*Lighthouse of the Big Bend POSITIONS OPEN* We are growing and have several openings listed below. To see a detailed job description for each of the positions, please visit our website at www.lighthousebigbend.org . *To apply, please email a *cover letter* & resume to info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx *. No phone calls or faxes, please.*** * * (1) *NEW* Development Director*: (Full time administrative position) Professional staff responsible for creating and implementing the fundraising development plan in accordance with the agency’s goals and objectives to further the Lighthouse’s mission to assist people with vision loss in their pursuit of independence. Works under the director of the Executive Director; full time salaried position from $35,000 - $45,000 with excellent benefits including paid annual, sick & holiday leave, 100% health insurance, life insurance, retirement. **** * * *(2) Lighthouse Transition Specialist*: (Full time or part time teaching visually impaired/blind teenagers) Professional staff needed to provide instruction to high school students who are blind and visually impaired in adaptive travel skills, personal and home management, communications, social services, recreation & leisure, and vocational skills. The primary goal of this position is to provide the highest quality instructional services possible to assist teens who are blind or visually impaired with “transitioning” to independence whether a job or college. Works under the direction of the Assistant Director; can be part time hourly or the full time salaried position from $25,000 - $35,000 with excellent benefits including paid annual, sick & holiday leave, 100% health insurance, life insurance, retirement.**** * * *(3) Lighthouse Independent Living Specialist*: (Part time teaching visually impaired/blind seniors age 55 and older) Professional staff needed to provide the highest quality instructional services possible to people who are blind or visually impaired, primarily age 55 or older. Curriculum includes but is not limited to the following: independent living, personal and home management, communication, indoor orientation and mobility (pre-cane skills), social services, and recreation/leisure skills. Works 20 hours per week as a member of the instructional staff under the direction and training of the Independent Living Supervisor; hourly wage $14-$18 per hour.**** ** ** *(4) Lighthouse Orientation & Mobility Specialist*: (Part time travel training for visually impaired/blind adults) Professional ACVREP Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist needed to provide 15-20 hours per week instruction in adaptive travel skills to adults who are blind and visually impaired in the area of orientation and mobility within the 11 counties of the **Big Bend** (North Central Florida). Works under the direction of the Assistant Director; hourly wage of $18 per hour.**** *(5)* *Lighthouse Summer Part Time Drivers*: (Part time, summer)**** After school is out approximately June 10 – August 2, three drivers needed to drive a rental van and bring Transition students back and forth to their Summer Program, Monday – Thursday, 6-9am and 3-6pm; hourly wage of $8 per hour.**** ABOUT THE LIGHTHOUSE:** A non-profit agency since 1983, Lighthouse of the Big Bend provides free services for any person who is legally blind in **Franklin**, **Gadsden**, * *Hamilton**, Jefferson, **Lafayette**, **Leon**, **Liberty**, **Madison**, Suwannee, **Taylor** and ****Wakulla** **Counties****. The Lighthouse is a * ***United Way**** agency, fully accredited by the National Accreditation Council, and a member of the Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind. The Lighthouse is supported through contracts with the Florida Division of Blind Services, as well as grants through the ****United Way**, **Leon**** County, Capital Medical Society Foundation, and numerous corporate and private donations including an annual fundraising and public awareness event: Dining in the Dark.**** * TO APPLY*: Email a cover letter and resume to info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx . No phone calls or faxes, please. Applications without a cover letter may not be considered.*<http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline/ApplyStart.aspx?el=true&Job_DID=JHM56H6DZNPV03RPXXK> *** * ** **Lighthouse of the Big Bend “Guiding People Through Vision Loss”** *3071 Highland Oaks Terrace, ****Tallahassee**, **FL** **32301**** info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx - http://www.lighthousebigbend.org**** ** ** -- Lighthouse of the Big Bend - Guiding People Through Vision Loss 3071 Highland Oaks Terrace, Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 942-3658 - www.lighthousebigbend.org
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