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>From: "Cary Griffin" <cgriffin at selway.umt.edu>
>To: leadershipil at ruralinstitute.umt.edu
>Subject:  Job Opening
>Date: Tue, 2 Jul 2002 08:50:39 -0600
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>Job Opening. Please DO NOT respond to my e-mail! Direct all questions and
>Correspondence to condon at selway.umt.edu
>
>Thanks!!
>
>Cary
>
>POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  PROJECT COORDINATOR
>  TRANSITION FROM SCHOOL TO ADULT LIFE PROJECTS
>  THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA'S RURAL INSTITUTE
>
>Please Post
>The University of Montana Rural Institute: Center for Excellence in
>Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service is seeking an
>individual to serve as the Project Coordinator with two Transition Projects.
>The Rural Institute is the University Affiliated Program of The University
>of Montana which is designed to improve services for people with
>disabilities through the provision of interdisciplinary training, model
>service development, information dissemination, technical assistance, and
>research.
>
>The Project Coordinator will be involved in the implementation of  two
>related projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education awarded to the
>Rural Institute at The University of Montana.  Project WISER (Work
>Incentives and Alternative Resource Development for Student Employment) will
>develop and  demonstrate innovative transition practices in eight school
>districts resulting in job experience and employment  for students with
>severe disabilities.  An emphasis of the project is on disseminating
>information on Social Security Work Incentives applicable to students,
>identification of potentially eligible students, and providing supports to
>families to access appropriate work incentives and Social Security benefits.
>The second project Linkages to Employment, explores self-employment,
>linkages with Workforce Investment Resources, promoting the use of Social
>Security Work Incentives and applying customized employment strategies to
>career development for students with ongoing support needs.
>
>The ideal candidate will have: experience in supported or customized
>employment and job development for adults or students with disabilities;
>self-employment; knowledge of social security benefits and work incentives,
>transition from school to adult life practices and IDEA legislation;
>previous experience with providing training and technical assistance; have
>excellent verbal and written communication skills, be a self starter,
>organized, and willing to travel.
>
>This position is a 12-month fiscal year appointment with salary dependent
>upon qualifications (range $30,000-$35,000). Faculty status is available for
>qualified applicants.
>
>To apply send a letter of application, names of three references with
>addresses and phone numbers, and a Resume to: Ellen Condon, Project
>Director, Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities,
>Corbin Hall - Room 52, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT  59812
>Telephone (406) 243-4134   or Email condon at selway.umt.edu
>
>Application screening will begin 7/15/02 and continue until position is
>filled.
>
>A copy of the job description is located on our web site at:
>http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu
>The University of Montana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
>employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam era
>veterans, and
>person with disabilities.  State Veterans Preference.
>  This position announcement can be made available in alternative formats
>upon request.
>
>POSITION DESCRIPTION: PROJECT COORDINATOR
>  (Potential Adjunct Faculty Appointment for Qualified Candidate)
>
>  TRANSITION PROJECTS
>  MONTANA'S RURAL INSTITUTE
>
>The Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities (Rural
>Institute) is seeking an individual to serve as the Project Coordinator with
>two Transition Projects. The Rural Institute is the Montana University
>Affiliated Program of The University of Montana which is designed to improve
>services for people with disabilities through the provision of
>interdisciplinary training, model service development, information
>dissemination, technical assistance, and research.
>
>The Project Coordinator will be involved in the research, development,
>implementation, evaluation and information dissemination of  two related
>projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education awarded to the Rural
>Institute at The University of Montana.  Project WISER (Work Incentives and
>Alternative Resource Development for Student Employment), is designed to
>create an innovative model of transition planning, and demonstrate
>innovative practices in school districts within western Montana, resulting
>in job experience and employment  for students with severe disabilities. The
>Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating interdisciplinary
>teams representative of multiple agencies and schools to promote systems
>change which supports the innovative model.  They will provide hands on
>technical assistance and training to teachers, related services staff,
>parents and community agency staff and facilitate local interagency
>practices to support the transition of school to employment for students
>with the most severe disabilities.  (Only 3% of Adult with significant
>disabilities nationally are employed).
>
>The second project Linkages to Employment, explores self-employment,
>linkages with Workforce Investment Resources, promoting the use of Social
>Security Work Incentives and applying customized employment strategies to
>career development for students with ongoing support needs.  The Coordinator
>will be responsible for supporting schools to incorporate strategies which
>encourage utilization of Workforce investment resources as an interagency
>linkage for Transition; demonstrating how self- employment can be a feasible
>vocational activity and incorporate these strategies into schools'
>Individualized Education and Transition planning; providing training,
>on-site supports, and consultation to teachers and parents regarding
>specific students; and work with local agencies and schools to demonstrate
>how Social Security Work Incentives can be utilized to maximize access to
>employment, self-directed employment supports and cross agency funding for
>Transition for students with disabilities.  (As of March 2002 only 1 PASS
>Plan, a Social Security Work Incentive, was active nationally for students
>under the age of 18).
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES:
>Under the supervision of the Project Director, the Project Coordinator will
>perform professional work in research, development, field testing, systems
>change, training and technical assistance, implementation and information
>dissemination of the WISER and Linkages Projects. Specific duties and
>responsibilities include:
>
>  Project Development and Implementation
>
>1. Conduct intricate planning and coordinating activities to develop and
>implement program goals and objectives, utilizing knowledge of national best
>practices in the delivery of transition and employment services to children
>and youth with disabilities.  This includes knowledge of the Individuals
>with Disabilities Education Act (a federally mandated program for children
>and youth with disabilities), and related developmental disabilities and
>special education rules and regulations, and knowledge of Social Security
>Work Incentives.
>
>2. Conduct complex library and archival reviews of research literature to
>synthesize and disseminate highly technical information, and to integrate
>this information into the development of the training and technical
>assistance materials.
>
>3. Develop or identify appropriate curricula to improve communication and
>coordination between parents/professionals and professionals/professionals,
>in the Individualized Education Program, Individualized Transition Planning,
>Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) process, including planning,
>implementation, and monitoring.
>
>4. Develop training, technical assistance, dissemination, and other related
>materials for education and human service personnel about transition,
>supported employment, and social security benefits and work incentives for
>students with disabilities.
>
>5. Develop a process to identify schools and adult service providers that,
>with project support, are committed to adopting practices that lead to
>better educational and post school outcomes.
>
>6. Provide on-site technical assistance and facilitation to: school staff
>and administration, community-based human service staff and model
>implementation site personnel, which promotes the implementation of the
>project model into existing education and transition practices for and
>services for students with disabilities.
>
>7. Facilitate the development of collaborative systems which promote
>transition to employment for students with disabilities between schools,
>parents and multiple agencies.
>
>8. Supervise the model development and implementation at designated school
>and multiple agency sites.
>
>9. Provide long-distance electronic based (e.g., telephone conferences
>computer, METNET link ups) technical assistance to school, parents,
>community-based human service and model implementation site personnel for
>transition, inclusive schools, and services for students with disabilities.
>
>10. Develop and provide learner-friendly training through multiple methods
>(e.g., on-site workshops, distance learning, individualized instruction) for
>parents and professionals in best practices concerning transition,
>employment and social security work incentives.
>
>11. Coordinate project activities with the Office of Public Instruction,
>Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities, Workforce Investment
>Agencies, Department of Labor, Social Security Administration, and the
>project's task forces.
>
>12. Oversee, facilitate and coordinate the efforts of project staff and
>subcontractors, identified schools, and multiple collaborating adult service
>agencies and service providers.
>
>13. Conduct research and evaluation activities leading to measures of the
>effectiveness of implementation efforts; Collect required documentation of
>project performance and compile into publishable formats to promote the
>dissemination of that information in the professional literature.
>
>14. Develop project reports and manuals (e.g., procedure manuals, evaluation
>summaries, guidelines, professional articles) and utilize them in training
>and technical assistance activities.
>
>15. Respond to state-wide requests for information and training received by
>schools, agencies, and families through Montana linking them to available
>resources when possible.
>
>16. Represent the projects and Rural Institute at state-wide meetings and
>conferences by making presentations, participating in meetings/conferences,
>disseminating project findings and information to a wide audience, including
>parents and lead agencies' personnel engaged in the provision of transition
>and employment services.
>
>17. Perform public relations functions and serve as liaison to other
>agencies.
>
>18. Support grant writing; Prepare grants for maintenance and development of
>further inclusive projects and improved educational services in Montana.
>
>19. Collect and report NIRS data as required by the Rural Institute.
>
>20. Participate in Center on Excellence related Project Director Activities
>including the Annual Center on Excellence Conference.
>
>
>
>  Project Management
>
>1. Recommend and implement methods of data-based research and evaluation
>procedures to determine effectiveness of project activities and overall
>program operations.
>
>2. Supervise and evaluate performance of independent contractors
>(Educational Cooperatives and targeted schools) to ensure completion,
>quality, and time lines of activities.
>
>3. Supervise project interns and graduate student workers.
>
>4. Monitor implementation sites through on-site visits, and review of
>reports, records, and data.
>
>5. Establish and maintain good working relationships between the
>projects/Rural Institute and parents, general public, university, schools,
>community-based human services, and other associated people/programs.
>
>6. Plan, organize, and assist with administration of program activities.
>
>7. Develop management reports and correspondence.
>
>8. Participate in Rural Institute meetings related to Transition Projects.
>
>9. Perform other duties, as assigned.
>
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
>
>1. Bachelor's Degree in Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human
>Development, Interpersonal Communication, Rehabilitation, or other
>discipline related to providing services to children and youth who have, or
>are at risk for disabilities, and their families.
>
>2. Successful experience in working with children and youth with significant
>disabilities in the areas of transition planning, supported employment and
>social security benefits and work incentives.
>
>3. Three years of progressively responsible professional experience.
>
>4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and maintain positive working
>relationships with professionals (from a variety of disciplines and
>agencies), consumers, parents and the general public.
>
>5. Successful experience in working with teams, consisting of parents and
>varied professionals.
>
>6. Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
>public speaking.
>
>7. Computer and word processing skills (IBM) compatible.
>
>8. Ability and willingness to travel in Montana.
>
>PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN FOR:
>
>1. Master's or Doctorate Degree in Special Education, Social Work,
>Psychology, Human Development, Interpersonal Communication, Rehabilitation,
>or other discipline related to providing services to children and youth who
>have, or are at risk for disabilities, and their families (Minimum
>requirement for Adjunct Faculty appointment).
>
>2. Three or more years of successful experience in providing services to
>children and youth with disabilities with labels of severe, and/or multiple
>disabilities and their families.
>
>3. Demonstrated experience in program planning, coordination,
>implementation, and training relevant to the areas: of children and youth
>who have disabilities, employment, or social security work incentives.
>
>4. Successful experience in delivering and developing training and
>materials; and providing site-based technical assistance to educators,
>service providers, parents, agency personnel and others.
>
>5. Successful experience in program administration.
>
>6. Successful experience in coordinating services with community agencies,
>schools, and professionals.
>
>7. Scholarly activities as demonstrated by publications and/or conference
>presentations in topics related to inclusion, transition, evaluation, and
>individuals who experience sensory disabilities.
>
>8. Knowledge of Federal and Montana laws regarding education and
>rehabilitation services for children and youth with disabilities.
>
>9. Knowledge of state of the art practices in the education and training of
>children, youth, and adults with disabilities.
>
>10. Computer word processing skills (IBM compatible).
>
>  These qualifications will be ascertained and verified from application
>materials, reference checks, and/or a personal interview.
>
>POSITION DATES:
>
>  Employment will commence ASAP after August 1, 2002.  Continued employment
>is contingent upon receiving continuation funding for the subsequent project
>years.
>
>SALARY:
>
>  This is a full-time (100%).  The salary for 12 months at 100% FTE will be
>$30,000 - $35,000, based on education and experience.
>
>SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
>
>  Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be approved for a
>non-tenured academic appointment at The University of Montana.
>
>CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:
>
>  First consideration will be given to applications that are complete and on
>file in the Rural Institute office by July 15, 2002.  The review of
>applications will begin ASAP after July 15 , with subsequent reviews
>conducted weekly thereafter until the position is filled.
>
>
>TO APPLY:
>
>  All of the following materials must be on file in the Rural Institute
>office before your application will be reviewed:
>
>1. A letter of application.
>
>2. One copy of current vita or resume.
>
>3. The name, address, and daytime phone number of three professional
>references.
>
>  Please submit your application materials to:
>
>  Ellen Condon, Project Director
>  (Transition Projects Coordinator position)
>  Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disability
>  Corbin Hall - Room 52
>  The University of Montana
>  Missoula, MT 59812
>
>FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION:
>
>  Please contact  Ellen Condon, Principal Investigator/Project Director,
>Rural Institute, (406) 243-4134 or by e-mail condon at selway.umt.edu
>
>The University of Montana is an equal opportunity affirmative action
>employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, Vietnam era
>veterans, and persons with disabilities.  State Veterans Preference.  This
>position can be made available in alternative formats upon request or
>accessed through our web page: http://www.ruralinstitute.umt.edu.
>"In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. But, in
>practice, there is."
>J.L.A. van de Snepscheut
>
>Cary Griffin
>Director of Special Projects
>Rural Institute, University of Montana
>634 Eddy St.
>Missoula, MT 59812
>(406) 243-2454
>http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu
>
>
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