[NFBNJ] NFBNJ: Job Posting: PT AT Specialist for Advancing Opportunities

Fri Jul 27 00:24:02 UTC 2018

>From the desk of NFBNJ President Joe Ruffalo.

Received from Pamela Gaston, NJCBVI.

Greetings to all,

Attached and below the *** are two items of interest for your review, consideration and sharing.

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Advancing Opportunities

(Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey, Inc.)

Job Description

Position Title:                                                                 Assistive Technology Specialist for Blind/Visually Impaired             

Department:                                                                      Assistive Technology Services                                    

Supervisory Responsibilities:                    None

Reports to:                                                                         Assistant Director, Schools and CBVI

Personnel Category:                                                      Non-Exempt; Hourly; Part-time

Qualifications:                  A high school diploma is required. A bachelor degree in the technical sciences, or a rehabilitation services related field is preferred.  Minimum of one year experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.  

                                                Applicant must live in Camden County, NJ

Job Summary:                   The AT Specialist is responsible for providing direct assistive technology services to people who are blind or visually impaired.  To fulfill the purpose of the position the incumbent will provide technical assistance and consultation for other professionals, technology users, and their families.  These activities occur through site visits, telephone and electronic communication.  

Advancing Opportunities employees are expected to:  Maintain a good working relationship with individuals served, contract agencies, third party players, other social service provider personnel, families, Advancing Opportunities staff and other Advancing Opportunities stakeholders.  In addition, Advancing Opportunities staff members are expected to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills, function as liaisons to other Advancing Opportunities agency programs, and represent Advancing Opportunities in a professional manner.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1.       Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

2.       Excellent judgment, problem solving, organizational, and time management skills;

3.       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;

4.       The ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

5.       Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or other relevant computer software as these relate to job responsibilities;

6.       The ability to work with teams, facilitate meetings, help groups of people to develop goals, and work together towards achieving them;

7.       Ability to travel in their designated work region, and to the central office in Ewing.  

Responsibilities / Essential Duties:

1.       Assess people who are blind or visually impaired for assistive technology;

2.       Support implementation of recommendations through installation and training in use of assistive technology;

3.   Conduct all work with strict adherence to safety regulations;

4.   Complete work in a timely fashion;

5.       Maintain and submit, as required, client-related files, reports, records, and data collection materials in a timely fashion to meet department requirements;

Marginal Duties:

1.	Additional responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor, Associate Executive

Director, or Executive Director.

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Assistive Technology Specialist

Part-Time

Camden County, New Jersey

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 Southern Region.  We are looking for someone who lives in Camden County. Most services will be provided in Camden County.   

Duties include traveling to schools, workplaces and homes to provide on-site assistive technology assessments and training for people with disabilities; providing workshops to advance awareness and knowledge about assistive technology.

Requirements:  A High School Diploma is required. Bachelor degree in the technical sciences, a rehabilitation services related field, or special education is preferred.  Minimum of one year experience working with individuals with disabilities and one year experience working in an assistive technology related field. 

Required Skills and Abilities:

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;

Extensive knowledge of computers, tablets and handheld devices;

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or other relevant software as these relate to job responsibilities; 

Ability to travel throughout the northern portion of the state;

Excellent telephone communication skills.

Responsibilities / Essential Duties:

Assess individuals with disabilities and their environments for assistive technology interventions, making use of available resources;   

Support implementation of recommendations through installation and training in use of assistive technology;

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;

Advancing Opportunities offers on-the-job training and professional development opportunities. Visit www.advopps.org/jobs <http://www.advopps.org/jobs>  for a full list of employment opportunities with the agency.

Please send resume and salary requirements to Vanessa Lombardo vlombardo at advopps.org <mailto:vlombardo at advopps.org>   

Advancing Opportunities is an EOE. 

Forwarded by:

Brian A. Mackey

Brian A. Mackey, Treasurer & Webmaster
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey
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