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<h1><b>Rehabilitation Technology Specialist</a></b></h1><br>
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<b>Education and Training Division</b><br>
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<b>Location:</b> Des Moines, IA <br>
<b>Salary Minimum:</b> $55,307.20 <br>
<b>Salary Maximum:</b> $85,758.40<br>
<b>Job Type: </b> Full-time<br>
<b>Agency:</b> 131 Iowa Department for the Blind<br>
<b>Job Number:</b> 22-00717<br>
<b>Post Close Date:</b> October 4, 2021<br>
<b>Pointe of Contact:
</b><a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us">Helen
Stevens</a><br>
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To Apply: </b>For consideration please submit your resume, and
cover letter to Helen Stevens Education and Training Director Iowa
Department for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA
50309-2364<a href="mailto:helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us">
helen.stevens@blind.state.ia.us</a><br>
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Job Description:</b><br>
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<b>This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit position. Please
follow instructions in the “To Apply” section for directions on how
to apply for this position.</b><br>
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The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is seeking applicants for a
position that will promote IDB’s mission, vision and values through
providing access technology services to vocational rehabilitation clients
across Iowa. Strong candidates will be adept problem-solvers who can
explore to learn new technology, troubleshoot to locate and solve
problems, and communicate with clients and employers about challenges and
potential solutions. IDB is willing to provide training in the required
blindness skill areas and blindness specific technology if needed.<br>
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Duties and responsibilities to include the following:<br>
Complete worksite assessments and provide workplace support to clients,
including transition-age youth during work-based learning experiences, to
support the clients in successful employment. <br>
Assist employers in determining the accessibility of their technology
systems for blind employees. <br>
Gather data about a work site and the technology that will be used on the
job, and determine what is needed to integrate non visual access
technology with technologies used at the work site. <br>
Research possible solutions to problems involved with integrating non
visual access technology into the work site. <br>
Test and implement scripts to improve the use of screen access technology
with programs used. <br>
Install, test, and configure hardware and software to facilitate
operation with speech, refreshable braille, and/or screen enlargement
systems. <br>
Provide on-site training and remote assistance to employers and clients
regarding non visual access technology used at the work site. <br>
Troubleshoot technical problems involving the integration of nonvisual
access technology with other programs, determine what configuration
changes, repairs, and/or upgrades may be necessary, and facilitate
efforts to implement needed hardware/software acquisitions or
configuration changes. <br>
Produce written reports and case notes to document the work
performed.<br>
Obtain and review quotes for the purchase of client and loaner
technology. <br>
Set up new hardware and software including computers with screen access
software, braille displays, and CCTVs to make them ready for client use.
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Install updates and troubleshoot issues as they arise. Work with
manufacturers as needed to troubleshoot more complex problems and arrange
for the repair of devices.<br>
Design, validate, and implement skills assessments and training curricula
to determine a client's ability to use technology and teach all necessary
technology skills. <br>
Develop and/or modify technology skills assessments to ensure the most
accurate results. Based on these assessments, produce written and verbal
reports concerning a client's ability to use technology (with or without
non visual access software/hardware), the client's need for specialized
training, and the configuration of any equipment that the client might
require. <br>
Develop, maintain and evaluate curricula for effectively teaching
nonvisual technology skills using the structured discovery
methodology. <br>
Travel statewide to provide individualized and group training to
Vocational Rehabilitation clients, including transition-age youth, in the
use of nonvisual access and mainstream technologies. <br>
Monitor client progress during such training, produce written reports and
case notes for client files, and provide prompt notification to
counselors and/or rehabilitation teachers concerning client progress and
impediments to client success.<br>
Collaborate with Individualized Education Program teams across the state
to provide appropriate Pre-Employment Transition Services to high school
students. <br>
Assess the skill level of the students and assist in developing training
plans to help students meet their immediate and long-term goals. <br>
Recommend and assist with the provision of accommodations as appropriate.
Arrange for the loan of technology to students and provide training as
needed. <br>
Serve as a resource to parents, teachers and paraprofessionals as
requested. Create cheat sheets and other resources for use by parents and
educators to support students' technology usage. <br>
Provide presentations to students, parents and educators as
directed.<br>
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Essential functions of this position:<br>
Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, and in writing with
clients, counselors, and the public.<br>
Write clear and thorough reports on training provided or technology
evaluated for employers, counselors, educators and other
professionals.<br>
Communicate technical information in a manner understandable to
nontechnical individuals.<br>
Travel regularly to clients’ worksites, schools and homes.<br>
Utilize and teach others to use technology including smartphones, tablets
and computers nonvisually without the need for any visual
information.<br>
Research and teach oneself to use new and updated technology; locating
training resources as appropriate.<br>
Read and write contracted braille accurately in order to provide training
on the use of braille notetakers, braille displays and other
braille-related technology.<br>
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of non-visual access
technologies-including screen access software, screen enlargement
technology, refreshable braille displays, braille embossers, tablets,
smart phones, and video magnifiers-and make sound recommendations about
which technologies should be used for specific situations and under what
circumstances.<br>
Teach individuals and/or groups how to use specific technologies, and
vary the teaching method depending on the learning style that works best
for each student.<br>
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems with the use of all
available resources as appropriate.<br>
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It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.<br>
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<b>Minimum Qualification Requirements</b><br>
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework
in civil, industrial, mechanical, architectural, electrical or
rehabilitation engineering and experience equal to one year of full-time
work in the design, development and fabrication of mechanical or
electrical components or assemblies for products such as industrial
equipment, machinery, power equipment, service systems, machine tools and
measuring instruments;<br>
OR<br>
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an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one
year of professional work experience as indicated above for one year
(thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education to a
maximum of four years.<br>
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