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New! SF LightHouse Youth Advocacy Support Group

The mission of the SF LightHouse Youth Advocacy Group is to arm youth and their parents with the tools and resources needed to become more informed, prepared, engaged, and confident in all aspects of scholastic and social life.

This group is designed specifically for parents, middle school students, high school students, and college students (both undergraduate and post-graduate). The SF Youth Advocacy Group will leverage the positive attitudes, philosophy and beliefs of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) as it relates to the abilities of the blind student, and the supportive role it has with parents. The SF Youth Advocacy Group is a proactive collaboration between the NFB San Francisco Chapter and SF LightHouse in order to offer a wide array of community-building and strengthening opportunities for blind and low vision youth and their families.

Some of the topics the advocacy group will cover include:

• College Life: life on the university and community college campus
• Rehabilitation: how to work with your counselor to get to your goals
• IEP 101(for students only): All you need to know about Individual Educational Programs (IEPs). An IEP is a blueprint for a student’s academic goals or educational path.
• Advocating for your child: tips, tricks and resources for parents of blind children
• Self-Advocacy: growing up and fitting in at middle school and high school (focus on developing age-appropriate habits and expectations for one’s self)
• Cane/guide dogs: pros and cons between these two methods of independent travel.
• Getting and staying active: how to get involved in sports and other physical and/or outdoor activities
• Community Service/Civic Engagement: how to become more involved in your community through volunteerism and activism

The LH Youth Advocacy Group will meet every 2nd Saturday of the month from 12 to 1:00 p.m. at the SF LightHouse, beginning on December 8, 2012.

To RSVP, please contact Darian Smith at dsmithnfb@gmail.com or John Liang, Director of Community Services at jliang@lighthouse-sf.org.

About The Facilitator

San Francisco resident Darian Smith is a former LightHouse client via Enchanted Hills Camp and other LightHouse-related youth recreation/education and employment programs. A community and campus organizer, Darian has held many leadership positions at City College of San Francisco. He is also an active member of the National Federation of the Blind where he currently serves as president of the San Francisco Chapter. A service-oriented person, Darian has served as a camp counselor, mentor, and member of AmeriCorps. Darian is a fervent believer that youth and students who are blind or visually impaired can achieve whatever personal, professional, academic or social goals they set for themselves, and he encourages everyone to set their sights high. When asked to talk about his hopes for the group, Darian said “I want to help answer questions that students have long sought answers for, but did not know where to get those answers. Through finding answers within the group and in the community, I hope we can strengthen ourselves and our belief in what’s possible”.

Employment Opportunity: Librarian (Digital Reference) (Vacancy #: 120125)

NLS Operations Alert

No. 12-89

DATE         :November 16, 2012

TO                :Network Libraries

FROM         :Stephen Prine, Acting Head, Reference Section

SUBJECT   :NLS vacancy announcement

NLS has posted the following vacancy announcement for a Digital Reference Librarian position:

Librarian (Digital Reference Librarian) (Vacancy #: 120125)
GS-1410-09 — Library Services (National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Partnerships and Outreach Programs) — $51,630.00–$67,114.00
Opening Date: November 6, 2012
Closing Date: December 6, 2012

Details of the position and the application process are at USA Jobs at the following URL:

https://www.usajobs.gov/

For more information contact:

Stephen Prine

Acting Head, Reference Section

spri@loc.gov

Employment Opportunity: Executive Assistant (Oakland/SF Bay Area, CA)

Subject: Executive Assistant (Oakland/SF Bay Area, CA)

Please direct your responses to: hr@matchesthatmatter.com

We are a fast growing, fully funded startup focused on building meaningful relationships through working together on community projects.

Our investors have success in building billion dollar portfolios and they are excited about our business model and growth projections.

Our dedicated team of seasoned professionals is bright, energetic and creative with passion for working in a results oriented, fun and stimulating environment. Approximately 60% of this position is direct support of the CEO and the President. The balance is spent managing a growing office, planning, and project management. If this feels like the type of opportunity you are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Our Executive Administrative Assistant will have:

• 5 – 10 years experience in successfully supporting a team of executives and managing the logistics of a small office.
   Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining premier customer service.
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• College preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written. Grammar matters.)
• Project management skills that include attention to detail and ability to work with minimal direction.
• A desire to be a part of a world-class team that takes the position that “no job is too big or too small”
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• Ability to supervise vendors and negotiate service contracts.
• Punctuality, dependability and ability to maintain confidential information.
• Worked successfully in a start-up environment.

Our Executive Administrative Assistant will:

• Anticipate and support the administrative needs of our Executives and directors by anticipating issues proactively.
• Arrange activities and services by ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a sense of humor.
• Protect confidential and proprietary information using
professional
discretion.
• Purchase office supplies and maintain office equipment in
working
order.
• Be the first impression of Matches That Matter by ensuring
phones
are answered professionally and visitors receive a warm welcome.

Are you ready to jump in on the ground floor of a funded, unique social relationship start-up?  This role will encompass greater responsibility as we open offices in other cities. If you are entrepreneurial, enjoy watching your efforts translate directly into results and thrive in a high performance environment, then Matches That Matter is your next career opportunity.

To apply, please send a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and resume to Sandra at: hr@matchesthatmatter.com

2012 $2,500 Alice Chavez Pardini Education Advancement Grant

If you are a legally-blind student in grades 3-12, college, graduate school or a certificate program who lives in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin or San Mateo counties, then you are eligible to win a $2,500 grant.

The San Francisco Chapter of the California Council of the Blind, CCB, will give a grant of up to $2,500 to a Bay Area student who is legally blind and can best demonstrate the need to improve his or her educational or employment opportunities.

Please submit a completed and postmarked application and essay by October 31, 2012, to:

The Alice Fund Committee
C/o Charlie Dorris
966 Union Street
San Francisco CA 94133

To request an application and instruction form or for further details contact Charlie Dorris at 415-775-0487 or via email at: tyreedorris@aol.com. You may also contact Ellie Lee at 415-378-6079 or via email at: ellieleesf@yahoo.com.

Employment Opportunity: CAPTIONMAX Transcribers – Independent Contractor

TV and typing make a great combination. Experienced transcriptionists wanted to help us create the best closed captions in the business. Are you a skilled transcriptionist who’s transcribed enough corporate meetings  for this lifetime? If so, submit your resume to CaptionMax and get to work transcribing all manner of television programs and help make media accessible for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing audience.

Location: Your Comfy Home

Rate: $1/min, contract position, work as much or as little as you can handle.

Requirements:   Broad knowledge base. High-level command of English language spelling and punctuation. High-speed internet connection. A computer with word processing and spreadsheet program.

Submit your resume and cover letter kwilliams@lighthouse-sf.org

Applications will not be considered without a cover letter describing yourself, your skills, and how they apply to this position.

Employment Opportunity: Statewide Field Organizer, CA

Employment Opportunity: Business Training Coordinator (Part-time)

TITLE:  Business Training Coordinator (Part-time)

LOCATION:  Berkeley

ACCOUNTABILITY: The Part-time Business Training Coordinator works under the supervision of the Business Services Manager to develop, plan, facilitate, and evaluate workshops targeted to the needs of Rubicon’s employer partners.  Primary responsibilities include: employer needs assessment, program design/development, project management, training facilitation, and program evaluation/measurement.

QUALIFICATIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Indicates essential duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

HOURS:                                     This is a, part time, non-exempt position.

HIRING RANGE:                   $18.20/hour – $20.05/hour depending upon experience and skills; additional compensation may be may be granted for proven English/Spanish bilingual proficiency.

NOTICE:  This description is to be used as a guide only.  It does not constitute a contract, commitment or promise of any kind.  Rubicon reserves the right to change, add, delete, upgrade or downgrade the position as dictated by business necessity at anytime with or without notice.

TO APPLY:  Send us a Rubicon Applicant Tracking Form with either your resume or with a Rubicon Employment Application.

How to Obtain Forms

Where to Submit

Send your completed Applicant Tracking Form (www.rubiconprograms.org/docs/Applicant_Tracking_Form_Data_Entry_2008.06.11.doc) with your resume or Employment Application (www.rubiconprograms.org/docs/Employment_Application_2008.04.30.pdf)

to:

Rubicon Programs Inc.

Human Resources

2500 Bissell Avenue

Richmond, California 94804

Fax: (510) 412-9029

Email: hr@rubiconprograms.org

DEADLINE:  This position is open until filled and may be closed at any time.

Rubicon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity of culture and thought. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

Rubicon is using E-Verify to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States.

Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant San Francisco

Employment Opportunity: Accounts Payable Coordinator, LightHouse S.F.

JOB POSTING

 POSITION:  Accounts Payable Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for all aspects of Accounts Payable and cash receipts in the LightHouse Finance Department.  Assists with month-end closing procedures and related work as required.

AGENCY EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:

As employees, we should:

• Read, understand, and adhere to all Agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct ourselves in a professional manner on and off the job, knowing that we are representatives of LightHouse.
• Perform all job responsibilities.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward everyone.
• Communicate regularly and appropriately with our supervisors, and colleagues within our own departments.
• Demonstrate efficient time management and the ability to prioritize our assignments.
• Consistently report to work on time, and be ready to begin performing our assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Work productively.
• Continue to learn and communicate a blindness-positive philosophy based on best current practices in the field.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education or equivalent:  Accounting degree preferred.

Experience:  Two years of Accounts Payable/Cash Receipts experience.

Other:  Ability to work both independently and with others as a team.  Strong interpersonal skills essential to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers and contacts.  Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Understands Accounts Payable (AP) and Cash Receipts (CR) policies and procedures.
• Carries out the duties of the AP and CR positions by computing, classifying, recording and verifying source data utilizing project code.
• Performs accounting functions in support of other departments as they relate to the maintenance of AP & CR.
• Analyzes AP expense accounts coding.
• Maintains all AP vendor files and CR documents.
• Maintains Payable Accounts and Cash Receipts account schedules
• Handles daily petty cash disbursements.
• Assists with departmental filing system and periodic archiving.
• Assists outside auditors during the annual certified audit.
• Prepares year-end 1099 forms.
• Cross-trains with Accounts Receivable Coordinator
• Other duties may also be assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Equal opportunity to all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.

All employees at LightHouse are hired for an indefinite and unspecified duration and consequently, no employee is guaranteed employment for a specified length of time.  Employment is at the mutual consent of the employee and LightHouse. Accordingly, either the employee or LightHouse can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause (“employment at will”).

Please submit cover letter / résumé in Word format, to hr@lighthouse-sf.org; thank you.