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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Kreiling, Sara L (DEED) <Sara.L.Kreiling@state.mn.us>
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<b>To:</b> #DEED_SSB-AllStaff <SSB-AllStaff.DEED@state.mn.us><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Fw: Job posting for iCanConnect Perkins trainers<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Job Description - iCanConnect Perkins Trainer</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">For the following states and territories only:<b> Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan,
Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,</b> <b>Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Seeking adaptive technology trainers for independent contract work with variable hours based on need, to work with
iCanConnect consumers who have combined significant vision and hearing loss.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Trainers are reimbursed for assessment/training time with consumer, round-trip travel time, mileage, and other related
expenses. Trainers are responsible for submitting timely invoices for pre-approved expenses on a monthly basis; payments are made on a monthly basis.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Requirements:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Must be willing and able to travel to consumers’ homes throughout the state, in keeping with pandemic-related advisories and safety protocols, and provide
remote training as needed. Trainers who are unable to drive due to blindness/visual impairment may procure a driver, who will be reimbursed directly by the program. Ride share services and public transit are acceptable, with receipts.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Position requires use of an accessible Web-based database used for record keeping, ordering of services and equipment, and reports.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Must have access to and know how to use Microsoft Excel for monthly invoicing.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Must be able to make equipment recommendations, and write up timely reports on each consumer’s assessment and training sessions that justify how iCanConnect
equipment will enhance the consumer’s access to distance communications.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Hourly rate will be agreed upon in writing and is dependent on relevant experience.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Note: hours may fluctuate significantly from month to month and there is no guaranteed number of hours.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:11.2pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Relevant job skills and experience required; please check all that apply:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Experience working with individuals who are deaf-blind</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] American Sign Language (ASL)</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Experience working with sign language interpreters</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Braille</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Able to set up, teach and troubleshoot braille note-takers and displays</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Able to set up, teach and troubleshoot Windows computers</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Able to set up, teach and troubleshoot Mac computers</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Facility with iOS and other mobile devices</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Voiceover</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Zoom</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Relevant features on Android devices</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Audible, visual and vibrating signalers</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">[ ] Comfortable working with individuals with a wide range of abilities</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:black">Please e-mail current resume, along with this completed form, to Marcia Brooks at</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:marcia.brooks@perkins.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">marcia.brooks@perkins.org</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1D4F91">Director, Perkins National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (iCanConnect)<br>
Perkins School for the Blind</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1D4F91">175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472
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Best contact is email (I'm working remotely during pandemic): <a href="mailto:marcia.brooks@perkins.org" target="_blank">
marcia.brooks@perkins.org</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif;color:#1D4F91">Also checking voicemail: 617.972.7724</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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