Return-Path: <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id fA9GId001473; Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:18:39 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2001 11:18:39 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <00be01c16a02$c112d400$6c9ee0d8@oemcomputer> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Mary Ann Corley" <macorley1@earthlink.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-povracelit@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-POVRACELIT:651] 4 Job Postings for Access Living's YIELD the Power Project X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4807.1700 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 8274 Lines: 202 FYI: Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 05:08:23 +0000 From: "Sarah Triano, striano@us.inter.net" <striano@US.INTER.NET> To: DISABILITY-RESEARCH@JISCMAIL.AC.UK Subject: 4 Job Postings for Access Living's YIELD the Power Project - Please disseminate as widely as possible Partners in justice, After my signature you will find 4 job postings for an innovative, locally- based youth leadership program for youth with disabilities in Chicago, IL. Please disseminate these postings to any young people with disabilities or colleagues committed to youth-led social change that you may know. Peace, Sarah Triano JOB POSTING #1: 10/29/01 Job Posting Youth Leadership and Organizing Coordinator Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a Center for Independent Living, seeks a full-time Youth Leadership and Organizing Coordinator for its innovative and progressive two-year project, YIELD (Youth for Integration through Education, Leadership, and Discovery) THE POWER. The YIELD project is part of a two-year U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability and Employment Policy, innovative demonstration grant for youth with disabilities designed to increase the participation of youth with disabilities in mainstream workforce development activities. This position involves the development and implementation of a locally- based leadership, organizing, and independent living skills training program for one hundred youth with disabilities, ages 14-21, over the course of two years. In addition to setting up the program, the Coordinator will be responsible for conducting four 16-week leadership/organizing trainings using an existing youth leadership and organizing curriculum, and replication/dissemination of the curriculum. The position requires some local and out-of-town travel, as well as working on Saturdays. Applicants with experience working with young people, as peers or allies, is preferred. We are seeking applicants with group facilitation skills and familiarity with the disability rights movement and/or independent living movement. This position is particularly suited for individuals who are committed to youth-led social change. People with disabilities, and members of other minority communities, are highly encouraged to apply. Access Living offers excellent medical and vacation benefits. Interested Candidates should mail or fax a resume and cover letter to: Sarah Triano Youth and Education Team Leader/ YIELD The Power Project Director Access Living 614 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 253-7000 (phone) (312) 253-7001 (fax) (312) 253-7002 (tty) <mailto:sarah@accessliving.org> **************************************** JOB POSTING #2: 10/29/01 Job Posting Youth Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a Center for Independent Living, seeks a full-time Youth Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for its innovative and progressive two-year project, YIELD (Youth for Integration through Education, Leadership, and Discovery) THE POWER. The YIELD project is part of a two-year U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability and Employment Policy, innovative demonstration grant for youth with disabilities designed to increase the participation of youth with disabilities in mainstream workforce development activities. This position involves enhancing the capacity of existing Work Investment Act (WIA) Title I Youth programs in Chicago to integrate and serve youth with disabilities; assisting selected youth trainees of the YIELD project to lead and coordinate these efforts; and providing support to YIELD trainees who enter and participate in these, and other, mainstream youth programs. The position requires some local and out-of-town travel, as well as working some Saturdays. Experience working with young people (as peers or allies), knowledge of disability civil rights laws (ADA, 504, and IDEA), and familiarity with the disability rights movement and/or independent living movement is preferred. This position is particularly suited for individuals who are committed to youth-led social change. People with disabilities, and members of other minority communities, are highly encouraged to apply. Access Living offers excellent medical and vacation benefits. Interested Candidates should mail or fax a resume and cover letter to: Sarah Triano Youth and Education Team Leader/ YIELD the Power Project Director Access Living 614 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 253-7000 (phone) (312) 253-7001 (fax) (312) 253-7002 (tty) <mailto:sarah@accessliving.org> ************************************************************ JOB POSTING #3: 10/29/01 Job Posting Youth Leader/Organizer Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a Center for Independent Living, seeks two youth with disabilities to serve as quarter-time Youth Leaders/Organizers for its innovative and progressive two-year project, YIELD (Youth for Integration through Education, Leadership, and Discovery) THE POWER. The YIELD project is part of a two-year U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability and Employment Policy, innovative demonstration grant for youth with disabilities designed to increase the participation of youth with disabilities in mainstream workforce development activities. These positions involve serving as peer counselors for the participants in the YIELD project, and providing input and guidance, from a youth perspective, on all aspects of the project (particularly those related to furthering employment outcomes for youth with disabilities). Young persons with disabilities who demonstrate leadership and organizing potential, and who come to the project with a diverse set of life experiences, are preferred. This position is particularly suited for youth with disabilities who would like to become more involved in the disability rights movement and in the larger movement for social justice. Experience with peer counseling and organizing is recommended, but not required. Youth with disabilities, particularly young, disabled adults from other minority communities, are highly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should mail or fax a resume and cover letter to: Sarah Triano Youth and Education Team Leader/ YIELD Project Director Access Living 614 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 253-7000 (phone) (312) 253-7001 (fax) (312) 253-7002 (tty) <mailto:sarah@accessliving.org> ***************************************** JOB POSTING #4: 10/29/01 Job Posting Youth Advisory Board Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago, a Center for Independent Living, seeks 5-6 young adults with disabilities to serve on a Youth Advisory Board for its innovative and progressive two-year project, YIELD (Youth for Integration through Education, Leadership, and Discovery) THE POWER. The YIELD project is part of a two-year U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability and Employment Policy, innovative demonstration grant for youth with disabilities designed to increase the participation of youth with disabilities in mainstream workforce development activities. Participation on the Youth Advisory Board involves providing guidance and oversight on all YIELD-project related activities from a youth and systems change perspective. Youth Advisory Board members are required to attend quarterly meetings of the Board (approximately 2-3 hours each) and a full day retreat in December. Members of the Youth Advisory Board will be paid for their time and participation. Young adults with disabilities (late teens/early twenties) who demonstrate leadership and organizing potential, and who come to the project with a diverse set of life experiences, are preferred. This position is particularly suited for young persons with disabilities who would like to become more involved in the disability rights movement and in the larger movement for social justice. Youth with disabilities, particularly young, disabled adults from other minority communities, are highly encouraged to apply. Interested Candidates should mail or fax a resume and cover letter to: Sarah Triano Youth and Education Team Leader/ YIELD Project Director Access Living 614 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 253-7000 (phone) (312) 253-7001 (fax) (312) 253-7002 (tty) <mailto:sarah@accessliving.org>
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