[NFBNJ] Employment Opportunity

[joe ruffalo]

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Advancing Opportunities
1005 Whitehead Road Extension, Suite 1
Ewing, NJ 08630
www.advopps.org<http://www.advopps.org>

Assistive Technology Specialist: Full-Time Position
Northern NJ, Morris 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 Northern 
Region of the state, specifically Morris County.  Most services will be 
provided in Morris County.  Applicants should live in Morris 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<mailto:vlombardo at advopps.org>
Advancing Opportunities is an EOE.



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