What are the responsibilities and job description for the ITR Evening Staff – Baltimore, MD position at Blind Industries and Services of Maryland?
Are you someone who has an energetic, upbeat, and personal demeanor? Would you like to inspire a blind individual by teaching non-visual independence enrichment classes? Do you believe in the capabilities of the blind community and want to play a strong role in helping it reach its full potential? If so, then this is a job you need to apply for!
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Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is a 501C3 nonprofit organization that supports the blind community by providing stable and rewarding career opportunities, innovative rehabilitation programs, economic and personal independence, and appropriate resources for training and education. Because we continue to grow, we need qualified, passionate, and dedicated instructors to join our team. Along with a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide all that you need (e.g., curriculum, mentorship, etc.) to be successful in the classroom.
What will you be doing?
The Evening Instructor will provide instruction to residential students in all class disciplines in an apartment setting. This will include the various aspects of residential living (cleaning, organizing, food preparation, shopping, navigating to and from activities, and time management).
Essential Position Functions :
- Provide nonvisual blindness training in all areas of the Adult Residential program; focused on apartment management.
- Proficient in Structured Discovery methodology, including Orientation & Mobility, Braille, Technology, and Independent Living.
- Deliver blindness mentoring to students and their families.
- Externally promote the organization and participate in public or private functions as a representative of the company.
- Be part of a team that conducts apartment move-in and move-out procedures for students.
- Be part of a team that provides new student orientation.
- Be part of a team that makes daily rounds of each student apartment, including weekly inspections.
- Promote interaction among students through organized activities, seminars, and monthly meals.
- Prepare monthly student reports.
- Work with youth and senior training programs as needed.
- Promote and maintain a safe working environment and adhere to safety standards.
Qualifications
This is a tremendous opportunity! We offer a competitive salary based on education, experience, and other qualifications. BISM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) with match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and more!
Each year BISM provides programs and services that serve over 2000 blind citizens. BISM employs 475 exceptional associates at our twelve facilities in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky, and North Carolina where we manufacture the highest quality products.
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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