Assistive Technology Trainer

About the role

The Low Vision Specialist position at the Travis Association for the Blind encompasses a range of responsibilities and duties aimed at providing training and support to blind and visually impaired individuals. The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting employees of the organization with hardware assessments, configuring assistive technology devices, and ensuring accessibility throughout different areas of the organization. Additionally, the candidate will deliver high-quality assistive technology services to customers referred by the Texas Workforce Commission-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation. The candidate will conduct assistive technology equipment evaluations and onsite training to customers, recommending suitable solutions based on individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hardware assessments for low vision employees to determine their specific requirements-assisting in the enhancement of productivity.
• Collaborate closely with employees to configure and optimize assistive technology devices, ensuring accessibility and usability.
• Communicate effectively with different departments to ensure accessibility standards are met and appropriately communicated.
• Provide comprehensive training and ongoing support to employees, empowering them to maximize the potential of their assistive technology tools.
• Deliver specialized training sessions to visually impaired individuals referred by the Texas Workforce Commission-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Instruct customers on the effective utilization of handheld, portable, and desktop video magnifiers, as well as other relevant assistive technology devices.
• Conduct thorough assistive technology evaluations to identify the most suitable solutions based on individual needs and preferences.
• Assist customers in configuring and customizing their devices to meet their unique requirements.
• Stay up to date with the latest vocational rehabilitation assistive technology training and equipment evaluation standards, ensuring adherence to best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum: High school Diploma.
• Preferred: Associates degree in a relevant field such as Rehabilitation Science, Assistive Technology, or Special Education.
• Highly desirable: Certification in assistive technology or completion of relevant professional training programs.
• Strong knowledge and experience in training blind and visually impaired individuals on the use of handheld, portable, and desktop video magnifiers.
• Proficiency in assistive technology software, including Zoom Text with Jaws and other relevant applications.
• Familiarity with Windows magnifier, Zoom for iPhone and Mac, and Fusion and Zoom Text.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation assistive technology training and equipment evaluation methodologies is a plus, including familiarity with Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation standards and procedures.
• Successfully pass the State Assistive Technology Unit (ATU) requirement of phase 1 & 2 within 6 months of employment.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee appreciation events