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<div align="center"><b>Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
(ADRS)<br><br>
Job Vacancy Announcement <br><br>
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Position Title: <u>Rehabilitation Technology Specialist (Blind
Services) <br><br>
</u>Position Type: Professional/Salaried <br><br>
Position Base: Montgomery, AL<br><br>
Salary: $43,339.20 – 65,690.40 <br><br>
Supervisor of Position: W. Ashley Townsend, Alabama Department of
Rehabilitation Services <br><br>
Special Note: This is a full-time contract position through Troy
University managed by the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
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Job Summary <br><br>
</b>1. Provide ongoing training and continuing education to local IT
staff on the various assistive technologies that can be used by staff
that are blind or have low vision. <br><br>
2. Evaluate, identify, and recommend appropriate blind or low vision
assistive technology for ADRS staff that are blind or have low vision.
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3. Provide training and ongoing support to ADRS staff that are blind or
have low vision in the use of their prescriptive blind or low vision
assistive technology. <br><br>
4. Collaborate with local area IT staff to ensure that all blind and low
vision software/assistive technology are installed properly and up to
date. <br><br>
5. Provide testing for ADRS as well as other partner organizations on
computer programs and applications to ensure that they are accessible for
blind and low vision assistive technology users. <br><br>
6. Collaborate with the ADRS’s computer services division to develop
accessible programs for staff that are blind or have low vision.
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7. Develop curriculums, training programs (individual and group), and
training manuals for ADRS staff that serve individuals who are blind or
have low vision so that a comprehensive understanding of blind and low
vision assistive technology is gained. <br><br>
8. Provide technical assistance and/or training related to blind and low
vision assistive technology to partner agencies. <br><br>
9. Provide consultation to VR Field Supervisors, VR Counselors, Vision
Rehabilitation Therapist, Orientation & Mobility Specialist, and
other Rehabilitation Technology Specialists in relation to blind and low
vision assistive technology. <br><br>
10. Perform other duties as assigned.<br><br>
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Minimum
Qualifications
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</b>1. Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Education,
Rehabilitation, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy, or closely related
field<br><br>
2. Strong writing, speaking, and public relations skills required.
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3. Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in
writing.<br><br>
4. Knowledge of assistive technology, including experience in the use of
video magnifiers (CCTV’s), screen magnification software, screen reader
software, braille translation software, OCR software, braille displays,
etc. <br><br>
5. Knowledge of screen reader software must include JAWS, Window-Eyes,
Voiceover, and NVDA. <br><br>
6. Demonstrated experience successfully operating and troubleshooting
braille embossers/printers.<br><br>
7. Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with
all levels of Vocational Rehabilitation Staff, Computer Services Staff,
Consumer Groups, and Partner Agencies. <br><br>
8. Ability to deliver technical information so that it is understood by a
variety of audiences to include all types of staff and end users.
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9. Working knowledge of current computer technology applications and
operating systems and ability to learn new applications and operating
systems.<br><br>
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Preferred
Qualifications
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</b>1. Two years of successful paid work experience in a related role
requiring collaboration, organization, troubleshooting, problem solving,
and working independently to successfully support individuals who are
blind or low vision with their assistive technology needs. <br><br>
2. Knowledge of commands that screen reader users can use to successfully
navigate a variety of systems. <br><br>
3. Knowledge of how to set screen reader options and preferences so that
the end user is most effective. <br><br>
4. Ability to adapt a screen reader to multiple situations such as a
desktop, laptop, and specific applications for software. <br><br>
5. Knowledge of various ways to accomplish assignments using a screen
reader and ability to tailor instruction based on the users learning
style and skill level. <br><br>
6. Experience providing instruction in the area of learning screen reader
commands to navigate applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc. <br><br>
7. Working knowledge of grade 2 braille <br><br>
8. Experience successfully using Duxbury and ability to train all levels
of staff on how to use this software to effectively print documents in
braille. <br><br>
9. Experience testing software for accessibility with various screen
readers.<br><br>
10. Experience developing training materials related to how to use
various blind and low vision assistive technologies to navigate different
computer software applications.<br><br>
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Medical Insurance (Available) <br><br>
Paid Holidays<br><br>
Annual Leave and Sick Leave <br><br>
RSA Retirement <br><br>
Interested applicants should complete an online application and upload a
resume at:
<a href="https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/8651">
https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/8651</a> <br><br>
For more information about this position please contact W. Ashley
Townsend at 334-293-7096 or
<a href="mailto:ashley.townsend@rehab.alabama.gov">
ashley.townsend@rehab.alabama.gov</a>. <br><br>
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