Assistive Technology Specialist

The Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans

Job Location:

New Orleans, LA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 65000

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform technology assessments training technical support and equipment installation in the home workplace or Lighthouse facility for visually impaired clients and complete all subsequent documentation for reimbursement.
Effectively assess the learning potential for each client and develop a training plan with reasonable goals to assist the client in achieving their objectives for employment or computer-based independent living skills.
Submit assessments progress summaries discharge summaries daily notes and invoices in a timely manner to support reimbursement from all funding sources.
Supervise a free typing program to assist individuals in enhancing their keyboard skills as needed to support computer training.
Collaborate with other Lighthouse Technology Specialist to support the needs of New Orleans and Baton Rouge programs. Travel to other Lighthouse facilities and service areas as needed.
Collaborate with Vision Rehab team to provide training modules for youth and adult programs as needed.
Collaborate with the Job Readiness Instructor to successfully plan schedule and implement technology training for Employment Services students. Provide documentation to reflect each students goals and progress during training.
Maintain strong working knowledge of current hardware software and assistive devices available to support the needs of individuals with vision loss.
Develop program curricula and subsequent training materials for Vision Rehab and Job Readiness Programs.
Provide opportunities and instruction to all Lighthouse staff to enhance their level of skill with commonly used software and computer functions (i.e. Office Suite internet email etc.) as needed to support employee productivity.
Coordinate and implement seminars and other educational opportunities for Lighthouse staff to receive information regarding updates in Assistive technology for people with vision loss.
Spearhead agency efforts to ensure that all Lighthouse documents are accessible. Work with website manager to ensure the accessibility of the Lighthouse website.
Perform system upgrades and replace software and hardware systems in technology lab as needed. Maintain database of licenses and hardware.
Perform community outreach as required.
Follow all VRS program and department policies for managing time client files documentation and invoicing.
Follow all ISO procedures as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Vision Rehabilitation Services.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field. Equivalent knowledge and experience in assistive technology for the blind will be considered.
Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent computer skills required including expert knowledge of all versions of Microsoft Windows and Office products required; Jaws/Magic/ZoomText certification preferred; Current working knowledge of Assistive hardware software and assistive devices for the blind preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills required; Ability to develop and perform professional presentations required.
Experience: At least 1 year experience providing technical support or teaching computer skills required. Experience working with Access Technology for the blind preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Physical: Good physical health; Able to carry at least 50 pounds; Able to perform the specified duties.
Personality: Personable patient organized punctual self-directed creative dependable able to motivate others enthusiastic empathetic adaptive confident positive thinker flexible
Working Conditions: Classroom commercial and home environments. Frequent travel required. Valid drivers license valid insurance and clear driving record required to drive on company business.
Work Schedule: Part-time 20 to 29 hrs. Week Monday Friday; Occasional weekend community outreach activities and training sessions.
Background Check and Drug Testing required: Employment is contingent based upon satisfactory results.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.

Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility will be the basis of the employees evaluation continuation of employment and change in compensation.

Salary Description

60000.00-65000.00

Required Experience:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform technology assessments training technical support and equipment installation in the home workplace or Lighthouse facility for visually impaired clients and complete all subsequent documentation for reimbursement.Effectively assess the learning potential for each client a...