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From: Devva Kasnitz [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 23 January 2001 06:06
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Subject: 2 POSITION OPENINGS
From: "Tom Seekins" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject:
Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 12:42:03 -0700
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Dear Friends.
The Rural Institute on Disabilities at the University of Montana, of which
RTC:Rural is a component, is recruiting for an Associate Director. This is
a senior position. As a member of the UAP's Executive Board, this position
is responsible for coordinating dissemination and training activities across
the Institute. We are also looking for a person with expertise in an area
of disability and rehabilitation that includes a history of successful grant
writing or publication.
If you know anyone you might recommend who might be interesting in an
opportunity to live in the Montana wonderland, they can check out the
Institute's web site at http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Or they can call me
at 406-243-2654 or email me at [log in to unmask]
Hope the holiday season finds you and your in peace and good health.
Tom Seekins
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Devva,
>
>Would you please circulate this on your various listserves and among your
>peers. The position would report to me. It has a great deal of potential
for
>expanded responsibility in policy and research and for more hours.
>
>Thank you very much,
>Dede Leydorf
>--------------
>POSTED ON WEBSITE AT WWW.WID.ORG
>
>JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
>-IDA Program Coordinator-
>Individual Development Account Pilot Program for People with Disabilities
>
>WID & PROJECT/PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
>Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) offer a unique opportunity for lower
>economic populations to save toward specific goals, receive savings matches
>from 1:1 to 1:9, while also receiving financial counseling and training
>through the assistance of a community organization. The savings may be used
>toward employment, homeownership and post-secondary education.
>
>IDA Pilot Project for People with Disabilities aims to yield insight on how
>to best include people with disabilities in IDA programs. People with
>disabilities currently face many layers of policy and program barriers
>preventing their full participation.
>
>POSITION/RESPONSIBILITES SUMMARY:
>The IDA Program Coordinator will conduct research, track and administer all
>aspects of this pilot program and will take on other relevant activities as
>appropriate. The Coordinator will liaison with potential funders, policy
>experts, program administrators and the broad community, providing
technical
>assistance and training. In addition, the coordinator will be called upon
to
>produce reports, grant proposals, and articles for publication for
>dissemination to a broad audience. This person will be required work in
>cooperation with WID personnel, people with disabilities in the community
and
>with WID community partners.
>
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
>· Good presentation skills
>· Strong writing ability
>· Bachelor's degree
>· Understanding of and experience with disability issues
>
>PREFERENCES:
>· Knowledge of community economic development programs, including
Individual
>Development Accounts
>· Knowledge of public assistance programs including, TANF, SSI and SSDI
>· Easygoing personality and the ability to work well with a team
>· Experience working with people with disabilities
>
>REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to Economic Center Manager
>
>COMPENSATION: 50% of the FTE of $34,000--$39,000, plus full benefits
>
>APPLICATION PROCESS: Send resume, cover letter and one writing sample to:
>
>World Institute on Disability
>Attn: Selection Committee for IDA Coordinator
>510-16th Street, Suite 100
>Oakland, CA 94612
>FAX: (510) 763-4109 - NO CALLS PLEASE
>
>The full job description for this position and information about WID will
be
>mailed to each applicant upon receipt of resume and cover letter of
interest.
>
>Application Deadline: January 5, 2001
>
>Applications Review: January 8-January 12
>
>Interviews and Testing: January 15-January 19
>
>Final Selection: January 22, 2001
>
>Proposed Position
>Start Date: February 1, 2001
>
>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
>Qualified applicants with disabilities who are invited to interview for
this
>position may address requests and questions regarding reasonable
>accommodations to the attention of the Personnel Manager.
>
>Applicants, employees, and guests using services dogs are responsible for
>their professional conduct and maintenance. As a safety precaution to our
>staff with severe allergies, we request users of service dogs advise the
>receptionist of their appointment
>prior to arrival.
>
>WID promotes a scent/chemical free environment. To support this effort,
WID
>asks that all applicants, employees, and guests refrain from wearing/using
>scented products and chemicals while in our offices or sponsored events.
>
>TRAVEL/RELOCATION:
>WID cannot cover the cost of travel or relocation, but encourages all
>interested applicants to apply.
>
>WID is an equal opportunity employer. All persons, including disabled
>persons, elders, women, racial and ethnic minorities, are encouraged to
apply.
>
>
>
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