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Employment Opportunities
Braille Institute provides varied and enriching employment opportunities. We also offer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students.
Los Angeles Sight Center
Santa Barbara Regional Center
Rancho Mirage Regional Center
Orange County Regional Center
San Diego Regional Center
Updated 1/2/09
Los Angeles Sight Center
YOUTH ASSISTANT (On Call) — (Job#: 8-42 & 8-43)
Duties Include: Implement and evaluate individual and group skill based programs; maintain communication between program, families, educators and other community leaders; drive students in company vehicles to and from activities; insure all youth activities are conducted according to established safety policies and procedures;
Minimum Requirements: Valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; prior experience working with special needs children, youth, & young adults; ability to work a varied schedule; Class B driving license preferred, CPR & First Aid certified preferred.
YOUTH/CAREER CONSULTANT – (Job#: 8-30)
Duties include: Conduct admission interviews to asses youth and develop a case management plan; plan, conduct and supervise instructional programs for youth (5-12 years old); work with parents, educators and community resources; present program information as requested; insure program safety standards; schedule, train and supervise a team of on-call Youth Assistants.
Minimum Requirements: Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field; 1 to 2 years experience working with youth and special needs population; effective written and oral communication skills; ability to develop measurable goals, set priorities and evaluate process; good computer skills, including MS Word, Internet; prior supervisory experience is required; bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus; current CPR and Basic First Aid Certification; knowledge of Braille preferred, must have clean driving record.
Santa Barbara Regional Center
DRIVER (On Call) — (Job#: 8-33)
Duties Include: On call driver to transport students to classes, events and activities.
Minimum Requirements: Class B driving license, clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified.
Rancho Mirage Regional Center
YOUTH ASSISTANT (On Call) — (Job#: 8-40)
Duties Include: Provide sighted guide assistance, recreational training, independent living skills instruction and social skills training as determined by student’s needs; provide strong, exemplary leadership when in the company of students; insure all youth activities are conducted according to established safety policies and procedures; transport students to and from classes and events; assist Youth and Career Services Coordinator with planning activities and events; on-call position.
Minimum Requirements: Valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; enjoy working with children, youth, & young adults; Class B driving license preferred, CPR & First Aid certified preferred.
Orange County Regional Center
DIRECTOR OF PLANNED GIVING & MAJOR GIFTS— (Job#: 8-26)
Duties Include: Identifies, cultivates, solicits and stewards donors and donor prospects, especially individuals; regular and frequent face-to-face visits with Braille Institute constituents; build and maintain a portfolio of at least 100 viable major (current and deferred) gift prospects; develop comprehensive plans for soliciting and securing planned and major gifts from individuals and demonstrates competency in utilizing planned giving software; Assist VP of Development in implementation of a major campaign.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelors degree or comparable work experience in relevant field (Fundraising, Finance, Education, Communications, Sales, etc.); 3 to 5 years experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified or transferable to planned giving and major gifts solicitation process; general knowledge of and interest in fundraising and /or planned giving; demonstrated experience in face-to-face sales or fundraising; must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people including staff, donors, students, clients, volunteers and members of the business community; knowledge of and ability interpret technical, legal and financial requirements associated with planned giving and planned giving vehicles; working knowledge of MS Office including Word and Excel.
San Diego Regional Center
YOUTH ASSISTANT (On Call) — (Job#: 8-41)
Duties Include: Provide sighted guide assistance, recreational training, independent living skills instruction and social skills training as determined by student’s needs; provide strong, exemplary leadership when in the company of students; insure all youth activities are conducted according to established safety policies and procedures; assist with research, program development and evaluation of youth activities.
Minimum Requirements: Experience working with youth, effective communication skills, valid California class C driving license; clean driving record; enjoy working with children, youth, & young adults; Class B driving license preferred, CPR & First Aid certified preferred; bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
DRIVER (On Call) — (Job#: 6-39)
Duties Include: On call driver to transport students to events and activities.
Minimum Requirements: Class B driving license, clean driving record; CPR & First Aid certified.
How to Apply
Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter with salary history to: resumes@brailleinstitute.org
Documents submitted via e-mail as attachments must be in Microsoft Word format with the ".doc" file extension. We cannot accept compressed or zipped files. Résumés that do not reference a specific job title in the cover letter or e-mail subject line will not be considered.
Or mail hard copies to:
Human Resources
Braille Institute of America
741 N. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
