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Thursday, April 11, 2013

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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY

INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION

April 11, 2013

Date

TO: All MDES Employees

FROM: Department of Human Capital

SUBJECT: JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

STATUS: TIME-LIMITED Non-State Service – Open Competitive

JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II (2 positions)

START SALARY: $13.16 per hour

LOCATION: Hattiesburg WIN Job Center

COUNTY: Forrest

OPENING DATE: Thursday, April 11, 2013

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, April 17, 2013

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The State of Mississippi Application, better known as the “Green App.”, is no longer valid.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: This position will perform National Emergency Grant related duties to assist customers impacted by recent tornadoes; Will also work with local employers to develop Worksite Agreements; Will use data from Worksite Agreements to develop job orders, screen and refer qualified candidates to job orders; will process and image all National Emergency Grant related forms; and will enter data into computer system.

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.

Substitution Statement:

Related education and related experience may be substituted on an equal basis.

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.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - March 2013

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A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

March 2013

Inside this edition:

1) March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

2) New Employer Guide for Hiring Persons with Disabilities

3) Students with Disabilities and College/Career Readiness: 101 Documents

5) Workforce Recruitment Program Database

6) Job Search and Training Tools via Mobile Browser

7) New Transition Website Debuts

1) March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

In 1987, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed March as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Since that time, many chapters of The Arc as well as state and local governments annually encourage citizens to think about their family members and neighbors with developmental disabilities in March and recognize and protect their rights as individuals. For more information on National Disability Awareness Month, visit the The Arc of San Diego http://www.arc-sd.com/nationaldisabilityawarenessmonth.

2) New Employer Guide for Hiring Persons with Disabilities

The U.S. Department of Labor has released a new employer guide for hiring persons with disabilities. This resource guide provides employers, human resource personnel, hiring managers and supervisors with relevant federal, state and local level information around their legal obligations, along with resources that can assist in identifying, paying for and implementing effective accommodation strategies, in hiring or retaining qualified employees with disabilities. Download a copy of the guide at http://bit.ly/XXGHmj.

3) Students with Disabilities and College/Career Readiness: 101 Documents

The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) has updated documents around four topics relevant to secondary education and students with disabilities. These resources were developed as entry level guidance intended to synthesize the research, policy, and discussion on topics pertinent to secondary special educators. The topics are each related to secondary students with disabilities accessing and succeeding in the high school curriculum to be prepared for their adult lives. To download copies of the documents, go to http://nsttac.org/content/students-w-disabilities-and-collegecareer-readiness-101-documents.

4) Monster.com First in Industry to Make Website Accessible for Blind Users

The popular job search website Monster.com will be the first job search and recruitment website in the industry to provide job seekers who are blind with full and equal access to all of its products and services including mobile applications. For more information, read or listen to an audio recording of the press release at http://www.mass.gov/ago/news-and-updates/press-releases/2013/2013-01-30-monster-agreement.html.

5) Workforce Recruitment Program Database

The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) offers the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) to all employers and business owners. The WRP is a database of more than 2,000 qualified students and recent graduates with disabilities who are seeking internships or permanent employment. The database contains only participants who have completed an extensive application and interview process held by professional recruiters at colleges throughout the nation. EARN is a service of the National Employer Technical Assistance Center, funded by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy. For more information, visit http://askearn.org/refdesk/Recruitment/WRP.

6) Job Search and Training Tools via Mobile Browser

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has a variety of online tools to help individuals search for employment or access new skills from training providers in their local communities. During the past year, over 40 million individuals across the country have accessed these tools from their desktops. However, with advances and increases in the use of technology, more people are using mobile phone-based browsers to conduct their Web searches. ETA has responded to this rapid technological shift by making several of its most popular online tools available as mobile-optimized websites, giving smart phone or tablet users quick access to key job search and training resources. To access these apps, go to http://www.careeronestop.org/cos-mobile-apps.aspx.

7) New Transition Website Debuts

The OSERS Transition Steering Committee, comprised of representatives from all three program offices of OSERS launched a new webpage for the Year of College and Career for Youth with Disabilities Initiative (YCC). This transition-oriented webpage features news and resources for youth with disabilities, their families, and the educators and employment professionals who support them. Visit the webpage at http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/ycc/index.html.

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Thursday, February 7, 2013

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - February 2013

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A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

February 2013

Inside this edition:

1) The Youth in Development Program

2) Accessible Transportation to Support Transition to Post-School Settings

3) Free Webinar Series for Business – Feb. 21, Mar. 21

4) Rockin’ and Rollin’ The Coast 2012-2013 – Biloxi, Mar. 8-10

5) The Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Awards

1) The Youth in Development Program

With the vital support of the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF), the U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD) is launching its first internship program focusing on youth with disabilities who are interested in international development and foreign affairs careers. The project follows from a vision, core to USICD's mission, to increase disability inclusion in U.S. foreign affairs by supporting future generations of Americans to invest their skills and talents in this field. The Youth in Development Program (YiD) will bring a handful of talented college students, graduate students, and recent graduates with disabilities to Washington, DC this summer for nine weeks to expose them to the international affairs and development arena. Interns will receive a stipend, travel expenses, and fully-accessible housing. To learn more about YiD and how to apply, please visit http://usicd.org/template/page.cfm?id=257.

2) Accessible Transportation to Support Transition to Post-School Settings

Access to a continuum of transportation services is important for students to gain community experiences while they are still in school and plays an even larger role in supporting student attainment of post school employment, higher education, and independent living goals. Students and their families, administrators, and, educators, seek transportation resources to support secondary transition services as part of a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Easter Seals Project ACTION offers resources specifically designed to facilitate the use of transportation for students and young adults with and without disabilities, and build the resource capacity and knowledge of school and district personnel around coordinated inclusive transportation planning. For resources and more information, visit the Project ACTION youth transportation website at http://www.projectaction.org/ResourcesPublications/YouthTransportation.aspx.

3) Free Webinar Series for Business – Feb. 21, Mar. 21

For the past few years, the Burton Blatt Institute-Southeast (Southeast ADA Center and Southeast TACE-Region IV) have sponsored the free Webinar Series for Business that focuses on leading practices that advance disability inclusion within business and the knowledge on regulations and trends under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Leaders in the field share the experience, success, and practical methods for promoting an inclusive workplace and the successful recruitment, hiring and retaining of individuals with disabilities. “Building Inclusion through Creative Hiring and Collaboration” will be held Thurs., Feb. 21, from 1-2 p.m. CST, and Using Social Media to Attract Talented Workers with Disabilities will be held Thurs., Mar. 21 from 1 to 2 p.m. CST. The site also has links to employer and ADA compliance toolkits. For more information or to register, visit http://adasoutheast.org/webinars/news/2013/022113email.htm#event.

4) Rockin’ and Rollin’ The Coast 2012-2013 – Biloxi, Mar. 8-10

Rockin’ and Rollin’ The Coast, the National Wheelchair Association’s Gulf Coast Conference Division III Championship tournament, will begin play on Fri., Mar. 8, at the Kroc Center at 575 Division Street in Biloxi. The tournament will run through Sun., Mar. 10. Gulf Coast hotels are offering special room rates. For more information about the tournament, call Ashley-Nicole Flowers at the Institute for Disability Studies’ Technology Learning Center on the Southern Miss Gulf Coast campus at 228.214.3400 or visit http://www.usm.edu/gulfcoast/technology-learning-center/nwba-gulf-coast-conference-championship-division-iii.

5) The Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Awards

The GIVE Awards celebrate the work of Mississippi’s dedicated community volunteers. Presented by Volunteer Mississippi in cooperation with the Governor’s Office, the awards rcognize and honor the valuable contributions of extraordinary citizens. Individuals and groups can be considered for nomination, and there is a category for people with disabilities. Nominations are now being accepted and can be emailed, faxed, mailed or hand delivered. The deadline is Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. For nomination guidelines and to download a nomination form, visit http://volunteermississippi.org/2013/01/honor/.

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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II—DVOP Closing Date 02/08/13

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Job Announcements

MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY JOB TITLE: ES-Employment Interviewer II—LVER Closing date 02/08/13

Friday, January 25, 2013

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - Special Edition - MS disAbility MegaConference Call for Presentation Proposals

Call for Proposals Is Now Open!

Take part in the 2013 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference by submitting a presentation proposal to one of the most diverse gatherings in the state. Be a part of change in Mississippi and

participate in discussions that stimulate and invigorate the mind, body and soul. With more than 500 people expected in 2013, the MegaConference has the advantage of harnessing the brilliance of people who are the community builders of today and the trendsetters of tomorrow. This conference embraces the ideal that people with disabilities and their families can and should seek knowledge, hope, choice and fulfillment to live their best life.

The MegaConference welcomes presenters from diverse perspectives including individuals representing all disability areas. We seek speakers who can share the experiences of family members and supporters across all disability areas, stories of individuals that provide powerful lessons, examples of best practice in program and service provision, and action plans that meet human and social needs.

Topic Areas

The Mississippi disAbility MegaConference is soliciting presentations on all topics important to people with disabilities and their families. This year’s conference has a particular focus on health and employment for Mississippians with disabilities. Information for and about veterans is also welcome. We always encourage proposals from presenters with disabilities and their families. If you would like to submit a proposal or need additional information, please contact Alma Ellis at 601.432.6975 or aellis@ihl.state.ms.us. Presenters must be available to present on June 20 or 21, 2013. The Program Committee reserves the right to schedule your one-hour presentation at any time on those two conference days. Presentations must be submitted before March 1, 2013. Presenters will be notified of their selection and the date and time of their presentation on Mar. 31, 2013. PowerPoint presentations, handouts or other materials must be submitted to the committee by Apr. 30, 2013.

Conference Dates - June 20-21, 2013

Conference Location - Marriott Jackson, 200 East Amite Street, Jackson, Miss.

For more information and registration for the 2013 Mississippi disAbility MegaConference, the special events, and workshops go to http://drms.ms/mega.

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Monday, January 7, 2013

[Mspe] MSPE Live.WORK.Achieve Listserv - January 2013

Live.WORK.Achieve

A Listserv for the Mississippi Partnerships for Employment

for Youth and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Including Intellectual Disabilities Project

January 2013

Inside this edition:

1) National Mentoring Month

2) Video Highlights Assistive Technology in the Workplace

3) Youth and Work: Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity

4) New Disability Disclosure Resources at NCWD/Youth

5) EARN Launches Updated Website

6) NSTTAC Youth to Work Coalition

1) National Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month and the perfect time to get involved with mentoring youth in your community. Learn more about what it means to be a mentor and how to get involved. Check out the Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP™), a high-tech, career-focused mentoring model developed and led by the Institute for Educational Leadership's Center for Workforce Development. RAMP™ is based on a variety of foundational materials developed by NCWD/Youth and the National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth. Currently, a variety of organizations operate RAMP™ programs in 13 communities around the country. To learn more about RAMP™ and local and state level RAMP™ sites, visit http://ramp.iel.org/mentoring-resources.

2) Video Highlights Assistive Technology in the Workplace

Under the DOL-funded Disability Employment Initiative's (DEI) VA project, the Arlington/Alexandria Workforce Investment Board has produced a 5-minute video on "Universal Design in the Workplace." This video highlights a variety of assistive technology in the workplace for persons with various disabilities. It also discusses the Return on Investment (ROI) and the value to the business sector. Watch the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EtGPqGgvbu4.

3) Youth and Work: Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity

The Annie E. Casey Foundation released a new Kids Count report entitled, “Youth and Work: Restoring Teen and Young Adult Connections to Opportunity.” In the report, the Casey Foundation highlights that nearly 6.5 million U.S. teens and young adults are neither in school nor in the workforce. With employment among young people at its lowest levels since the 1950s, these youth are veering toward chronic unemployment as adults and failing to gain the skills employers need in the 21st century. In addition to new national and state data on the issue, the report offers recommendations to support youth in gaining a stronger foothold in the economy. For more information or to download the report, visit http://www.aecf.org/KnowledgeCenter/Publications.aspx?pubguid={3213DA55-8216-4065-B408-D7A521CDD990}.

4) New Disability Disclosure Resources at NCWD/Youth

For youth, choosing to disclose one’s disability to peers, teachers, or supervisors can be a very difficult and personal decision which has a direct impact on some of the services received. It is important for youth service professionals to understand all of the pros and cons around disability disclosure to guide young people with disabilities through this process. In these videos, a companion to NCWD/Youth’s workbook, “The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities,” youth with disabilities discuss why they chose to disclose their disabilities and how it has helped them to succeed in work and at school. For the videos, visit http://www.ncwd-youth.info/videos. For the workbook, visit http://www.ncwd-youth.info/411-on-disability-disclosure.

5) EARN Launches Updated Website

The EARN website has had a facelift! The Employer Assistance and Resource Network announces the launch of its revamped website. The website was expertly redesigned in response to feedback from employers and other users. Streamlined with connections to social media and now adaptable to mobile devices, the new EARN website continues to provide valuable resources for employers seeking to recruit, hire and retain qualified employees with disabilities. For more information and resources, visit http://www.askearn.org/.

6) NSTTAC Youth to Work Coalition

The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC), in partnership with the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN) and other organizations focused on employment of youth and young adults with disabilities, has launched a newly reorganized Youth to Work Coalition (YTWC) website, accessible through NSTTAC’s website. For more information, visit http://www.nsttac.org/ytw/home.

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