[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Access Technology Instructor: Associated Services For The Blind and Visually Impaired: Philadelphia, PA

Fri Sep 3 14:09:11 UTC 2021

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2021 02:08:53 +0000
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Employment Opportunity: Access Technology
Instructor: Associated Services For The Blind and Visually Impaired:
Philadelphia, PA
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Access Technology Instructor - Contractor/Hourly
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Temporarily remote
$25 - $30 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Job details
Salary
$25 - $30 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Contract
Number of hires for this role
1
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION for Instructor - Access Technology
Job Title: Access Technology Instructor
FLSA (Exempt/Nonexempt): Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Director of Learning and Development
Department: Human Services
Union: N/A
Our Mission
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is dedicated
to assisting all who are living with vision loss to achieve greater
independence through excellence in education and wrap-around support
services that advance necessary skills and establish meaningful
community connections. ASB is committed to collaborating with local,
regional, and national partners to broaden access to resources and
opportunities that enable those we serve to live their lives to the
fullest.
Our Vision
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired seeks to
inspire all who are living with vision loss to thrive.
Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) is
fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace the
diversity within our organization and within the multi-faceted
community we serve. We embrace the principles of equity, fairness, and
inclusion and we remain committed to best practices for providing
anyone, anywhere on the vision loss continuum with the education,
tools, and wrap-around services that they need to navigate their
communities, manage their specific visual challenges, and live their
fullest life.
At ASB we realize that there are many forms of diversity including
racial, gender, sexual identity, cultural, religious, economic,
ability and disability, and we work diligently to be open and
welcoming to all.
Our work is collaborative - with those we serve, with our professional
staff, with healthcare professionals, with community partner
organizations, and with other human services agencies regionally and
nationally. We believe that this collaborative framework, across
disciplines and communities, as well as our commitment to serving
those with vision loss, makes our organizational efforts more diverse,
more equitable, more inclusive, and more sustainable over time.
Job Summary:
The instructor is responsible for providing training to blind and
visually impaired students both one-on-one, and in group workshops.
Instructors work with each student to define learning goals, present
material in a clear and comprehensive manner and document instruction
in ASB's database. Instructors stay current on the latest industry
training standards to benefit ASB's students and community members.
Essential Functions:
(Instructor)
* Instructors work with each student to define learning goals, present
material in a clear and comprehensive manner and document instruction
in the ASB's database.
* Develop course curriculum and lesson materials for each skill level
* Evaluate and document skill level of new students
* Participate in participant-centered interdisciplinary meetings
* Provide the most up to date industry standard training
* Conduct public education and community training events on an as needed basis
* Provide Training and support to ASB staff on an as needed basis
* Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all
participant-related matters.
* Act professionally at all times as a representative of ASB,
demonstrated by interacting positively with ASB Staff, program
participants, volunteers, Board Members, organizational partners and
guests
* Completion of work in a timely and high-quality manner, meeting
established deadlines and sensitive to the needs of the ASB targeted
population
* Maintain professional growth through seminars and workshops
* Effectively manage class environment to ensure appropriate learning
environment for all participants
* Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
* Instruct adult students in beginning, intermediate and advanced
computer and iPhone skills based on industry best practices
* Provide instruction in Windows, Internet, Word Processing and Spread
Sheet operations, using screen magnification programs and screen
readers based on industry best practice.
* Configure personal computers for speech and screen enlargement.
* Participate in participant-centered interdisciplinary meetings
Supervisory Responsibilities:
* N/A
Key Performance Expectations:
* Treats all individuals with courtesy and respect at all times
* Establishes and maintains good working relationships and partnerships
* Is open to differences, ideas and suggestions
* Communicates effectively
* Makes and keeps commitments
* Adheres to established policies and procedures
* Does not participate in non-productive activities or conversations
Qualifications:
* Training and/or certification in Access Technology related field
(Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People
with Visual Impairments (CATIS) preferred)
* At least 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of Windows, using
up-to-date screen magnification programs and adapted speech software.
* At least 3 years of demonstrated knowledge of IOS and Android
devices and platforms
* Knowledge of Voice Over and Talk Back
* Solid experience in databases, spreadsheets and accessing the
Internet using adaptive software.
* Bachelor's degree or two years of college and equivalent work
experience in Information Technology.
* Ability to configure speech and screen enlargement software for word
processing.
* Strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational, planning and documentation skills.
* Ability to successfully teach a diverse group of adult students.
* 'Braille Note Taker' skills a plus.
* Experience working in the disability community, healthcare setting,
or related field
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired provided the
following inclusive hiring information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified
applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,
or disability status.

  *   Disability accommodations
  *   Paid time off
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:

  *   Flexible schedule
Schedule:

  *   Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees, contractors, and vendors must be vaccinated.
Work Location:

  *   One location
Work Remotely:

  *   Temporarily due to COVID-19
Today
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must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not
responsible for the employer's application process.

David Goldfield,
Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist
JAWS Certified, 2019
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