is: https://www.glassdoor.com/job-listing/rehabilitation-teacher-for-the-blind-i i-sr-18-oahu-state-of-hawaii-JV_IC1140656_KO0,50_KE51,66.htm?jl=1945355854 Please come join us in Honolulu! Justin Salisbury Justin M. Salisbury, MA, NOMC, NCRTB, NCUEB Opportunity Ambassador National Federation of the Blind Email: President at Alumni.ECU.edu<mailto:President at Alumni.ECU.edu> LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-salisbury "Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." William Butler Yeats

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Advertisement for O&M Instructor in New Jersey
by ebell＠pdrib.com 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

The New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI), a division within the Department of Human Services, is seeking to hire up to four Orientation and Mobility Instructors within the next three months to provide itinerant instruction to consumers served by the agency. CBVI serves individuals throughout the lifespan, i.e., infants, children and adults. Job Opportunity: August 4, 2016 TITLE: Orientation and Mobility Instructor (4) positions available) SALARY: $59, 031.79 ? $83,803.57 DEFINITION: Under direction of a Supervisor of Rehabilitation Training or Assistant Supervisor of Educational Programs in the Commission for the blind and Visually Impaired, Department of Human Services, provides for the evaluation, education, and training of blind and visually impaired and multi-handicapped individuals in the area of particular specialty in order to prepare them for maximal independent living, orientation, mobility, and vocational skills; does related duties as required. EDUCATION: A valid Orientation and Mobility Instructor Certification issued by either the Academy for Certification of Vision rehabilitation and Educational Specialists or the National Blindness Certification Board. EXPERIENCE: Twenty ? four (24) months of appropriate, certified teaching experience in an approved school. LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver?s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Interested candidates possessing the requirements should forward resumes with their letter of interest to: EMAIL: Jessie.powell at dhs.state.nj.us <mailto:Jessie.powell at dhs.state.nj.us> THANK YOU! Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> ebell at latech.edu <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com ************************************************************** "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould From: John.Walsh at dhs.state.nj.us [mailto:John.Walsh at dhs.state.nj.us] Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 1:02 PM To: ebell at latech.edu Subject: Advertisement for O&M Instructor in New Jersey Here is the ad for our O&M Instructor John C. Walsh, M.Ed., CRC Chief of Program Administration New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired 153 Halsey Street, 6th Floor PO Box 47017 Newark, NJ 07101 V: 973-648-3549 F: 973-648-2201 john.walsh at dhs.state.nj.us www.cbvi.nj.gov ?The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.? Socrates _____ This E-mail, including any attachments, may be intended solely for the personal and confidential use of the sender and recipient(s) named above. This message may include advisory, consultative and/or deliberative material and, as such, would be privileged and confidential and not a public document. Any Information in this e-mail identifying a client of the Department of Human Services or the Department of Children and Families is confidential. If you have received this e-mail in error, you must not review, transmit, convert to hard copy, copy, use or disseminate this e-mail or any attachments to it and you must delete this message. You are requested to notify the sender by return e-mail.

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FW: Iowa Department for the Blind Director's Position
by ebell＠pdrib.com 29 Aug '16

29 Aug '16

The Iowa Commission for the Blind is seeking applications for the position of Director of the Iowa Department for the Blind. The incumbent functions as the director of the Department for the Blind, an executive branch agency of Iowa state government. The director heads the state agency providing services to blind persons. These services include vocational and independent living rehabilitation, adult orientation center training, the business enterprises program, and library services for the blind and physically disabled. The director is exempt from the merit employment system of Iowa state government and serves at the pleasure of the commission, which seeks applicants with a positive philosophy of blindness, high expectations of blind persons, and commitment to providing an array of services which includes rehabilitation that leads to work and other services empowering blind persons to discover and maintain self-reliant independence. It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment. *Minimum Qualification Requirements: This is a non-merit position. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university and have at least five years' experience in management level work. Salary Range: $63,690 - $97,460 annually, plus comprehensive benefit package. For further information, contact Tiffany Bickell at 515-281-1336 or 800-362-2587. Applicants should not apply through BrassRing/Department of Administrative Services ***Applications through BrassRing/Department of Administrative Services only will not be accepted, please follow below instructions*** Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and letter of application to Tiffany Bickell via email @ Tiffany.Bickell at blind.state.ia.us no later than the closing September 5, 2016 at 11:00 pm CST. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com ************************************************************** "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould From: Tiffany Bickell [mailto:Tiffany.Bickell at blind.state.ia.us] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2016 9:05 AM To: ebell at latech.edu Subject: Iowa Department for the Blind Director's Position Dr. Bell, The Iowa Department for the Blind is re-posting the job announcement for the director position. Could you please send out the attached announcement to your list serve? Thank you so much, Tiffany Bickell Executive Assistant to the Director Commission Board Secretary

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Job Opening at BISM
by mperet＠BISM.org 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

BLIND INDUSTRIES AND SERVICES OF MARYLAND POSITION POSTING If interested please contact Andy McIver at amciver at bism.org<mailto:amciver at bism.org> or call 410-737-2648. Date Posted: 08/22/16 Requested start date: ASAP Position Title: Rehabilitation Instructor / Structured Discovery Department: Rehabilitation - Baltimore Hiring Manager: Andy McIver Salary: $32,500 - $48,750 Number: 1 Position Available Schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday* *Evening and weekends as needed Essential Position Functions: 1. Provide training in areas of the CORE program: Computer Technology, Independent Living, and Braille & Orientation & Mobility to CORE Students. Emphasis will be on Technology. 2. Provides day-to-day training and education of others; works in a creative environment which requires invention, imagination, originality and talent; (CORE Program.) 3. Participates in planning, implementation and evaluation of objectives and goals. 4. Principal mentor and coach to others (including CORE students.) 5. Provide blindness philosophy training to CORE program students. 6. Externally promotes the organization and participates in public or private functions as a representative of the company. 7. Prepare monthly reports and evaluations. 8. Work closely with Youth and Senior training programs as needed. 9. Performs other duties as assigned. 10. Provide training in the homes of potential students in all areas of Rehabilitation Training. Qualifications: 1. Requires education or learning beyond high school which was acquired by a prolonged course of specialized instruction. 2. Must be able to read and interpret industry-specific journals, financial reports and legal documents. 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills. 4. May be required to travel. 5. Must be proficient in alternative skills of blindness. Candidates must complete the position bidding form, take it to their current manager and have him/her complete the recommendation section, then give the form to the hiring manager. E.E.O. M/F/D/V www.bism.org<http://www.bism.org>

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Braille Instructor Structured Discovery Program
by ebell＠pdrib.com 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

FYI, please note: NCUEB certification will be considered in place of NLS certification. R-3385 Reference # 5229463 Posting Date: August 16, 2016 AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations. POSITION: Braille Instructor (260 Day Program) Structured Discovery Program / Office of Field Services, Birmingham Regional Center POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Must have obtained a bachelor's degree in Vision Rehabilitation Therapy or related field; certification in teaching of the visually impaired; or have documentation of at least one year of successful experience in teaching Braille. OR * Must have successfully completed a Structured Discovery Program and demonstrate knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which Braille instruction is integrated into core curriculum components. * Must know how to read the Braille code and how to write Braille using a slate and stylus. * Must demonstrate competency in Braille by scoring 90% on the AIDB Braille Skills Assessment within the first 120 days of employment. * Must obtain the Library of Congress National Library Service in Unified English Braille Transcriber Certification within twelve (12) months of employment date. * Must have a demonstrated good past attendance record. * Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; peer Braille instructors; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary Structured Discovery Programs. * Must demonstrate maturity, self-motivation and the ability to exercise sound judgment. * Must illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. * Must be computer literate and skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite. * The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI record repositories. Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.65 and appear for scheduled fingerprinting appointment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct Braille student pre/post assessments, focusing on the Structured Discovery student's long/short-term needs grounded in nonvisual techniques; cognitive problem solving; and concerted strategies for clarifying attitudes and raising expectations surrounding blindness. * Based on said assessment and continued evaluation, provide individualized Braille instruction and consultation for Structured Discovery Program participants. * Prepare lesson plans inclusive of sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs; Individualized Employment Plan and/or Personal Futures Plan; functioning and motivational levels. * Prepare and use equipment and materials for the development of Braille skills, following the Structured Discovery curricula and philosophy. * Integrate other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living, etc.) into lessons and Braille tasks. * Participate in cross-training in other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living). * Document Structured Discovery participant attendance and progress daily in written reports. * Manage an orderly classroom conducive to learning. * Use Gentry Referral Information Net (GRIN), maintaining student progress and monthly reports. * Provide in-service to AIDB and Structured Discovery staff as needed. * Participate in Structured Discovery Strategic Planning to provide a continuum of services aligning with AIDB's efforts to design innovative instructional programs to meet the unique and changing education and rehabilitation needs of students, consumers and families. * Educate through marketing/public relations to enhance/expand Structured Discovery. * Participate in departmental, inner-agency and campus-wide faculty/committee meetings, state/national meetings, workshops, presentations, conferences and consumer groups, sharing information and best practice methodology to internal/external audiences. * Review/update the Structured Discovery curriculum as necessary. * Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress that serves as a role model, setting a good example for Structured Discovery participants and aligning with the AIDB culture. * Perform other duties as assigned. SALARY: $32,898 - $48,054 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion) $35,404 - $53,696 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification) $37,082 - $56,201 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification) (260 Days) Direct deposit is required. This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery.

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Cane Travel and Assistive Tech Trainer Needed in New Mexico
by ebell＠pdrib.com 22 Aug '16

22 Aug '16

Greetings, Please distribute the following announcement widely and forward to any you believe may be interested. The New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center is seeking a motivated individual with a positive philosophy of blindness to join our team as a blindness Skills Instructor in the area of cane Travel or Computers and Assistive Technology. The orientation Center is certified by the National Blindness Professional certification Board, NBPCB, as a structured Discovery Cane Travel, SDCT, center and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF. We serve between 10 and 15 students daily with an average class size of 1 to 2 students. If you are interested in working with us, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1509194/blindness-skil ls-instructor-cfb-64121 To those using screen readers, you will need to update to Internet Explorer 11 before completing the on-line application. If you have difficulty accessing the application with a screen reader, please contact Andrea Rivera Smith at 505-695-5606 for assistance. Once you have applied, please e-mail me a copy of your resume and follow-up with the State Personnel Office to ensure all documents have been received in their appropriate formats. Incomplete applications will be rejected by the state Personnel Office and your information will not be forwarded to the Commission for further consideration. Some details regarding this position: Purpose of Position: To provide blindness skills training, primarily training in orientation and mobility or computers and assistive technology, using the structured discovery model to Vocational Rehabilitation consumers attending the New Mexico Commission for the Blind's Orientation Center in Alamogordo. This position is a Pay Band 65. SALARY: $15.28 - $26.59 Hourly $31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. OPENING DATE of posting: 08/15/16 CLOSING DATE of posting: 08/30/16 11:59 PM DEPARTMENT: Commission for the Blind LOCATION: Alamogordo **If you need assistance with your application, please call the State Personnel Office at (505) 476-7759 or via email at applicant.support at state.nm.us<mailto:applicant.support at state.nm.us>. Applicant Support: http://www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx Lucy Alexander Center Director New Mexico Commission for the Blind Phone: 575-437-0401 Extension: 32291 Direct: 505-383-2291 Fax: 575-434-3713 E-mail: lucy.alexander at state.nm.us<mailto:lucy.alexander at state.nm.us> This e-mail may contain confidential information only for the person or persons named above. Any use, distribution, copying, or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this transmission _______________________________________________ rehab mailing list rehab at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/rehab_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for rehab: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/rehab_nfbnet.org/ebell%40pdrib.com

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Cane Travel and Assistive Tech Trainer Needed in New Mexico
by PRESIDENT＠alumni.ecu.edu 19 Aug '16

19 Aug '16

>From Lucy Alexander: Greetings, Please distribute the following announcement widely and forward to any you believe may be interested. The New Mexico Commission for the Blind Orientation Center is seeking a motivated individual with a positive philosophy of blindness to join our team as a blindness Skills Instructor in the area of cane Travel or Computers and Assistive Technology. The orientation Center is certified by the National Blindness Professional certification Board, NBPCB, as a structured Discovery Cane Travel, SDCT, center and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF. We serve between 10 and 15 students daily with an average class size of 1 to 2 students. If you are interested in working with us, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/newmexico/jobs/1509194/blindness-ski… To those using screen readers, you will need to update to Internet Explorer 11 before completing the on-line application. If you have difficulty accessing the application with a screen reader, please contact Andrea Rivera Smith at 505-695-5606 for assistance. Once you have applied, please e-mail me a copy of your resume and follow-up with the State Personnel Office to ensure all documents have been received in their appropriate formats. Incomplete applications will be rejected by the state Personnel Office and your information will not be forwarded to the Commission for further consideration. Some details regarding this position: Purpose of Position: To provide blindness skills training, primarily training in orientation and mobility or computers and assistive technology, using the structured discovery model to Vocational Rehabilitation consumers attending the New Mexico Commission for the Blind's Orientation Center in Alamogordo. This position is a Pay Band 65. SALARY: $15.28 - $26.59 Hourly $31,782.40 - $55,307.20 Annually Minimum Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Education, Social Science, Behavioral Science, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a field such as orientation and mobility, vocational rehabilitation counseling, education, social work, gerontology, family and community services, child development, home economics related to families, or services for people with disabilities. Additional education may substitute for the required experience on a year for year basis. Experience in this job classification may substitute for the required education on a year for year basis. OPENING DATE of posting: 08/15/16 CLOSING DATE of posting: 08/30/16 11:59 PM DEPARTMENT: Commission for the Blind LOCATION: Alamogordo **If you need assistance with your application, please call the State Personnel Office at (505) 476-7759 or via email at applicant.support at state.nm.us<mailto:applicant.support at state.nm.us>. Applicant Support: http://www.spo.state.nm.us/State_Employment.aspx Lucy Alexander Center Director New Mexico Commission for the Blind Phone: 575-437-0401 Extension: 32291 Direct: 505-383-2291 Fax: 575-434-3713 E-mail: lucy.alexander at state.nm.us<mailto:lucy.alexander at state.nm.us> This e-mail may contain confidential information only for the person or persons named above. Any use, distribution, copying, or disclosure by any other person is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete this transmission _______________________________________________ rehab mailing list rehab at nfbnet.org http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/rehab_nfbnet.org To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for rehab: http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/rehab_nfbnet.org/president%40alumni.ecu.e…

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Residential Manager Structured Discovery Program, Birmingham Alabama
by ebell＠pdrib.com 17 Aug '16

17 Aug '16

R-3386 Reference #5229463 Posting Date: August 16, 2016 AIDB is sensitive to the needs of individuals who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing and for qualified applicants and employees will make reasonable accommodations. POSITION: Residential Manager (260 Day Program) Structured Discovery Program / Office of Field Services, Birmingham Regional Center POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * Must have a high school diploma or equivalent GED (General Equivalency Diploma) * Must demonstrate knowledge of the Structured Discovery philosophy and means by which the residential element is integrated into core curriculum components. * Successful experience working directly with students in a day program or educational setting. * Must pass a Braille proficiency test within the first 30 months of employment with a score of at least 80 percent. * Must demonstrate a history of good attendance. * Must illustrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff; consumers and their families; program graduates; peer instructors; advisory groups; and agencies such as the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services along with contemporary Structured Discovery Programs. * Must demonstrate maturity, self-motivation, and the ability to exercise sound judgment. * Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and illustrate outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * Must be able to work flexible hours, including afternoons, nights and weekends (Third Shift). * Must have or be able to obtain a valid state identification. * Must have or obtain CPR certification and keep certification current. * Must adhere to AIDB and Structured Discovery Policies & Procedures. * Must keep student information confidential. * Must model mature and responsible behavior especially, but not limited to, social outings with students who are blind or deafblind. * Must either possess or develop an understanding of cultures and needs of persons who are deaf, blind or deafblind, ensuring all actions and decisions demonstrate a respect for and value of persons with sensory loss. * Must be computer literate and skilled in using Microsoft Office Suite. * The successful applicant must submit to a criminal history background information check including, but not limited to, FBI and ABI record repositories. Upon offer of employment, the applicant must present a non-refundable fee of $49.65 and appear for scheduled fingerprinting appointment. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Must keep an AIDB-provided cell phone on-person at all times. * Assist consumers in the residential facility as appropriate. * Help consumers who are blind or deaf/blind evacuate building in case of an emergency. * Administer first aid if appropriate. * Inspect consumers' apartments at designated times and submit monthly reports. * Report damages or needs for apartments to the Structured Discovery Coordinator or BRC Director. * Treat all consumers and their families with respect. * Facilitate outings with consumers as advised by Structured Discovery Coordinator or BRC Director. * Plan, participate in and implement appropriate leisure and recreational activities when not otherwise scheduled. * Report any harmful activity or behavior that is against AIDB Policies and Procedures and/or Structured Discovery Handbook to the Structured Discovery Coordinator or BRC Director. * Integrate other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living, etc.) into residential activities. * Participate in cross-training in other Structured Discovery curricula core components (Orientation & Mobility, Assistive Technology, Independent Living, Residential Living). * Complete required inservices/workshops per AIDB policy. * Participate in Structured Discovery Strategic Planning to provide a continuum of services aligning with AIDB's efforts to design innovative instructional programs to meet the unique and changing education and rehabilitation needs of students, consumers and families. * Demonstrate professionalism in behavior and dress that serves as a role model, setting a good example for Structured Discovery participants and aligning with the AIDB culture. * Perform other duties as assigned. SALARY: $32,898 - $48,054 Scale MR Rank 5A (HS and Structured Discovery Program Completion) $35,404 - $53,696 Scale MR Rank 5B (BS- Class B Certification) $37,082 - $56,201 Scale MR Rank 5M (MS- Class A Certification) (260 Days) Direct deposit is required. This is an exempt position, and is not subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open Until Filled This position is funded by a grant award, funded by revenue generated, necessary for compliance or provides direct service delivery. Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC Director, Professional Development and Research Institute on Blindness Louisiana Tech University 210 Woodard Hall PO Box 3158 Ruston LA 71272 Office: 318.257.4554 Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax) Skype: edwardbell2010 ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu> <http://www.pdrib.com> www.pdrib.com ************************************************************** "I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and died in cotton fields and sweatshops." -- Stephen Jay Gould From: Jessica Edmiston [mailto:Edmiston.Jessica at aidb.state.al.us] Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 1:13 PM To: Edward Bell <ebell at pdrib.com>; ebell at latech.edu Cc: Cindy Jones <Jones.Cindy at aidb.state.al.us> Subject: FW: R-3386 Residental Manager Structured Discovery Program FYI Jessica L. Edmiston, M.Ed. Director, Birmingham Regional Center Project Coordinator, Alabama Initiative for Children and Youth who are Deaf-Blind Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind 220 34th Street South Birmingham, Alabama 35222 205.328.3989 (p) 205.323.3691 (f) 256.493.3360 (c) <http://www.aidb.org> www.aidb.org From: New Job Announcement Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 1:12 PM Subject: R-3386 Residental Manager Structured Discovery Program

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