New National Resource Directory

The US Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs are pleased to introduce the re-designed and enhanced National Resource Directory Web site, www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov.

Created for Wounded Warriors, Veterans and their families and caregivers, the new National Resource Directory has proved to be a useful tool for service providers who support the military and Veterans communities.

The National Resource Directory provides access to over 10,000 services and resources at the national, state and local levels to support recovery, rehabilitation and community reintegration. We are proud to assure our users they can trust the content as resources are reviewed regularly by a content management team that includes several Veterans and subject matter experts.

A few features of the new Web site include a faster, more robust search engine; a Bookmark & Share capability for use with social media tools; and an “In the News” feature that provides links to news and updates about Wounded Warrior and Veterans issues. Also included on the site is an expanded Homeless Assistance section where users can find information on a variety of programs and benefits..

We need your assistance in promoting the National Resource Directory. Here are some ways to help us spread the word:

Establish a link to www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov on your organization's Web site. (The Web site includes instructions for posting a linked logo. Check out the "Link to Us" button in the Stay Connected box on the home page.)

Send an e-mail about the National Resource Directory to your co-workers, members and/or other stakeholders and encourage them to forward the news.

Visit the National Resource Directory at www.NationalResourceDirectory.gov to explore and sign up for RSS or e-mail updates about new content, events and features.

Best Buy KY Job Opening

Best Buy has an exciting Louisville KY opportunity that needs your attention to locate a great candidate. It is specific in working with employees with disabilities and the provider network. This is a huge milestone for Best Buy and your assistance would be most appreciated in cascading this to your impressive network.

AccessAbilities Coordinator - Distribution Center - Louisville, KY-100000004O
(currently referred to as Employee Advocate, but title will change)

Job Description

The AccessAbilities Coordinator will report to the Distribution Center Director, and will provide a supportive/consultation role in all areas relating to the employment and retention of individuals with disabilities within the Center. This role will entail creation and execution of practices for: recruitment, employee advocacy, facilitation, conducting and analyzing employment-related accommodation requests, and alternate duty explorations in a timely manner consistent with ADA laws, and established Best Buy policies and procedures.

This person will be instrumental in the creation and the implementation of the organizations business objectives around the diversity strategy. Individual must be able to create and develop tactical and strategic alliances through networking, business partnerships and collaborative relationships with community organizations and/or community service providers

Key Responsibilities:
Consult, collaborate and provide direction around ADA and risk management policies and regulations.
Promotes strategies to increase culturally appropriate internal and external practices including employment searches and selections, public relations, strategic planning, advertising, employee relations and vendor relations.
Works in partnership to develop manager training and hiring programs.

*Relocation is not available for this position.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
· Bachelors Degree in HR or related Voc Rehab field
· At least 3 years of functional areas of HR or related field, including Recruiting, Compensation, Policy Design, Labor Relations, Diversity, Performance Management and Career Development.
· At least 3 years of providing accommodation assessment and vocational rehab services to employers.
· Proficient MS Software skills: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications:
· Masters Degree
· At least 2 years vocational, occupational, or medical case management experience with handling of caseloads.

Full job description and application:
http://www.bestbuy-jobs.com/job/Employee-Advocate-Coordinator-Distribution-Center-Louisville,-KY-Job/737120/
Jodi JulsethHuman Resources, Diversity & Inclusion Programs; Disability InitiativesEBN Founder, INCLUDE - Focus on Abilities, not Disabilities
Office 612-291.7682 Mobile 612-328-1272

Disability Services Educator Job Opening!

SafePlace: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center
is recruiting for the following position: Disability Services Educator

$1,416.66 per month March 1 through August 31, 2010; 20 hours per week.
Outreach through disability service agencies and provide presentations to groups of teens and adults with disabilities on topics related to healthy sexuality, healthy relationships, bullying, sexual harassment, sexual abuse assault, dating violence, and personal safety strategies. Market and provide presentations/trainings to disability service and other allied professionals on topics related to recognizing and responding to sexual abuse/assault against persons with disabilities. Work with professionals from disability service organizations and residential facilities for people with disabilities on topics related to primary prevention of sexual abuse against people with disabilities. Complete paperwork, grant narrative performance reports, and data entry for trainings/presentations as required by SafePlace and funders. Requirements: experience in working with persons with disabilities required. Strongly prefer experience in providing education/training. Flexibility in schedule is required. Must have access to reliable transportation. This position will end as of August 31, 2010.

Please mail cover letters and resumes to:
HR Director, PO Box 19454, Austin TX, 78760 or
Fax to 512-356-1673 or email them to employment@safeplace.org
Persons with disabilities, people of color, and bilingual English/Spanish speakers
Encouraged to apply.