Employment Opportunity – Peer Counselor

POSITION TITLE: Peer Counselor

DEPARTMENT: Mental Health Services

REPORT TO: Program Director

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Bay Area Community Services is a non-profit, community-based agency serving Alameda County by providing a comprehensive array of mental health and older adult services.

I. POSITION OVERVIEW

The Peer Counselor provides engaging peer support in a self help format to adults exiting the mental health system. The Peer Counselor uses their personal experiences as they see fit to coach individuals into the community.

Meet Your Mentors – Visit Blind Professionals on the Job

Over the years you’ve probably heard of successful blind engineers, business people, researchers, managers, teachers and a whole galaxy of other professions. Wouldn’t you like to meet them at their job and find out how they do it? Beginning in June the LightHouse’s new Jobsite Conversation Series will be providing blind or visually impaired jobseekers … Continue reading Meet Your Mentors – Visit Blind Professionals on the Job

Scholarship Opportunity – Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology (AT) Scholarship

NIB is pleased to announce the Joseph Roeder Assistive Technology (AT) Scholarship, which is a $2,500 grant to an individual who is blind, interested in pursuing education in computer science, information systems or a related field and pursuing a career in access technology. The scholarship is named in memory of Joe Roeder, who served as senior access technology specialist at NIB from 1997 until his death in 2010.

Employment Opportunity: Position opening at National Library Service: Braille Program Specialist

This position is located in the Materials Development Division of the
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The
Braille Program Specialist reports directly to the Chief, MDD and
serves as an expert on matters pertaining to braille policies and
procedures. Plans and implements internal programs and field
operations for the Chief, Materials Development Division and the
Director, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped (NLS). Working independently, the incumbent receives
guidance in matters impacting policy. Uses LC and NLS policies to
analyze and recommend internal and external procedures relating to the
production and distribution of braille materials. The incumbent
utilizes a broad professional knowledge of and experience in the area
of braille.

Disability Community Forum on Service & Support Animals

The San Francisco Mayor’s Office on Disability is hosting a public meeting to discuss the issue of service and emotional support animals, clarify the various disability rights laws that apply on this issue and educate the disability community about rights and responsibilities. They want to hear from the community about the benefits of service or … Continue reading Disability Community Forum on Service & Support Animals

Toastmasters Kick-Off Meeting is this Saturday!

Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills, and ignite your career? Come to the LightHouse for our Toastmasters kick-off meeting. A Toastmasters meeting is an hour-long learn-by-doing workshop where participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. There will be opportunities to practice and build your skills by filling … Continue reading Toastmasters Kick-Off Meeting is this Saturday!

Did You Hear Your Breath Today?

Yoga Workshop for Everyone! Come stretch, laugh and learn how to listen to your breath with Yoga Instructor Nancy Yates. Listen to music, drink a cup of complementary Chai tea and enjoy this workshop which is open to everyone, no matter what skill level. Like all LightHouse events and workshops, Yoga Workshop for Everyone! is … Continue reading Did You Hear Your Breath Today?

Attention: BART Passengers Who Use the Civic Center BART Station

As of April 21, 2011 The LightHouse would like to inform you of important stair and escalator closures happening at the Civic Center BART station. The stairwell at 8th and Market (near the Hotel Whitcomb and Starbucks) will be closed for repair with an expected finish date of May 13, 2011. Additionally, the escalators at … Continue reading Attention: BART Passengers Who Use the Civic Center BART Station