[NFBNJ] Advancing Opportunities Assistive Technology Employment Opportunity

[joe ruffalo]

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I received the following employment opportunity from Advancing 
Opportunities.
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Advancing Opportunities
1005 Whitehead Road Extension, Suite 1
Ewing, NJ 08630
www.advopps.org

Assistive Technology Specialist: Full-Time Position
Central New Jersey, Monmouth County

Advancing Opportunities provides services and supports to individuals with
all types of disabilities and their families. The agency has an immediate
opening for an Assistive Technology Specialist specializing in computer
training for people who are blind or visually impaired in the Central Region
of the state, specifically Monmouth County.  Most services will be provided
in Monmouth County.  Applicants should live in Monmouth or surrounding
counties.

Duties include traveling to schools, workplaces and homes to provide on-site
assistive technology training and assessments for people who are blind or
visually impaired.

Requirements:
•    A Bachelor degree
•    A minimum of one year experience working with individuals with
disabilities

Required Skills and Abilities:
•    Extensive knowledge of computers, tablets and handheld devices;
•    Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or other relevant software
as these relate to job responsibilities;
•    Experience working with assistive technology;
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
•    Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time
management skills;
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
with individuals with disabilities, families, co-workers, staff,
supervisors, funding sources, and other social service agency personnel;
•    The ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
•    Ability to travel throughout the Central portion of the state,
specifically Monmouth County;

Responsibilities / Essential Duties:
Provide training on and support implementation of recommended assistive
technology;
Assess individuals with disabilities and their environments for assistive
technology supports;
Conduct all work with strict adherence to safety regulations;
Complete work in a timely fashion;
Maintain and submit, as required, client-related files, reports, records,
and data collection materials in a timely fashion to meet department
requirements;

Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
Vanessa Lombardo vlombardo at advopps.org
Advancing Opportunities is an EOE.