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Sign Up Now for Aug. 31 Jobsite Conversation Series Visit

Our next visit takes place on Wednesday, August 31st. We will visit Chris Giuntoli, who is the Director of Event Planning at San Francisco Marriott Marquis, one of the company’s most prominent hotels.

After graduating from Penn State University with a degree in hotel management, Chris began his career at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis as a Convention Services Housekeeping Aide and worked his way up to his current position as Director of Event Planning. Special tools like an audio calculator, high-intensity magnifying projector and a talking BlackBerry help Chris meet the demands of a fast-paced work environment.

Chris proclaims, “There is a big fulfillment in the management of an event. Achieving the customer’s goals is an unexplainable feeling, and the bond that you make with that customer is priceless.”

Chris has nearly two decades of experience in his field and many accomplishments, professional insights and exciting stories to share with our group, including his experience during the hotel’s grand opening on October 17, 1989, the day of the Loma Prieta earthquake.

In recent weeks we have visited a blind scientist, a blind massage therapist, a blind city budget analyst, a blind student accessibility coordinator, a blind attorney, a blind rehabilitation supervisor and a blind CEO. We look forward to our visit with Chris, as it will without doubt be another inspiring and informative installment of the LightHouse’s Jobsite Conversation Series.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 30, as space is limited. To register for the Jobsite Conversation Series, or to find out more about it, please contact:

Rich Russo
Community Services Program Assistant
(415) 694-7352
rrusso@lighthouse-sf.org

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Employment Opportunity – Job Title: PART-TIME RESIDENT ASSISTANTS .

Company Overview

Evans Property Management, Inc. (EPMI) was originally formed in 1984 to ensure quality management of all AF Evans residential communities. EPMI has since grown to offer management of independent properties and to expand our services beyond those provided by traditional property management companies.At EPMI, we are diverse in our spectrum of properties. With over 7,000 units under management, spanning California, Washington, Nevada, Texas and Oregon, our property management company is unique for the spectrum of urban and suburban projects it manages. Our portfolio ranges from high density, mixed-use rentals to garden-style apartments with family-focused amenities.

Job Title:

PART-TIME RESIDENT ASSISTANTS

Company:

EPMI

Experience:

1 to 3 years

Salary:

not provided

Job Location:

Walnut Creek, CA

Byron Park, located beautiful Walnut Creek, CA, has long been recognized in the industry as a superior residential community for independent living and now for assisted living.  The goal of the Byron Park  staff is to provide a high level of quality care and  service for our resident.   We have immediate openings for part-time Resident Assistants   If you are a self-motivated individual who is looking for a career instead of just a job, we want you.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

a)      Education/Experience:
·         High School Diploma or certificate of equivalency.

·         At least one year Experience working with the elderly.
b)      Skills:
·         Current First Aid Certification or willing to complete and obtain certificate.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Criminal clearance, including fingerprinting, is required prior to presence in the facility.

Health screening/physical required within 30 days of employment, TB test results within 7 days and both will not be older than six months. 

Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout Community during working hours.

Must be able to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies, etc., between 25-50 pounds.

Must possess sight/hearing/speech senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Emotional stability evidenced.

Able to assist in the evacuations of residents.

Assisted Living is a 24 hour per day, 7 days per week business, which requires employees to have flexible hours and/or shifts. May be required to work beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends, evenings & holidays when necessary.

To apply;

http://www.sanfranciscodiversity.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=2428119&utm_campaign=JCpartner&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=jobLink&utm_content=v1

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ACB and Google Conduct Survey to Better Understand Computer Usage and Assistive Technology Patterns in the Blind Community

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) recently announced it will be working with Google Inc. to survey blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind individuals to better understand how they use computers and assistive technology to access information.

The survey, developed jointly by Google and the American Council of the Blind, will gather data about technology use and needs in the blind community. Respondents will be able to complete the survey by either telephone or web. Survey data will be used to better understand how blind users interact with the web, which assistive technologies they find most useful, and how they make decisions about whether to switch or upgrade tools.

The survey, which will run through mid-September, is available immediately at www.acb.org/googlesurvey. Individuals who want to take the survey by telephone, please call 347-772-8355.

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2011 NFBC Scholarships Available!

The National Federation of the Blind of California annually awards several scholarships to qualified blind students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in order to achieve an academic degree. This opportunity is also available to high school seniors preparing to enter undergraduate programs.

Scholarship amounts vary from two to five thousand dollars. Completed applications and all required documents must be postmarked by September 15th, 2011.

For more information, go to http://sixdots.org/2010/06/2010-nfbc-scholarship/

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Help raise money for the Please Touch Community Garden!

There have been some unforeseen obstacles along with some unexpected costs that have come with trying to sprout a garden in such an urban concrete environment (vermin control, needs for extra construction work). They have left The Please Touch Garden in need of help.

Join us at Swig (swigbar.com) to raise money for the Please Touch Community Garden. Enjoy live music, DJ’s, and drink specials. Basically come out and show your support by grabbing a drink and having a darn good time.

When: Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Where: Swig, 561 Geary Street., San Francisco, 94102

No need to wait to help us out. You can follow this link to RSVP and donate right now — If you cannot make it out for the fun you can still show your support and be there in spirit by making a donation:
http://www.snagtickets.com/product/page/cb52a75d13e89a08ec6cb0a792ded5e1

Learn more about the garden project at the Please Touch Community Garden Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pleasetouchcommunitygarden

Thank you for your support!

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Trouble Sleeping?

Are you falling asleep during the day? Do you ever feel like your sleep patterns are different than the rest of the world? If so, you may have a sleep problem related to your blindness. Would you like to help find a solution to this issue?

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is engaged in a medication study to address this disorder. Vanda is looking for participants to take part in an FDA trial. You will be compensated for your time if you are accepted into the trial. If you are interested, please contact the referral center at 1-888-389-7033 or go to www.non24registry.com to take a short survey.

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This Thursday: Jobsite Conversation Series Visit – Sign Up Now!

Our next jobsite excursion will take place on Thursday, August 25th. We will be visiting Serena Olsen, who currently works at the Japan Society of Northern California here in San Francisco. She incorporates a wide range of office management skills as part of her work, including event planning and membership coordination.

Serena earned her BA in global & international studies and linguistics from UC Santa Barbara with an emphasis in East Asia and Japanese, respectively. In 2006, she completed a master’s degree in international policy studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. She has traveled extensively throughout East and Southeast Asia for personal, academic and volunteer excursions, including a 2001 Pacific Rim Study Abroad program, a 2006 volunteer project with Tabitha Cambodia building stilt houses and several visits to dear friends in Indonesia.

After completing her graduate degree, Serena entered an intensive adult training program to learn how to effectively use Braille, a cane, JAWS and other important non-visual tools allowing her to pursue her personal and professional dreams.

Serena relocated to the Bay Area at the beginning of 2010 and quickly found work in two areas dear to her heart: Asia and improving livelihoods. In addition to her work at the Japan Society of Northern California, she teaches Braille at the Lions Center in Oakland and looks forward to a long and meaningful career as a non-profit professional. In her spare time, Serena enjoys delicious food and wine, cooking, spending time with friends, yoga and just about anything Asian.

In recent weeks we have visited a blind scientist, a blind massage therapist, a blind city budget analyst, a blind student accessibility coordinator, a blind attorney and a blind CEO. We look forward to our visit with Serena, as it will without a doubt be another inspiring installment of the LightHouse’s Jobsite Conversation Series.

Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 23, as space is limited. To register for the Jobsite Conversation Series, or to find out more about it, please contact:

Rich Russo
Community Services Program Assistant
(415) 694-7352
rrusso@lighthouse-sf.org

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BART Weekend Travel Delays

There will be minor delays on the Pittsburg/Bay Point line due to track maintenance on the following weekends:

August 19 to 22 and August 26 to 29
Start: 9:00 p.m. Friday
End: 4:00 a.m. Monday

Passengers traveling northbound will experience an estimated 15- to 20-minute delay during the hours work is being performed. Passengers traveling southbound may experience a 5-minute delay due to single-tracking.

There will also be estimated delays of 10 to 15 minutes on the Fremont line on the following Sundays due to track maintenance:

August 21 & 28
September 4, 11, 18 & 25

Please adjust your travel plans accordingly.