Monday, October 15, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - Positions Available

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the

Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

October 15, 2012

Welcome to Live.WORK.Achieve, a monthly e-newsletter targeting anyone interested in and supportive of employment for youth and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Live.WORK.Achieve is offered through the Institute for Disability Studies in collaboration with the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities and Disability Rights Mississippi and includes resources and information on employment and career development.

Inside this edition:

Positions Available - Security/Computer Operator in Stennis, MS

Qualifications:

· An Associates in IT related area and some experience, or a certification or minimum of high school diploma with one year of experience

· Must be able to work full time and rotating shifts as needed, Sunday – Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday

· Must be able to pass all background and credit checks to obtain a security clearance

Position Description:

· Physical escort for visitors, vendors, and anyone else that company requires to be escorted.

· This means they meet visitors, walk the various zones, ensure that the visitor has a valid change request and does the work they are supposed to perform

· Ensure racks are locked, badges are properly displayed and reconcile visitor log

· Monitor IDS, logs, antivirus definitions, etc.

Contact Person: Brandon Kazmierczak, Bender Consulting Services, Inc.

Email Address: resume@benderconsult.com

Telephone Number: 412.446.4451

Fax: 412.787.7178

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in hiring individuals with disabilities for competitive employment opportunities. For more information visit their website at www.benderconsult.com.

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Live.WORK.Achieve is sponsored by the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Including Intellectual Disabilities project. MSPE is funded by the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and is managed by the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities (MS CDD), Disability Rights Mississippi (DRMS) and The University of Southern Mississippi Institute for Disability Studies (IDS).

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Positions to be Filled Immediately

Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Security/Computer Operator in Stennis, MS

Contact Person: Brandon Kazmierczak

E-mail address: resume@benderconsult.com

Telephone Number: 412-446-4451

Fax: 412-787-7178

Qualifications:

· An Associates in IT related area and some experience, or a certification or minimum of high school diploma with one year of experience

· Must be able to work full time and rotating shifts as needed, Sunday – Wednesday or Thursday to Saturday

· Must be able to pass all background and credit checks to obtain a security clearance

Position Description:

· Physical escort for visitors, vendors, and anyone else that company requires to be escorted.

· This means they meet visitors, walk the various zones, ensure that the visitor has a valid change request and does the work they were supposed to perform

· Ensure racks are locked, badges are properly displayed and reconcile visitor log

· Monitor IDS, logs, antivirus definitions, etc.

About our Company:

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. specializes in hiring individuals with disabilities for competitive employment opportunities. Positions include careers in information technology, finance, accounting, human resources, engineering, nursing, law, and other general business areas.

Our President and CEO, Joyce A. Bender, is the host of the international web-based talk show, Disability Matters with Joyce Bender. A person with epilepsy and a hearing loss, she has dedicated her life to furthering the employment and empowerment of people with disabilities. Ms. Bender received the New Freedom Initiative Award under the Bush Administration and the President’s Award from President Clinton. For more information, please visit our website at www.benderconsult.com.

3 PENN CENTER WEST - SUITE 223 PITTSBURGH, PA 15276

www.benderconsult.com

Competitive Jobs Mean Freedom

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Job Annoucement

October 15, 2012

Date

SUBJECT: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS: Non-State Service – Open Competitive

JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II

START SALARY: $13.16 per hour

LOCATION: Jackson WIN Job Center

COUNTY: Hinds

OPENING DATE: Monday, October 15, 2012

CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 19, 2012

NOTE:

All interested MDES employees MUST complete an online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm. The State of Mississippi Application, better known as the “Green App.”, is no longer valid. If you have applied for this position in the past, you will still need to complete the online application.

JOB DUTIES: Position will provide ES/WIA services, as well as interview and occupationally classify and place individuals in jobs and training. Position will provide follow-up and exit services for WIA participants. Will contact and provide various services to employers and promote the continued use of the MDES labor exchange services. Position will also interview and process REA/EUC, and profiling orientations, as well as other duties as assigned.

The following are preferred qualities for this position and are not set to prevent anyone from applying. All interested applicants including persons with or without a disability should apply.

Preferred Education and Training:

Completion of two (2) years employment with MS Department of Employment Security as an Employment Interviewer I or ES- Employment Counselor I

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED) and four (4) years of experience related to the described duties.

And

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job:

Good interpersonal skills; excellent customer service skills, good verbal/written communication skills; time management and organizational skills; computer literate, ability to work independently and in teams, attention to detail, ability to multitask.

Employees who are interested in a lateral transfer or a demotion should submit a letter to the Department of Human Capital, your Office Director and your cost center Manager. In addition to this letter, an application should be completed online via the instructions listed above by the closing date.

MDES state service (status) employees, probationary state service, part-time, time-limited and/or other non-state service positions within the purview of the Mississippi

State Personnel Board, must be employed in their current position for at least six (6)

Months before they are eligible to apply for open positions within the MDES. This policy

can only be waived in Promotions, Transfers, Change of Job

writing at the discretion of the Executive Team. This policy does

Not usurp or override any existing policies of the Mississippi State Personnel Board. Any request must be submitted in writing to the Department of Human Capital, your Office Director and your cost center Manager by the closing date.

MDES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

Job Announcement

October 15, 2012

Date

SUBJECT: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS: Non-State Service – Open Competitive

JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II

START SALARY: $13.16 per hour

LOCATION: Hazlehurst WIN Job Center

COUNTY: Copiah

OPENING DATE: Monday, October 15, 2012

CLOSING DATE: Friday, October 19, 2012

NOTE:

All interested MDES employees MUST complete an online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm The State of Mississippi Application, better known as the “Green App.”, is no longer valid. If you have applied for this position in the past, you will still need to complete the online application.

JOB DUTIES: Position will be responsible for the WIA individual Training Accounts for workforce training. Will work two days per week in the Mendenhall office, travel is required. Position will also be responsible for trade related activities, will make job referrals, take job orders, and conduct UI functions as directed. Position will be responsible for employer relations and customer service, will represent MDES to all interested stake holders, will cover multiple counties, and support local WIN Center activities and work as directed by WIN Center Manager. Position will also function in placement and other MDES activities and services as directed.

The following are preferred qualities for this position and are not set to prevent anyone from applying. All interested applicants including persons with or without a disability should apply.

Preferred Education and Training:

Completion of two (2) years employment with MS Department of Employment Security as an Employment Interviewer I or ES- Employment Counselor I

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Graduation from a standard four year high school or equivalent (GED) and four (4) years of experience related to the described duties.

And

Preferred Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities related to performance of job:

MDES state service (status) employees, probationary state service, part-time, time-limited and/or other non-state service positions within the purview of the Mississippi

State Personnel Board, must be employed in their current position for at least six (6)

Months before they are eligible to apply for open positions within the MDES. This policy

can only be waived in Promotions, Transfers, Change of Job

writing at the discretion of the Executive Team. This policy does

MDES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

AUXILIARY AIDS AND SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - October 2012

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the

Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

October 2012

Inside this edition:

1) Using the Discovery Process for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities

2) Ticket to Work Webinar – Oct. 10

3) NDEAM Webinar Series Continues – Oct. 11

4) CareerOneStop Website

5) Temple Grandin's Advice for Thinking about Transitioning to Employment and Independent Living for Individuals with Autism and Asperger’s

6) Integrated Employment Toolkit

1) Using the Discovery Process for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities

Discovery is a process used during employment planning for individuals with disabilities, including developmental and intellectual disabilities,that involves getting to know the individual before the planning process begins. During the discovery process, the facilitator spends time with the individual rather than testing or evaluating them. Simply put, it means getting to know each individual and finding out what they have to offer in an employment setting. The interaction used for discovery allows providers to get to know the applicant and to assist in identifying personalized preferences and conditions for employment as well as individual contributions to be offered to employers. Discovery is not a plan, but is the foundation of all person-centered planning that seeks to customize outcomes for people with disabilities seeking employment. This information was developed by Marc Gold & Associates for use by Mississippi Partnerships for Employment. To learn more about the MSPE project, visit www.mspeidd.org.

2) Ticket to Work Webinar – Oct. 10

Some people with disabilities may be able to work and continue receiving disability benefits. On Oct. 10, tune in to a free webinar, “Ticket to Work: Hiring People with Disabilities – The Employer’s Point of view,” from the Social Security administration’s Ticket to Work program and other work incentives. In this session, you will also learn about writing a resume, job interview tips, whether or not to discuss your disability with a potential employer and tips for on the job success. The webinar will be held from 2 to 3:30 CT. Register online at: www.chooseworkttw.net/wise/jsp/webinarInfo.jsp. Never taken part in a Ticket to Work webinar before? For questions or more information, email support@chooseworkttw.net or call 1.866.968.7842 (V) or 1.866.833.2967 (TTY/TDD).

3) NDEAM Webinar Series Continues – Oct. 11

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) will host the second of four free weekly webinars in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) on Thurs., Oct. 11, at 1 p.m. The webinar, "Research and Practice for Promoting Disability Disclosure" will provide a background on why it’s important for employers to better understand issues around disability disclosure, present perspectives of individuals with disabilities on the disclosure decision, and offer concrete suggestions for increasing comfort with disclosure by improving workplace climate and inclusion. EARN's series of NDEAM webinars take place every Thursday in October from 1 – 1:30 pm CT. Upcoming topics include: Oct. 11 - Research and Practice for Promoting Disability Disclosure, Oct. 18 - Increased Options, Stronger Support: How States Can Assist Businesses in Employing People with Disabilities, and Oct. 25 - The Workforce Recruitment Program: Tapping the Talent of Students and Graduates with Disabilities. For more information and resources, visit www.AskEARN.org. To register, go to http://www.askearn.org/webinar_registration_2012_October.cfm.

4) CareerOneStop Website

The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration has made upgrades to its suite of electronic tools for jobseekers, students, workforce professionals, and businesses. All of the tools are housed on the CareerOneStop website. New information on the website includes tips for creating portfolios, attending job fairs, searching for jobs online, and networking via social media sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. The site includes a Service Locator, a gateway to access state, and local resources including locations of American Job Centers. For more information, visit http://www.careeronestop.org/.

5) Temple Grandin's Advice for Thinking about Transitioning to Employment and Independent Living for Individuals with Autism and Asperger’s

Temple Grandin, one of the most accomplished and well-known adults with autism in the world, describes her early employment experiences, offers suggestions for careers based upon the different ways people think, and shares why early employment experiences matter. Read her advice at
http://www.grandin.com/inc/transition.employment.autism.aspergers.html.

6) Integrated Employment Toolkit

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) has developed this Integrated Employment Toolkit to provide valuable information as individuals, community employment agencies, policymakers and others pursuing integrated employment as the employment goal for youth and adults with disabilities. The Toolkit offers resources, reports, papers, policies, fact sheets, case studies, and discussion guides from a variety of sources to accommodate the full range of users and increase understanding about the value and potential of integrated employment. For more information, visit http://www.dol.gov/odep/ietoolkit/.

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Thursday, October 4, 2012

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - October 2012. . . National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the

Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

For Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

October 2012. . . National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Inside this edition:

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or NDEAM. This year's theme is "A Strong Workforce is an Inclusive Workforce: What Can YOU Do?" NDEAM began in 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year "National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week." In 1962, the word "physically" was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to "National Disability Employment Awareness Month."

The Mississippi Partnerships for Employment (MSPE) project has a primary focus to increase competitive employment outcomes for youth and young adults with DD/ID in Mississippi by enhancing the collaboration of existing state education and employment service systems. To celebrate this month, MSPE is having the following activities during the month of October:

• statewide promotion of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month; distribution of the 2012 Poster which may be found at http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/2012PosterEnglish.pdf (download it or order one);

• launch of a Share Your Story page to the MSPE website at www.mspeidd.org - a place for youth and young adults with disabilities can share their personal stories of wanting to work, barriers to work and even successes;

• celebration of October 17 as National Disability Mentoring Day with 10 youth with intellectual and other developmental disabilities participating in day long events at the Institute for Disability Studies and an end of day Celebration in collaboration with Oak Grove Jr. Civitan Club with a panel of guest speakers with disabilities – contact Dr. Jerry R. Alliston at jerry.alliston@usm.edu or 601.266.5979 for more information; and

• the establishment of a Students for ASPE group in MS – work with MS ASPE in establishing a student group - contact Dr. Jerry R. Alliston at jerry.alliston@usm.edu or 601.266.5979 for more information.

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