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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hello fellow NJ Techdiv listers,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At the bottom of the announcement is a link to the original posting, where you may apply online.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Rick Fox, President <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Northern Chapter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cell: 973-641-5067 <o:p></o:p></p><h1><o:p> </o:p></h1><h1>Assistant Trainer for Assistive Technology<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Location<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>US-NY-Manhattan<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 4 items nesting level 1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Job ID <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2019-10584<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal># of Openings Remaining <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Type <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Part-Time<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Department <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LB Andrew Heiskell Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end nesting level 1<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Overview<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Principal Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Reporting to the Chief Librarian, the Assistant Trainer for Assistive Technology will:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 6 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Assist the AT coordinator during AT workshops for patrons <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Run or co-run Spanish language group workshops for patrons on AT topics <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Provide 1-on-1 coaching to patrons on AT tasks in Spanish and English <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Help with walk-in patron questions about AT <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Compile resources and prepare documents to provide patrons with AT support in Spanish <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Assist in evaluating community needs, proposing workshop topics and suggesting new technology <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Minimum Qualifications<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Spanish proficiency required <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Experience using Assistive Technology <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Customer service, coaching, teaching, training, social work, or tutoring experience. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Preferred Qualifications<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Knowledge of disability culture or experience working with people with disabilities is a plus. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Experience working with older adults is a plus <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Braille literacy is a plus <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Be Resourceful in solving problems <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Be Curious in all aspects of your work <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Work Environment<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Branch library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Physical Duties<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal>list of 3 items<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Lifting up to 15 lbs. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Sitting and standing for periods of time <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>• Daily use of a computer <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>list end<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Hours<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2>Union / Non Union<o:p></o:p></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Non Union<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s the link to the original job announcement, where you may apply online:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/10584/assistant-trainer-for-assistive-technology/job">https://jobs-nypl.icims.com/jobs/10584/assistant-trainer-for-assistive-technology/job</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>