[bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto

  • From: "solsticesinger" <solsticesinger25@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 19:18:07 -0500

I lived in Menlo Park for a short time, which is the next town over from Palo Alto. It is a nice town. The public transportation is quite good. The Stanford shopping center, as well as the Town and Country shopping center, are amazing.

Shannon
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Grandma Cindy" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:54 PM
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Palo Alto



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" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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" <dpolston4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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
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