[Nfbk] Job posting for technology and Braille specialist Anchorage, Alaska

[Nickie Pearl]

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From: David Andrews
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:34 PM
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Subject: [Blindtlk] Fwd: Job posting for technology and Braille specialist 
Anchorage, Alaska


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>POSITION VACANCY
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>ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & BRAILLE INSTRUCTOR
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>Location: Anchorage, Alaska
>Regular schedule averaging 30 – 40 hours per week; salary DOE
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>The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is looking for an 
>Assistive Technology and Braille Instructor to provide assessment and 
>instruction to residential and day clients in the Center’s rehabilitation 
>program in: the use of computers, computer access technology, electronic 
>note takers, smart phones, and other adaptive aids; and Braille reading and 
>writing. Primary focus will be on developing and increasing client skills 
>in the use of adaptive technologies and Braille for efficient access of 
>information and for employment. For each client, the Instructor may conduct 
>an assessment of skills, develop a service plan, maintain current records 
>of progress, coordinate services with those provided by other staff, and 
>complete reports to include level of skill development and recommendations 
>for devices, equipment, further training, and other services.
>In addition, the Instructor will keep the Center on the cutting edge of 
>assistive technology devices and applications and provide training, 
>presentations, and technical consultation to service providers and others.
>Benefits provided
>Professional liability insurance. Annual leave accrual to two weeks the 
>first year. Two personal days per year plus sick leave. Twelve holidays, 
>including the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Option for pre-tax 
>employee 403(b) retirement savings. For 40-hour per week staff: health and 
>dental coverage with Health Savings Account.
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>Required Education and Work Experience
>Bachelor’s degree in vision rehabilitation, assistive technology, or a 
>related field. Proven proficiency with assistive technology and Braille as 
>well as client services for people with disabilities. A satisfactory report 
>from a criminal background check is required. Preferred: Successful work 
>experience as a vision rehabilitation instructor in assistive technology 
>and Braille. Applicants with AT expertise but no Braille are encouraged to 
>apply.
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>Working Conditions
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>·    Work is conducted primarily in Center’s facility in Anchorage and 
>occasionally in the homes of clients as well as locations in the area to 
>provide presentations on Assistive Technology.
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>·    The work schedule is daily during the week and may infrequently 
>include evenings.
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>·    Occasional travel may be required using a personal vehicle or an 
>alternate pre-approved arrangement locally or commercial airline travel 
>outside the Anchorage-MatSu areas.
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>Please send a cover letter and resume (email preferred) to:
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>Karen Coady, Program Manager 
><mailto:info at AlaskaBVI.org>info at AlaskaBVI.org
>3903 Taft Drive, Anchorage, AK  99517
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>The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired is an Equal 
>Opportunity Employer
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