[Trainer-talk] Fwd: Job posting for technology and Braille specialist Anchorage, Alaska

[David Andrews]

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>POSITION VACANCY
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>ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY & BRAILLE INSTRUCTOR
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>Location: Anchorage, Alaska
>Regular schedule averaging 30 – 40 hours per week; salary DOE
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>The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually 
>Impaired is looking for an Assistive Technology 
>and Braille Instructor to provide assessment and 
>instruction to residential and day clients in 
>the Center’s rehabilitation program in: the use 
>of computers, computer access technology, 
>electronic note takers, smart phones, and other 
>adaptive aids; and Braille reading and writing. 
>Primary focus will be on developing and 
>increasing client skills in the use of adaptive 
>technologies and Braille for efficient access of 
>information and for employment. For each client, 
>the Instructor may conduct an assessment of 
>skills, develop a service plan, maintain current 
>records of progress, coordinate services with 
>those provided by other staff, and complete 
>reports to include level of skill development 
>and recommendations for devices, equipment, 
>further training, and other services.
>In addition, the Instructor will keep the Center 
>on the cutting edge of assistive technology 
>devices and applications and provide training, 
>presentations, and technical consultation to service providers and others.
>Benefits provided
>Professional liability insurance. Annual leave 
>accrual to two weeks the first year. Two 
>personal days per year plus sick leave. Twelve 
>holidays, including the week between Christmas 
>and New Year’s. Option for pre-tax employee 
>403(b) retirement savings. For 40-hour per week 
>staff: health and dental coverage with Health Savings Account.
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>Required Education and Work Experience
>Bachelor’s degree in vision rehabilitation, 
>assistive technology, or a related field. Proven 
>proficiency with assistive technology and 
>Braille as well as client services for people 
>with disabilities. A satisfactory report from a 
>criminal background check is required. 
>Preferred: Successful work experience as a 
>vision rehabilitation instructor in assistive 
>technology and Braille. Applicants with AT 
>expertise but no Braille are encouraged to apply.
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>Working Conditions
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>·    Work is conducted primarily in Center’s 
>facility in Anchorage and occasionally in the 
>homes of clients as well as locations in the 
>area to provide presentations on Assistive Technology.
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>·    The work schedule is daily during the week 
>and may infrequently include evenings.
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>·    Occasional travel may be required using a 
>personal vehicle or an alternate pre-approved 
>arrangement locally or commercial airline travel 
>outside the Anchorage-MatSu areas.
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>Please send a cover letter and resume (email preferred) to:
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>Karen Coady, Program 
>Manager      <mailto:info at AlaskaBVI.org>info at AlaskaBVI.org
>3903 Taft Drive, Anchorage, AK  99517
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>The Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually 
>Impaired is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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