[bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto

  • From: "Evan Reese" <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 11:28:30 -0700

are members and/or volunteers allowed to drop in for a few minutes if they 
happen to be in the vicinity?

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Carrie Karnos 
  To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 7:46 AM
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto


  Yes, Cindy's right.  Bookshare is a few blocks from the edge of the Stanford 
campus, and there's lots to do around here.  Lots of new and used bookstores, a 
good library system, and good public transportation.  Bookshare is a 10 minute 
walk from a Caltrain station, and it's one building away from El Camino, which 
is a major road going up and down the Peninsula (and in fact, up and down 
California).

  Carrie

  Grandma Cindy <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
    Carrie and the bookshare creew can tell you more about
    Palo Alto. I've never been there, but I think it's not
    too far from San Francisco, and I'm pretty sure
    Stanford is there, which means it should have a lot of
    interesting things to do, concerts, plays--and a nice
    library and, from the shopping Carrie does, good
    used-book stores. smile Marissa commuted from
    somewhere, but I think she drove--but there probably
    is good public transportation.

    Cindy R

    --- "Shelley L. Rhodes" 
    wrote:

    > Hey Dena and Cindy,
    > 
    > Thanks for reminding me of that position, I will be
    > applying there, and 
    > anywhere else, smile, that I can apply to, and will
    > see who bites, smile, 
    > and if I can live in the areas that are hiring.
    > 
    > Even if it is in the south or southwest, smile, as a
    > lot of the jobs are.
    > 
    > I do not like humidity and extremely hot weather and
    > neither does my dog. 
    > But we can adapt right, with a place that actually
    > has air conditioning as a 
    > necessity and not a "luxury" smile.
    > 
    > I have friends near Paulo Alto, but would of course
    > love any comments on the 
    > area, I am still applying and who knows.
    > 
    > Maybe you all will convert me to be a California
    > girl, would make being near 
    > GDB a lot easier in case I need anything, and it is
    > a nice area, accessible 
    > if I am not mistaken by Cal Train and the like.
    > 
    > 
    > 
    > But we shall send them everywhere.
    > 
    > 
    > Shelley L. Rhodes B.S. Ed, CTVI
    > and Judson, guiding golden
    > juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
    > Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
    > Graduate Alumni Association Board
    > www.guidedogs.com
    > 
    > Dog ownership is like a rainbow.
    > Puppies are the joy at one end.
    > Old dogs are the treasure at the other.
    > Carolyn Alexander
    > 
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "Dena" 
    > To: 
    > Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 11:26 PM
    > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: O_T Yellow jackets and
    > the visit and interview
    > 
    > 
    > Shelley,
    > 
    > Here are two job openings in Indianapolis, Indiana. 
    > Just joined the list
    > and am not sure whether you are willing to relocate,
    > etc. Just thought I'd
    > share.
    > 
    > There are two jobs in Indianapolis that you may be
    > interested in knowing
    > about.
    > Please share the below information with those who
    > might be interested.
    > From:
    > visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    > [mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
    > On Behalf Of Deanna Austin
    > Sent: Friday, September 29, 2006 11:32 AM
    > To: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    > Subject: [visionrehabtherapist] job openings in
    > Indianapolis
    > Please see the 2 job openings that are listed and
    > discussed below.
    > If you have any further questions please reply to
    > this email or email Joseph
    > Matlock,
    > HR manager, at
    > josephm@xxxxxxxxx
    > 
    > Bosma Industries for the Blind, Inc.
    > Job Description
    > Position Title: Itinerant Rehabilitation Teacher
    > Status: Salaried Exempt
    > Department: Program Services
    > Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation Services
    > Overall Responsibility:
    > The incumbent will travel throughout a wide
    > geographic area offering
    > independent
    > living skills instruction to adults who are blind
    > and visually impaired so
    > they may
    > function at a level which will result in an
    > independent lifestyle. The
    > Teacher is
    > responsible for the successful rehabilitation
    > program to enable an
    > individual to
    > remain independent in their home environment,
    > possible movement into a
    > Rehabilitation Center
    > or to vocational placement. Incumbent must be able
    > to provide their own
    > transportation
    > to various client sites.
    > Education and Experience:
    > Minimum of Bachelor�s degree in Vision
    > Rehabilitation Therapy, Education or
    > other
    > related field.
    > Required Skills and Abilities:
    > � Effective listening skills
    > � Ability to get along with others
    > � Ability to exercise discretion and
    > independent judgment
    > � Must be a team player and be flexible
    > �
    > Must be able to communicate effectively, in English,
    > both verbally and in
    > writing
    > � Must be highly detail oriented
    > �
    > Must be a self starter who is highly motivated and
    > requires minimal
    > supervision
    > �
    > Must have knowledge of State and Federal Laws,
    > rules, and regulations that
    > are applicable
    > � Must have knowledge of low vision aids
    and
    > appliances
    > �
    > Must have the ability to problem solve and utilize
    > necessary resources
    > Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    > The essential functions of the Itinerant
    > Rehabilitation Teacher consist
    > primarily
    > of, but are not limited to, the following:
    > �
    > Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, including personal
    > and home management,
    > communication
    > skills
    > �
    > Developing individualized plans in conjunction with
    > the client to meet
    > lifelong goals.
    > �
    > Instruct individuals and small groups in food
    > preparation, budgeting, money
    > management,
    > understanding prescribed diets, diabetes management,
    > house cleaning,
    > clothing care
    > and identification, personal grooming, sewing,
    > eating skills, business
    > etiquette,
    > and leisure activities
    > �
    > Conduct instruction in personal communication
    > skills, as appropriate for the
    > client�s
    > needs, including handwriting and signature, Braille,
    > telephone dialing,
    > reading using
    > low vision adaptive devices, and use of audio
    > devices
    > �
    > Emphasizes the effective use of any residual vision,
    > tactile and other
    > sensory modalities,
    > and reinforce learning associated with other areas
    > of instruction
    > �
    > Ability to accurately maintain case management files
    > and case reporting
    > �
    > Maintains list of community resources to make
    > appropriate referrals as
    > needed
    > � Other duties as assigned by supervisor
    > Core Competencies:
    > �
    > Bosma Industries is committed to open and honest
    > communication among all
    > employees;
    > all sharing the responsibility to listen to the
    > ideas and suggestions of
    > others
    > �
    > Bosma Industries employees will work to cultivate a
    > positive work
    > environment that
    > encourages creativity, values teamwork, shares
    > successes and rewards
    > excellence
    > �
    > It is the expectation of Bosma Industries that all
    > employees, visitors, and
    > community
    > contacts be treated with a sense of fairness,
    > cooperation and respect
    > �
    > At Bosma Industries we conduct ourselves with
    > integrity and honesty;
    > performing all
    > duties and responsibilities legally, ethically and
    > with professionalism
    > �
    > Bosma Industries employees are committed to
    > maintaining the confidentiality
    > of other
    > employees, program participants, and Bosma
    > information
    > �
    > Bosma Industries employees work to secure a safe and
    > healthy work
    > environment
    > The statements contained in this job description are
    > intended to describe
    > the general
    > nature and level of work performed in this position.
    > They are not intended
    > to be
    > construed as an exhaustive list of all
    > responsibilities, duties and skills
    > required
    > of the position. Management retains the discretion
    > to add to or change the
    > duties
    > of the position at any time.
    > BOSMA INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND, INC.
    > JOB DESCRIPTION
    > Position Title: Adjustment Counselor
    > Status: Salaried (Exempt)
    > Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation
    > Services
    > This position provides counseling services through
    > individual and group
    > sessions
    > to assist individuals who are blind or visually
    > impaired deal with the loss
    > of vision.
    > The Adjustment Counselor conducts tours and provides
    > intake services to
    > individuals
    > seeking information and/or entering programming at
    > the center based
    > rehabilitation
    > program. The Counselor is responsible for working
    > with a multi-disciplinary
    > team
    > in providing services to individuals who are blind
    > or visually impaired,
    > participates
    > in client conferences, makes referrals for
    > additional services, provides
    > minimal
    > case management for individuals being served and
    > provides education to the
    > community
    > about blindness.
    > Education and Experience:
    > The Adjustment Counseling position requires a
    > minimum of a Master�s Degree
    > in social
    > work, psychology, or counseling and at least three
    > years of work experience
    > in the
    > field of blindness and visual impairment. A minimum
    > of 2 years providing
    > individual
    > and group therapy is required.
    > Required Skills:
    > The Adjustment Counselor must possess effective
    > listening skills, strong
    > oral and
    > written communication skills and excellent problem
    > solving skills, along
    > with the
    > ability to work in a team-oriented environment. 
    > This position requires
    > strong leadership
    > skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks and a
    > commitment to improve the
    > quality
    > of the lives of blind, visually impaired and
    > disabled individuals.
    > Job Duties and Responsibilities:
    > �
    > Assists consumers in resolving personal issues
    > through counseling, conflict
    > management,
    > and mediation
    > �
    > Designs counseling programs and/or groups based on
    > the needs of program
    > participants
    > � Reports counseling service activity
    monthly
    > to management
    > �
    > Keeps records and writes reports evaluating
    > counseling activities
    > �
    > Maintains a cooperative relationship with community
    > partners such as
    > residential
    > providers, families and other service agencies
    > �
    > Provides education regarding blindness to various
    > organizations throughout
    > the community
    > �
    > Serves as a representative of Bosma at community
    > functions
    > � Attends staff meetings and all Bosma
    > functions
    > � Performs other duties as assigned
    > Leadership:
    > - Collaborates with other staff on pertinent issues
    > affecting the
    > organization
    > - Initiates opportunities to market Bosma
    > Industries� programs and services
    > in the community at large
    > - Performs all duties and responsibilities in an
    > ethical manner that
    > denotes a
    > high degree of professionalism
    > - Takes the initiative to seek feedback from other
    > staff and supervisor as
    > appropriate
    > Deanna Austin LSW, CVRT
    > Counseling Services Manager
    > Bosma Industries for the Blind
    > 8020 Zionsville Road
    > Indianapolis IN 46268
    > (317)704-8252
    > (317) 704-8253 fax
    > deannaa@xxxxxxxxx
    > "Putting people who are blind to work, works for
    > everyone."
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