You are invited to attend the 2011 fundraiser for the California Council of the Blind’s Bayview Chapter. This bountiful lasagna dinner will be held on October 8th from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Bay Center for the Blind. Cost is just $10 and all are welcome to attend. For further information, call Cathy … Continue reading CCB Fundraiser Set for October 8
Summer vacation is beginning to evaporate away. But there is still time to sprinkle in a little more fun into your two months of freedom. Come and join some friends for some San Francisco-style fun! The California Association of Blind Students (CABS) will be venturing into downtown San Francisco to take part in a popular … Continue reading Join the California Association of Blind Students at “Sunday Streets” San Francisco!
The next installment of our Jobsite Conversation Series will take place on Wednesday, August 3. We will visit Anita Aaron, who is the Executive Director of the World Institute on Disability (WID). WID strives to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security and health care for persons with disabilities. WID creates … Continue reading Jobsite Conversation Series – Sign Up for Next Wednesday’s Visit!
Our next visit will take place on Wednesday, July 27. We will visit Dr. Joshua Miele, who is an Associate Scientist at The Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute’s Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center in San Francisco. He has made major contributions to tactile map technology, auditory/haptic display research, audio/tactile graphics techniques and Braille technologies. Josh is an … Continue reading Jobsite Conversation Series – RSVP Today for Tomorrow’s Visit
YOU ARE INVITED TO APPLY: The Marin County Human Resources Department and the Marin County Free Library are conducting a
recruitment for the position of Novato Branch Manager (Senior Librarian). Reporting to the Deputy Director of County Library Services, the Novato Branch Manager has high level responsibility for the day-to-day operations of both the Novato and South Novato branch libraries. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and any future vacancies that may occur at other branch libraries while the list remains active. Eligible lists remain active for a minimum of six (6) months.
Join us this Wednesday, July 20, for the next visit in our Jobsite Conversation series. We will visit San Francisco City Hall and chat with Jonathan Lyens, who serves as a Fiscal & Policy Assistant in the Office of Public Policy and Finance for San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. Jonathan has also worked in … Continue reading This Wednesday – Jobsite Conversation Series
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, the Senior Clerk performs difficult, responsible and specialized clerical work. Essential functions include: performing receptionist duties such as answering phones and taking messages in a courteous manner; appointment scheduling for onsite clinics; participating in specialty clinic online (eReferral) consultation process; processing daily discharges for all payors; maintaining templates; preparing encounter forms and progress notes; performing billing processes according to the encounter form entries; identifying co-pay requirements; filing; pick up, deliver and processing of mail; typing memorandums and forms; ordering charts; ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment; managing work time effectively, efficiently and productively; participating in quality improvement projects; maintaining good customer service skills and philosophy; inputting diagnostic testing orders; initiating and responding to pager system; and performs other clerical duties as assigned.
On July 11 and 12, 2011, members of the Advisory Commission on Accessible Instructional Materials in Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities (AIM Commission) will convene for their fourth in-person meeting. AIM Commission members are interested in gathering public commentary on stakeholders’ personal experiences related to obtaining instructional materials in the postsecondary environment. The meeting … Continue reading Public Commentary Needed – Obtaining Accessible Instructional Materials While in College and Graduate School
Last week, the LightHouse launched its Jobsite Conversation Series by visiting with Roberto Gonzalez, the Alternate Media Technology Specialist at Berkeley City College. Roberto studied Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley and has worked as an AT Specialist for nearly two decades at companies such as HumanWare, Alva and Adaptive Technology Services. He is an expert in … Continue reading Jobsite Conversation Series Takes Off!
Hello! Have you thought about returning to school for a master’s degree? Are you interested in establishing a fulfilling career in the counseling profession? The Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling Training Program (RCTP) at San Francisco State University prepares professionals to provide empathic, responsive and multicultural competent counseling services to individuals with a wide array of disabilities and chronic illnesses.
