[Njtechdiv] Job posting at the Heiskell Library!: part time assistive tech coach - bilingual

[Richard Fox]

Hello fellow NJ Techdiv listers,

The Andrew Heiskell library is the NLS branch in Manhattan serving both NYC
and Long Island. They have an assistive technology training department, and
they are looking for a part-time assistive technology instructor who is
fluent in both English and Spanish. See the job posting below. 

At the bottom of the announcement is a link to the original posting, where
you may apply online.

 

Rick Fox, President 

Northern Chapter

National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey

Cell: 973-641-5067  


 


Assistant Trainer for Assistive Technology


Location

US-NY-Manhattan

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Job ID 

2019-10584

 

# of Openings Remaining 

1

 

Type 

Part-Time

 

Department 

LB Andrew Heiskell Library

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Overview


 

The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library, part of The New York
Public Library, serves patrons who are eligible to borrow materials from the
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
because of a visual or physical disability.  The service is offered onsite,
online, and through an extensive mailing operation to residents of the five
boroughs of New York City and Long Island.

 

The Assistive Technology Coaching Department offers individual and
group-based training in using assistive technology to meet whatever their
own educational, vocational, recreational or personal goals are.  Topics
include options for accessible literacy such as BARD, Bookshare, and
Newsline; screen readers, screen magnifiers, voiceover and other accessible
options for mobile devices, accessible facebook, typing, tactiles creation,
apps such as Seeing AI, and more. 

The incumbent will work in a team of one full time coordinator and two part
time coaches plus several volunteer assistants to meet the needs of the
community but will focus on serving Spanish speaking patrons.

 


Principal Responsibilities


 

Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Assistant Trainer for Assistive
Technology will:

 

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. Assist the AT coordinator during AT workshops for patrons 

 

. Run or co-run Spanish language group workshops for patrons on AT topics 

 

. Provide 1-on-1 coaching to patrons on AT tasks in Spanish and English 

 

. Help with walk-in patron questions about AT 

 

. Compile resources and prepare documents to provide patrons with AT support
in Spanish 

 

. Assist in evaluating community needs, proposing workshop topics and
suggesting new technology 

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Minimum Qualifications

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. Spanish proficiency required 

 

. Experience using Assistive Technology 

 

. Customer service, coaching, teaching, training, social work, or tutoring
experience. 

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Preferred Qualifications

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. Knowledge of disability culture or experience working with people with
disabilities is a plus. 

 

. Experience working with older adults is a plus 

 

. Braille literacy is a plus 

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All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:

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. Be Helpful  to patrons and colleagues 

 

. Be Resourceful  in solving problems 

 

. Be Curious  in all aspects of your work 

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Work Environment

 

Branch library

 


Physical Duties


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. Lifting up to 15 lbs. 

 

. Sitting and standing for periods of time 

 

. Daily use of a computer 

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Hours


 

15 hours per week during library hours.  Ideally Mondays and Tuesdays will
be included. Some flexibility required for special events, including
possible Saturdays or evenings.

 


Union / Non Union


 

Non Union

Here's the link to the original job announcement, where you may apply
online:

https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/10584/assistant-trainer-for-assistive-techn
ology/job

 

 

 

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