Assistive Technology Specialist
October 24th, 2008 by 
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POSITION: Assistive Technology Specialist
Starting Date: December 1, 2008
SALARY: Depends On Experience
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Access Technologies, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assure that persons with disabilities in Oregon will be able to secure and effectively use assistive technologies.As a full service assistive technology provider our team of Certified Assistive Technology Specialists have over 25 years of combined experience providing AT trainings, evaluations, and ergonomic assessments. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contact businesses, service providers and consumer groups to provide information and trainings
- Disseminate brochures and information packets
- Coordinate and conduct training on assistive technology for local and state agency, business, educational, and community members
- Assist with coordination of an equipment loan library
- Set up demonstration labs as needed
- Develop training material and conduct courses
- Evaluate and train on new AT devices
- Participate in regular meetings with President
- Maintain recordkeeping system for project related activities
- Prepare project related reports
- Participate in technology related conferences and workshops
- Local and statewide travel required
- Perform other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Previous exprience with Assistive Technology devices, Ergonomics and Customer Services preferred, along with ATP Certification. Working knowledge of adaptive computer hardware and software, including voice recognition input and ouput, screen magnification, and alternative input devices is preferred but not required. Knowledge of Macintosh and Windows enviroments; principles/techniques of software design, implementation, configuration and troublesshoting. Requires an Associates Degree.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; must be customer oriented with customer service skills; experience in customer service related position helpful; knowledgeable in general office procedures; ability to lift, twist, bend, stoop, and kneel, repetitively; and provide own transportation for local and statewide travel.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit resume, cover letter, response to supplemental question, and two recent (within three years) letters of reference to: info@accesstechnologiesinc.org
Supplemental Question:
In one page or less, please describe how you meet the qualifications for the position and how your experience/education has prepared you to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the position’s job announcement.
Access Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE NOTICE November 26, 2008
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