[NFB-DB] FW: [DBCC] Fwd: [psdbc] Job posting for iCanConnect Perkins partners

Mon Jun 17 00:48:27 UTC 2024

Hi Everyone,

     Thought some might be interested in this.  I tried to get rid of as much of the extra forwarding junk as could.

Warmly,

Doula

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Subject: Fwd: [DBCC] Fwd: [psdbc] Job posting for iCanConnect Perkins partners
Subjecct Perkins partners
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From: Dan Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 10:47 AM
Subject: [psdbc] Job posting for iCanConnect Perkins partners
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*iCanConnect Perkins Partner (Positions Available in 23 States)*

 For the following states and U.S. territories only: *Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,* *Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.* 

Seeking organizations that serve people who are deaf-blind and/or who have other combinations of sensory disabilities to serve as primary in-state partner to provide local iCanConnect (also known as National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program) independent contract services under Perkins School for the Blind’s supervision. 

Partners are reimbursed for time related to: intakes/consumer application verification; conducting consumer assessments and training; outreach; round-trip travel time, mileage, and other related expenses. Partners are responsible for submitting timely invoices for pre-approved expenses on a monthly basis; payments are made on a monthly basis. Hours vary based on need.

 Requirements: 

- Experience serving people who are deaf-blind or those with sensory disabilities

- Experience providing training on adaptive and off-the-shelf equipment and software, including braille devices

- Must serve as primary contact for processing in-state applications and responding to inquiries.

- Must provide and oversee adaptive technology trainers (have on-staff and/or ability to recruit) who travel to consumers’ homes throughout the state to provide assessments, equipment and training. Trainers must be willing and able to travel to consumers’ homes throughout the state, and provide remote training as needed.

- Trainers must be able to make individualized equipment recommendations and develop customized training plans, 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.

- Trainers who are unable to drive due to blindness/visual impairment may procure a driver or use ride share services and public transit.

- Must be able to provide or book American Sign Language (ASL)interpreters as needed.

- Must be able to use an accessible Web-based database used for recordkeeping, ordering of services and equipment, and reports.

- Must be able to perform monthly billing functions with use of customized Excel billing template.

- Must be willing to help identify and conduct outreach activities.

Hourly rate will be agreed upon in writing and is dependent on relevant experience. Note: hours may fluctuate significantly from month to month and there is no guaranteed number of hours.

 Organizations interested in applying: email Dan Caterino,dan.caterino at perkins.org <mailto:dan.caterino at perkins.org>  with letter of interest, credentials and experience.

Dan Caterino

Director, Perkins iCanConnect

617-972-7217

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