Hello:
A vacant & full time AT Specialist position has been posted for
recruitment for the Department of Services for the Blind's
Vancouver
office.
The listing and application can be located through our agency's
website
at http://www.dsb.wa.gov/about/careers.shtml.
I have pasted the job listing at the end of this email below.
The recruitment is listed to close on September 26, 2010. The
salary
range is $4,114.00 - $5,395.00 Monthly
Thanks for helping to get the word out to skilled applicants!
Michael
Michael MacKillop
Customer Services Unit Team Leader
Dept Services for the Blind
3411 S Alaska Street
Seattle, WA 98118
206-721-6444
1-800-552-7103
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Job Title:Assistive Technology Specialist (Information Technology
Specialist 3)
Opening Date/Time: Tue. 08/31/10 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Sun. 09/26/10 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $4,114.00 - $5,395.00 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Clark County - Vancouver, Washington
Department: Dept. of Services for the Blind
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The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind's (DSB)
goal
is to open doors of opportunity to those who are blind and
visually
impaired to: pursue their dreams, determine their goals, develop
their
skills and abilities, and participate socially and economically
in the
community.
DSB is offering a challenging and rewarding opportunity to join
our
diverse, forward-thinking group. DSB offers a generous benefit
package
and extensive opportunities for professional and personal
development.
The goal of DSB's VR Field Services is to assist in the stable
employment of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision clients, many of
whom
have multiple disabling conditions.
The role of Assisting Technology Specialist is vital to this
vocational
rehabilitation process by identifying appropriate and effective
tools to
make job tasks accessible for Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision
individuals. AT Specialists open up job opportunities by testing
and
configuring adaptive softwares for compatibility, and by working
with a
client and employer to develop accessible work processes and
environments. AT Specialists ensure clients are job ready by
providing
for training of adaptive technologies for efficient access of
print and
computer data and work tasks.
Assistive Technology includes specialized hardware and software
that
enables blind or visually impaired individuals to access computer
data
or print materials. The AT Specialist provides direct AT
services to
participants that includes orientation to adaptive technologies,
procurement of training, and conducts onsite job accommodation
analyses
and recommendations. AT might include speech input/output,
screen
magnification, Braille devices & note takers, video magnifiers,
as well
as standard computer hardware and peripherals. Environmental
factors
such as lighting, ergonomics and work-flow are also a vital part
of the
AT assessment. The emphasis is to maximize efficiency, accuracy,
and
long-term safety in job tasks to ensure that the participant has
the
skills and tools to attain/retain his or her job.
Duties:
Provide client orientation to adaptive technologies:
* Educate clients to array of adaptive tools and techniques
that
allow for optimal access to print media, computer data, essential
job
tasks and/or access needs as a student. Conduct onsite
accommodation
analyses for a specific job, a general job class, or other onsite
technical needs.
Provide recommendations for accommodation:
* Analyze essential job task requirements as based on business
needs, and collaborate to develop feasible alternative solutions
for
accommodations.
* Determine technology requirements and user access needs;
install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot hardware and software
to
interface AT products with multiple applications and/or
environments.
Make recommendations for equipment and modifications to the work
environment, with consideration given to contextualizing ADA and
VR
agency scope in accommodation process.
* Develop and customize configurations for complex
applications
directly, as collaborative team, or as outsourced service.
* Resolve complex multiple product problems; resolve major
conflicts caused by new software versionality, assists others in
de-bugging problems with vendor products; develop work-arounds;
consult
with senior technical staff to resolve complex technical
problems.
* Analysis of environmental factors such as lighting,
ergonomics
and work-flow.
* Work to maximize efficiency, accuracy, and long-term safety
in
job tasks to ensure that the participant has the skills and tools
to
attain/retain his or her job.
Continuous Learning:
* Evaluate new or upgraded technologies to determine
accessibility
and compatibility with current hardware and software platforms,
and
current client functional needs
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree including 9 semester or 15 quarter hours of
computer
science courses and three years of consultative, administrative,
or
supervisory experience in information technology analysis, system
maintenance, or troubleshooting/problem resolution experience
OR
An Associate's degree or completion of an accredited vocational
training
program in an information technology or related program and four
years
of consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in
information technology analysis, system maintenance, or
troubleshooting/problem resolution
OR
One year as an Information Technology Systems Specialist 2 or
equivalent
And 6 months paid work experience working with Blind and Visually
Impaired Individuals;
Consultative, administrative, or supervisory experience in
information
technology analysis, system maintenance, or
troubleshooting/problem
resolution will substitute for education on the basis of one year
of
experience for two years of education.
A Master's degree will substitute for one year of the required
experience.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Background in adaptive technology assessment, training &
support
* Experience with adaptive software and hardware utilized by
people who are visually impaired
* Experience with hardware and software tech support
* Strong customer service skills
* Strong time management and organizational systems
* Experience in vocational rehabilitation settings
Supplemental Information:
Please submit the following information with your application:
* Attach a letter of interest which indicates how you meet the
qualifications as shown on this announcement
* Attach a copy of your resume
* Be prepared to provide references at the time of interview
Location: This position is located in the Vancouver office which
serves
clients in the southwest region of Washington State. Extensive
daily
travel is required, as well as occasional overnights. Background
investigations, including fingerprinting, are required for all
employees
due to the nature and security requirements of the job.
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