Candice Lange

Paraprofessionals needed for school year 2007-2008

North Gwinnett High School
Special Education Department
Please contact Jennifer Crotts at 770-271-5181
Hours are 7am - 3pm.

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Parent to Parent of Georgia's Employment Opportunity

Are you a parent or family member of a child with a disability or a professional interested in working with families? Are you looking for part-time work, a casual working environment, where you can help families access support and resources while expanding your own knowledge? If so, Parent to Parent needs you as a Coordinator in our Atlanta area office (Chamblee).

The primary responsibilities of Coordinators include matching parents for one-on-one emotional support, handling information requests from families and professionals, and representing Parent to Parent at meetings and conferences.

Requirements:

· Experience with disabilities or health care needs
· College degree
· Good written and oral communication skills (preference given to candidates fluent in Spanish)
· Basic computer skills

Part-time position available, 20 hours a week. Coordinators work 4 days a week, but must be able to attend occasional evening and weekend support groups or workshops (on average, 1 or 2 times per month).

Send resume by mail or fax to Parent to Parent of Georgia, 3805 Presidential Parkway, Suite 207, Atlanta, Georgia 30340. Fax: 770-458-4091. Email resumes to info@parenttoparentofga.org - No phone calls please.

For more information about Parent to Parent, check our web site at: www.parenttoparentofga.org (EOE)

Announcing the new 2007 Employment Workshop Series

Employment in Your Community:

Effective Tools, Collaboration, and Outcomes for People with Disabilities

Sponsored by Employment First Georgia (EFG)

Employment First Georgia is a newly established, statewide technical assistance, training, and consulting center, promoting innovative customized employment practice. EFG is supported by a collaborative of state and federal agencies, including start-up funds from the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy.

Attend all four workshops in the series, and receive technical assistance and consultation as an extra bonus ! (please register early as there is limited availability.)

Contact 404-477-2480 for registration and more information. Seating is limited.

The 1st seminar in the series is:

Employment for People with Disabilities: Best Practices to Career Success

Three location options from 8am - 4pm:
January 18, 2007 Rome, GA
January 19, 2007 Atlanta, GA
January 22, 2007 Savannah, GA

$15 registration fee to cover materials and refreshments. Financial assistance available. Lunch is on your own.

Title of my work/hobby: PERSONAL CONCIERGE

I love my work/hobby because: EVERYDAY IS FUN. I GET TO HELP OTHERS.

My job/hobby works well for my family and me because: MY JOB IS VERY FLEXIBLE.

My work/hobby has the following benefits: I GET TO MEET NEW PEOPLE EVERYDAY.

My work hours are fixed/flexible, part-time/full-time, permanent/temporary: MY HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE, BUT FULL-TIME

How I started with this work/hobby and how long till the income was good: I STARTED 3 MONTHS AGO. IT RESULTED FROM A LOVE OF HELPING OTHERS. IT'LL TAKE OVER A YEAR TO MAKE A PROFIT

Is the income extra funds or main household support: THE INCOME IS EXTRA FUNDS

Income Amount: MY INCOME VARIES BY CLIENT

Were investment funds needed to begin and how much: SO FAR, I HAVE INVESTED OVER $10,000 IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS.

What type of training or experience is needed: I HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE IN FINANCE. YEARS OF SALES EXPERIENCE & A BACKGROUND IN THE HOTEL INDUSTRY.

Where do you go for the training or other resources: IN THE BEGINING I USED CONSULTANTS

Who would you contact if someone else wanted a job like this: Kym Smith, President

Contact Information:
www.xtrapair.com
kymsmith@xtrapair.com
404-819-6724

If you need help grocery shopping, running errands, personal care or other needs contact Xtra Pair of Hands and see how they can help you in Georgia.

"Xtra Pair of Hands is the premier provider of personal concierge and errand services. Our company was designed to help simplify and balance your life. We offer a high caliber of personal services to meet your specific needs. Our professional team of employees are well prepared to serve you. We provide friendly, reliable customer service while satisfying your needs with a smile."

Owner, Kym Smith, was featured in an article in the Gwinnett Daily Post October 1, 2006 describing her business called "Finding Time".

She is offering a 20% off discount for Special Needs families or individuals. Package discounts also available for special needs.

Xtra Pair of Hands is expanding throughout Georgia and looking for excellent employees interested in flexible employment opportunities. This would make a great job for moms who want to be home when their children are home or can only work certain days or need other flexibility.

For more information on Xtra Pair of Hands services or employment visit the website or contact Kym Smith at:

XTRA PAIR OF HANDS
3079 Gala Trail
Snellville, GA 30039
(404) 819-6724
http://xtrapair.com

The Fall 2006 issue of Making A Difference is focusing on employment and careers for those with disabilities.

Their 2007 focus is Real Homes. Real Careers. Real Learning. Real Influence. Real Supports.

Contact Georgia Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities for your copy at www.gcdd.org.
888-ASK-GCDD or 404-657-2126

You may also join this organization at the Disability Day at the Capitol on February 22, 2007.

Employment Services has resources to help those looking for a job or for an employee or discovering your dream career.

MomCorps
www.momcorps.com
info@momcorps.com
800-258-6817
Hire moms to fill projects, part-time and contract positions. They are looking for experienced professionals such as CPAs, attorneys, etc.
MomCorps is a matchmaker between professionals looking for flexibility and companies.

Easter Seals

Easter Seals website has a large section on Job Training and Career related topics.

"Employment provides the opportunity to participate as a member of a community. Easter Seals job training and employment services help people with disabilities learn skills to successfully enter the workforce, or to return to work after an illness or injury. Not only do employees benefit from the satisfaction of having a job, but businesses also gain from their contributions.

Easter Seals can help you determine what might work for you in reaching your employment goals. Contact Easter Seals to learn more about Easter Seals Job Training and Employment services in your area."

http://www.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ntl_job_training

Jennifer Briggs is President and founder of Briggs & Associates. After receiving her degree in special education from Xavier University, she spent some ten years working in various special education positions in Ohio and Georgia, specializing in vocational training and career development for adults with disabilities.

She founded Briggs & Associates in 1989 based on the philosophy that anyone who has the desire has the ability to be successful in the workplace. The company has grown to over 50 employees solely dedicated community-based supported employment, now serving over 475 people across Georgia.

Jennifer Briggs

Briggs & Associates
2300 Holcomb Bridge Road Suite 103, PMB 366 Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: (404) 290-6839
Fax: (770) 552-7051
Email: jennifer@briggsassociates.org

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