Employment
The State’s workforce development team is currently seeking input from job seekers/students from all across Kansas. The sessions begin next week so act fast! Please contact Shanna Jager at 785.532.6251 or email shannad@ksu.edu for more information. You can also check out these flyers for more specific information on each of the upcoming sessions in Wichita,…
Read ArticleResource Center for Independent Living, Inc. is seeking to fill a part-time (20 hours per week) position in its Kansas Equipment Exchange (KEE) program in Topeka. Drive to pick up and deliver medical equipment. Use a database to log work and match donated equipment with individuals seeking equipment. Flexible daytime schedule with competitive hourly wage…
Read ArticleEmployment First Summit is an opportunity for professionals, employers, job coaches, caregivers, people with disabilities, family members, students, etc. to learn about raising awareness, increasing opportunities, and sustaining competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilities. This event is FREE thanks to our sponsor Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities and will be held Friday, May 3rd. …
Read ArticleAre you interested in seeking employment, but not sure where to start? Join us May 24th for a free employment skills class! In the morning session we’ll learn about resumes, job searches, and the interview process. In the afternoon speakers from Vocational Rehabilitation, Kansas WORKS, and a Benefits Specialist will give brief presentations of their…
Read ArticleNow Hiring! Challenging and Rewarding work in the Fort Scott, LaCygne, Topeka and Lawrence areas – Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc., a non-profit organization, is seeking to hire caring, flexible people to work with individuals who are re-learning independent living skills after experiencing a brain injury. Paid training provided. Background checks required. Contact Tania…
Read ArticleResource Center for Independent Living, Inc. is hiring! Transitional Living Specialists – Seeking to hire TLS to work one-on-one with individuals who has experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury to teach independent living skills in the following communities: Colony, Fort Scott, LaCygne, Eureka, Topeka, and Lawrence. These are all part-time positions. Payroll Clerk – As one…
Read ArticleThe Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is conducting a study of adults with physical disabilities. They want to know about your barriers to employment as well as resources that you need to support your work/career goals. In addition, the are interested in knowing how you find information on employment…
Read ArticleResource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL) is hiring! Please review the open positions below: Transitional Living Skills Specialist(s) – Work part-time with individuals that have experienced traumatic brain injury as they re-learn independent living skills. Training provided. Great hourly pay. In the El Dorado, Potwin, Fredonia, Overland Park, Lawrence, Devon/Fort Scott, LaCygne, and Quenemo areas.…
Read ArticleDo you want to help others? Are you looking for rewarding work with a flexible schedule and great hourly pay? Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. (RCIL) is seeking to hire patient, and caring Transitional Living Specialists, committed to creative problem solving and overcoming barriers, to work one-on-one with individuals in their homes who have…
Read ArticleAvailable Positions: Transitional Living Skills Specialists – located in Burlington, Coffeyville, Fredonia, Lawrence, LeRoy, Overland Park and Topeka. Work one-on-one with individuals who have experienced traumatic brain injury as they learn or re-learn independent living skills. Part-time, flexible schedule with great hourly pay and rewarding work. Contact Tania Harrington at 800-580-7245 or request an application at hr@rcilinc.org.
Read ArticleDisability Mentoring Day is a nationwide effort to promote career development for students with disabilities through hands-on career exploration. What is Disability Mentoring Day? Students with disabilities (mentees) are matched with workplace mentors according to expressed career interests. Mentees experience a typical day on the job and learn how to prepare to enter the world…
Read ArticleMark your calendar! The Assistive Technology for Kansans (ATK) AT Expo for 2012 will be on September 27th from 1:00pm to 7:00pm and September 28th 7:30am to 4:00pm. The 2 day event will be held in Wichita this year at the Wichita Hyatt – Century II. The theme for this year’s AT Expo is “Imagine…
Read ArticleToday at 2:00pm the Kansas House and Senate will convene to start the 2012 Legislative Session. This promises to be one of the busiest, and maybe toughest sessions in recent years. All eyes are on the Senate as it is an election year for them and the coalition of moderate Republicans and Democrats that…
Read ArticleI talk to people a lot about the proud history of the disability community in Kansas. The progress that was made in the state by dedicated advocates placed Kansas in the forefront on disability rights. We have constructed a system that, while not perfect, works to empower Kansans with disabilities, helps them acquire gainful…
Read ArticleI solicited ideas for this blog post from our followers on Twitter and Facebook. Thanks to @Wayne2poles for the topic regarding how people with disabilities can live alone and can afford it. Being gainfully employed is the best way to be able to afford to live independently. Not only does it allow you to bring…
Read Article“Fan the Flame” The 12th Kansas Disability Caucus will be held in Topeka on August 10, 11, and 12 with a Pre-Conference on August 9 and 10 provided by ikan that will focus on providing Independent Living services to individuals who are blind or have low vision. Individuals throughout the state with all types of…
Read ArticleThis blog entry was adapted from information provided by the Statewide Independent Living Council of Kansas (SILCK) Through the dedicated work of the Centers for Independent Living (CILs), a significant change has taken place in terms of the cost of persons with disabilities who are employed and those who remain unemployed. KU conducted a five…
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