[bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto

  • From: "Evan Reese" <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2006 16:17:13 -0700

Probably, but I can't say exactly when just yet.

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Carrie Karnos 
  To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 4:04 PM
  Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Palo Alto


  Sure!  Are you going to be in Palo Alto soon?  Carrie

  Evan Reese <mentat1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
    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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