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& Hearing<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Immediate Opening: Assistive
Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=listparagraph style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Position
Purpose<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Provide computer training/instruction
and technology consultation to individuals who have a vision loss or a combined
hearing/vision loss. Conduct assistive technology assessments to assist
individuals to achieve their Individual Plan goal(s) related to employment.
Ensure that assistive and/or adaptive technology interfaces effectively with
standard and/or customized applications and programs, operating systems and
various other computer systems in varied environments. Develop and
maintain key contacts with individuals, general public, service providers,
employers and the educational community. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoBodyText style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Position
Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=listparagraph style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><u><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Qualifications <o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=listparagraphcxspmiddleCxSpFirst style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Preference is a
Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology,
Rehabilitation Teaching/Counseling, Adult Continuing Education or related
field. Adaptive/Assistive Technology and one year experience working with
individuals who have a vision loss is a plus. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=listparagraphcxspmiddleCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Knowledge<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=listparagraphcxspmiddleCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Strong
knowledge in and ability to provide instruction in the use of computer hardware
and software programs, computer networking hardware and software, and use of
various types of assistive and adaptive technology. Grade I and/or II
Braille is a plus. <b><span style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=listparagraphcxspmiddleCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt'><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Skills<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=listparagraphcxspmiddleCxSpMiddle style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:
.0001pt'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Excellent
grammar, spelling, written and verbal communication skills; </span>well
organized; excellent time management skills; ability to take initiative and
work independently; conduct demonstrations of assistive technology; evaluate
job sites; and diagnose/resolve computer issues. Effectively use Microsoft
Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint). Career counseling, case
management, and evaluation process skills are a plus. <o:p></o:p></font></p>
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size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></font></p>
<p class=listparagraphcxsplast style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Background
check and some travel required</span></font></b>. <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Attention: Diane Jones, President <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Please send cover letter and resume to the address listed above.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>No</span></font></b> phone calls.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>For more information on the Center: www.rockfordcenter.org<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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