AUCDigest

August 15, 2006 • Volume 6, Number 64


 


Forging New Partnerships for New Challenges Through Research, Education and Service

October 29-November 1, 2006



EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Go to the Employment Opportunity Section of the AUCD website for the updated list of open positions in the field.  Job postings are listed for 90 days.  If you would like to post a job announcement on the AUCD website, please send a one page (or less) document in a word processing file to Gwendolyn Clark at [email protected].  More information of recent position announcements include:

Occupational Therapy Director Position at the Munroe-Myer Institute (NE UCEDD).  Qualifications: Earned doctorate preferred (master's degree considered), current NBCOT and eligibility for licensure in Nebraska.  Five years clinical pediatric experience and teaching experience required. Knowledge in didactic and clinical education, continuing education and the management of developmental disabilities. Experience in program development, supervision of staff and students required. Research or successful grant writing preferred.  Ability to communicate with clarity.  Appointment available until October 1, 2006.  Position will remain open until filled.

Institute for Community Inclusion (MA UCEDD) Training Position with the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP).  NSIP has an immediate opening for an inclusion specialist who will provide training, technical assistance and consultation to Service Learning, AmeriCorps and Senior Corps community organizations and agencies related to recruiting, selecting and supporting members and volunteers with disabilities.  Personal and/or professional experience with disability and national service required. Considerable national travel (reimbursed) may include some weekend and evening hours. Ability to schedule flexibly is a must.  For a full job description and inquiries, please email Paula Sotnik.

National Council on Disability Posts Vacancy Announcement for Executive Director.  The incumbent is responsible for the overall program management and operations of the National Council on Disability (NCD) which includes representing the agency on public policy disability issues, budget administration, and supervision of staff operations.  The incumbent serves as a recognized authority and NCD's spokesperson on a diverse range of disability policy issues.