Blind INC. 2012 Summer job postings

Job Openings
Buddy Counselor

Dates: July 9, 2012 through August 10, 2012

We at BLIND, Incorporated are seeking dynamic,
enthusiastic individuals to work as counselors in
our Buddy Program. This program serves children
ages 9-13. Applicants must be able to serve as
role models, and understand and share our
positive philosophy regarding blindness. These
individuals must be skilled in the non-visual
alternative techniques of blindness that we teach
at our training center. While being a graduate of
an NFB center is not a requirement, they should
have the same level of skill, self-confidence,
and independence that we expect from our graduates.

Required Skills:
• enjoy working with children
• be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor
• possess patience and the ability to work as part of a team
• enjoy teaching
• ability to read and write Braille
• proficiency in using word processing,
spreadsheets, , the internet, and email using
either the JAWS, VoiceOver, or Window-Eyes screen readers
• Ability to write clear and concise reports on student progress

Note: All applicants must pass a background check.

For more information, contact Charlene
Guggisberg, Youth & Special Programs Coordinator,
at 1-800-597-9558 ext. 251 or email a cover
letter and resume to cguggisberg@blindinc.org.






















Job Openings
PREP (formerly Life 101) Program Counselor

Dates: June 4, 2012 through August 10, 2012

We at BLIND, Incorporated are seeking dynamic,
enthusiastic individuals to work as counselors in
our PREP (Post-secondary Readiness & Empowerment)
Program. This program serves teenagers aged
14-17. The counselors must be able to serve as
role models, and understand and share our
positive philosophy regarding blindness. These
individuals must be skilled in the non-visual
alternative techniques of blindness that we teach
at our training center. While being a graduate of
an NFB center is not a requirement, they should
have the same level of skill, self-confidence,
and independence that we expect from our graduates.

Required Skills:
• enjoy working with teenagers
• be able to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor
• possess patience and the ability to work as part of a team
• enjoy teaching
• Ability to read and write Braille
• proficiency in using word processing,
spreadsheets, , the internet, and email using
either the JAWS, VoiceOver, or Window-Eyes screen readers
• ability to write clear and concise reports on student progress

Note: All applicants must pass a background check.

For more information, contact Charlene
Guggisberg, Youth & Special Programs Coordinator,
at 1-800-597-9558 ext. 251 or email a cover
letter and resume to cguggisberg@blindinc.org.



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