Position Opening 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. OVERVIEW OF POSITION 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 employment 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. 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 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 is required. Basic knowledge of screen reader customization is preferred. SAF offers: · Starting salary range of $50,000 to $53,000 · 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. Barbara Manipod Access Technology Specialist 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]
