[Electronics-talk] Job Announcement

[Amy Murillo]

The Southern Arizona Association for the Visually Impaired (SAAVI) is
seeking the following positions to serve in our Phoenix training center.

 

Access Technology specialist.

BASIC JOB SUMMARY:  

Provide center-based and community individual and group instruction in
access technology with off the shelf and specialized computer
software/hardware.   Focus includes speech output, low vision, Braille
output, or a combination of techniques. Facilitate worksite
evaluation/modification, community workshops and community and home based
training.  Develop and ensure ongoing structure and competencies for the
access technology component of rehabilitation.  Coordinate and facilitate
the ordering and maintenance of equipment and software provided to
vocational rehabilitation clients.

 

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

 

·        Associates Degree in Education, Social work, or computer-related
field.

 

·        Five years experience using a combination of Access technology in a
work or academic setting

 

·        Proficient and experienced in industry standard access technology
including but not limited to:  screen reading, magnification, OCR, note
taking/PDA applications. 

 

·        Two years experience teaching access technology to adults

 

·        Strong ability to trouble shoot and make basic and intermediate
computer and access technology repairs.

 

·        Experience advocating for individuals 

 

·        Strong relationship building skills

 

·        Strong teamwork and ability to incorporate macro and micro systems
simultaneously

 

·        Ability to work autonomously with strong problem solving, critical
thinking skills

 

 

 

Please contact Amy Murillo with any questions or to submit résumés at
amurillo-hicks at saavi.us.  Only electronic résumés will be accepted.