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Position Opening Training and Technology Specialist Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) is seeking a highly skilled individual to perform task oriented training in the work environment and to perform comprehensive evaluations to determine accessibility needs in an educational contexts for people who are blind or visually impaired. Seventy percent (70%) of the time will be focused on training. OVERVIEW OF POSITION The Training and Technology Specialist (TTS) incorporates SAF's service delivery model in performing task oriented training in the employment environment and evaluations with blind and visually impaired consumers' needs in an educational context. The SAF model requires the TTS to couple extensive training, computer and assistive technology experience with an ability to serve as a communication liaison between the various individuals and agencies associated with each case. This position requires diplomacy, good judgment, initiative and independence, and organization in solving a variety of problems. This position is based in our Sunnyvale office. SAF covers the state of California; therefore, this position does require travel. Must have comprehensive knowledge of assistive technology and training experience with blind and visually impaired populations. Bachelor’s degree and experience in systems analysis/configuration between mainstream and assistive technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired is required. A teaching credential is preferred. SAF offers: ·Starting salary range of $48,000 to $50,000 ·Paid Time Off – 20 days in year 1 + 9 paid holidays. ·Medical, Vision, Dental, 403(b), EAP ·Excellent environment for learning and professional development ·Cooperative team environment ·Challenging and rewarding opportunities ·EOE Email resume and cover letter to Chris Piper, Director of Technology Services, at HYPERLINK mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Only those applicants who possess the required qualifications, and submit both a resume and cover letter, will be considered for this position. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.484 / Virus Database: 269.12.0/961 - Release Date: 8/19/2007 7:27 AM Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Email/fax/mail resume and cover letter to Marie King: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , 408/245-3762, SAF, 1142 W. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. EOE. Job description Access Technology Specialist (ATS) (Exempt) Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) is a nonprofit agency assisting blind and low vision individuals to obtain or retain competitive, unsubsidized employment through the use of assistive technology. OVERVIEW OF POSITION Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Access Technology Specialist (ATS) incorporates SAF's service delivery model in performing comprehensive evaluations of blind and visually impaired consumers' needs in employment and educational contexts. The goal of the evaluations is to determine which mainstream (PC, Macintosh, other) and assistive technologies or strategies will assist the consumer in achieving their vocational goals. The SAF model requires the ATS to couple extensive computer and assistive technology experience with an ability to serve as a communication liaison between the various individuals and agencies associated with each case. This position requires diplomacy, good judgment, initiative and independence, and organization in solving a variety of problems. SAF covers the state of California; therefore, this position does require travel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management 1.Follow SAF service delivery model while working with SAF consumers. 2.Perform telephone pre‑evaluation calls in order to gain a preliminary understanding of consumers' job tasks and functional vision. 3.Perform individualized technology evaluations with consumers in SAF's Ford Lab, as well as in employment, educational, or domestic settings potentially involving the consumer, the consumer's family members, employer, Department of Rehabilitation personnel, technology vendors, legal representatives, and rehabilitation professionals. 4.Perform technology services (e.g. configuration, customization, delivery, and basic instruction) of assistive technology systems compliant with specific report recommendations. 5.Research availability, compatibility, and appropriateness of mainstream technology (PC, Macintosh, other) and assistive technology pursuant to consumer evaluations; includes on‑site testing and troubleshooting. 6.Provide technical follow‑up services to consumers. Documentation 1.Maintain consumer records in accordance with SAF procedures and guidelines and assume a responsible role in managing cases within the SAF interdisciplinary team context. 2.Submit written consumer reports and recommendations to authorizing agencies, companies, or individuals in accordance with SAF guidelines. 3.Submit monthly consumer activity and status reports in accordance with SAF procedures. Interpersonal 1.Serve as a support member to SAF's vocational team in the provision of services to SAF consumers. 2.Maintain close working relationships with Department of Rehabilitation counselors, vendors, and developers of assistive technology. Technology 1.Responsible for assisting in maintaining the SAF Ford Lab (e.g. check hard drives for viruses, obtain donations of latest versions of software and hardware, ensure functionality of each work station, handle repair of specific components, organize manuals and disks, arrange individual lab components, register in-kind donations with the financial department). 2.Participate in and/or independently conduct monthly and/or personalized tours of the Ford Lab for the community. 3.Conduct research on new assistive technology (software and hardware). Other 1.Possess a comprehensive understanding of the implications and implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), (Titles I and II) and the Rehabilitation Act (Sections 501 and 504) as they relate to individuals who are blind and visually impaired. 2.Represent SAF at professional meetings, workshops, seminars, and conferences (at least two a year) to educate consumers, rehabilitation professionals, employers, and the community about access technology and employment issues for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Educational Requirements 1.Bachelor's Degree in the Sciences or Liberal Arts; education and training in computer technology preferred and two years of experience working with assistive technology for the blind or visually impaired or, 2.AA/AS degree or equivalent with four years’ experience working with assistive technology for the blind or visually impaired. Technical Requirements Ability to use a personal computer to produce documents, communicate on a local area network, and retrieve information from online sources is absolutely essential. The ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems is required. 1.Comprehensive knowledge of mainstream PC and Macintosh applications, including
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Hi I have just read your email - I'm wondering if you have any experience in what follows, or any knowledge of scripting or whoever might undertake it. I'll keep it short. I'm a blind teacher who uses Jaws. Our authority have changed reporting procedures to a system called Phoenix - it's apparently nationally used. I'm scuppered at the moment as it's pretty well inaccessible to Jaws. Does your firm write or commission writing of scripts? Do you know of anything that might help with Phoenix (if of course you know of Phoenix) Any info would be gratefully received. Thank you. Gordon McFarlane - Original Message - From: Barbara Manipod [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pc-audio@pc-audio.org Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 8:23 AM Subject: Job Announcement Access Technology Specialist Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) is seeking a highly skilled individual to perform comprehensive evaluations to determine accessibility needs for employment and educational contexts for people who are blind or visually impaired. Must have comprehensive knowledge of assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. Bachelor's degree and experience in systems analysis/configuration between mainstream and assistive technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired and basic knowledge of screen reader customization is required. Excellent Benefits, Salary DOE (dependent on experience). Email/fax/mail resume and cover letter to Marie King: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , 408/245-3762, SAF, 1142 W. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. EOE. For more info of the job description, email Marie King ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com -- This email has been verified as Virus free Virus Protection and more available at http://www.plus.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.5/335 - Release Date: 09/05/06 ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
Job Announcement
Access Technology Specialist Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) is seeking a highly skilled individual to perform comprehensive evaluations to determine accessibility needs for employment and educational contexts for people who are blind or visually impaired. Must have comprehensive knowledge of assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. Bachelor's degree and experience in systems analysis/configuration between mainstream and assistive technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired and basic knowledge of screen reader customization is required. Excellent Benefits, Salary DOE (dependent on experience). Email/fax/mail resume and cover letter to Marie King: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , 408/245-3762, SAF, 1142 W. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. EOE. For more info of the job description, email Marie King ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
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Access Technology Specialist Sensory Access Foundation (SAF) is seeking a highly skilled individual to perform comprehensive evaluations to determine accessibility needs for employment and educational contexts for people who are blind or visually impaired. Must have comprehensive knowledge of assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. Bachelor's degree and experience in systems analysis/configuration between mainstream and assistive technologies for people who are blind or visually impaired and basic knowledge of screen reader customization is required. Excellent Benefits, Salary DOE (dependent on experience). Email/fax/mail resume and cover letter to Marie King: [EMAIL PROTECTED] , 408/245-3762, SAF, 1142 W. Evelyn Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. EOE. For more info of the job description, email Marie King ___ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This list is a service of MosenExplosion.com. To see what other lists we offer, visit us on the web at http://www.MosenExplosion.com
