EmployAbility – August 2024

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A promotional graphic with a modern design featuring an office setting with gray cubicles and a bright red partition in the foreground. On the right side, large bold text reads “EMPLOY ABILITY.” Below, smaller text states “Employment and Volunteer Opportunities” next to a gray vertical bar with a red circle accent. At the bottom, a gray banner displays “TNPathfinder.org.” The Tennessee Disability Pathfinder logo with a compass icon appears in the lower-left corner.

Hey job seekers! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey to a more inclusive and understanding workplace? Whether you’re looking for your dream job or the perfect volunteer opportunity, we’re sharing employment and volunteer opportunities and resources in the Tennessee disability community. Join us in embracing a future where every person has the opportunity to contribute their *strengths* and *talents.*

Employment Opportunities

TN Voices has several open positions available. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in the mental health space, apply today! https://tnvoices.org/about-tvc/employment/

Gigi’s Playhouse Nashville is looking for a Program & Outreach Coordinator to help implement impactful programs, recruit and support dedicated volunteers, and connect with the community to increase awareness and enrollment in GiGi’s programs. If you’re passionate about making a difference and love working with amazing people, apply now: https://bit.ly/3A6znUS

Ready to jump start your new career this summer? East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA) is currently hiring for several positions! Join the ETHRA family!
You can apply online at https://www.ethra.org/employment/ for any of the current positions they are looking to fill:
– CHOICES Case Manager
– CHOICES Program Manager
– Data Entry Positions
– Probation Officer
– Drivers
Find out more about ETHRA at ethra.org.

Leadership Opportunities

TNSTEP‘s Board of Directors is accepting nominations/applications through August 7th! If you’ve been impacted by TNSTEP’s work and have a desire to help families of children and youth with disabilities who are navigating early childhood, special education, and youth transition services, here’s your opportunity! Ideal candidates are parents of children/youth with disabilities, individuals who experience disability personally, and professionals who provide services or education to the children and youth we serve.
To get started, scan the QR code or visit https://form.jotform.com/TNstep/tnstep-board-nomination-form.
For more information about the great work TNSTEP has been doing across the state for 35 years, visit www.tnstep.info.

Mentorship Opportunities

EMPOWER VI Virtual Mentorship Program

Vanderbilt University Department of Special Education is looking for volunteers to join their virtual mentorship program between adults and youth who are blind or have low vision. They are currently recruiting:

  • high school (junior or senior) student Mentees who are blind or have low vision. They are accepting applications from TN residents. They are also accepting applications from residents from all other states, as long as the applicants live in rural communities.

Mentoring from adults can provide a supportive bridge for transition-aged youth, helping them build confidence, skills, and a path toward a successful future. With guidance and support from EMPOWER staff, Mentors can draw upon their lived experiences and expertise to encourage Mentees to navigate their postsecondary goals successfully.

They hope to wrap up recruitment and dive into Mentee-Mentor matching and training in August in preparation for mentorship during the 2024-2025 school year, so if interested please complete the below form now. More information about the mentorship program can be found on their website: Mentorship (empowervi.org)

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Volunteer Opportunities