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About the Role

The Low Vision Specialist position at Travis Association for the Blind provides training and support to blind and visually impaired individuals. This role involves assisting employees with hardware assessments, configuring assistive technology, ensuring accessibility, and delivering specialized services to customers referred by the Texas Workforce Commission-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive hardware assessments for low vision employees.
Configure and optimize assistive technology devices for employees.
Collaborate with departments to ensure accessibility standards are met.
Provide training and support to employees on 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 video magnifiers and other assistive technology devices.
Conduct assistive technology evaluations to identify suitable solutions.
Assist customers in configuring and customizing their devices.
Stay up to date with vocational rehabilitation assistive technology training and equipment evaluation standards.

Requirements

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.
Familiarity with Texas Workforce Commission-Vocational Rehabilitation standards and procedures is a plus.
Must successfully pass the State Assistive Technology Unit (ATU) requirement of phase 1 & 2 within 6 months of employment.
Ability to travel to various locations to provide onsite training and support.
Occasionally required to lift and carry equipment related to assistive technology devices.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.
Must provide verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US.

Skills

Assistive technology
Hardware assessment
Configuration of assistive technology devices
Accessibility
Training
Vocational rehabilitation
Zoom Text
Jaws
Windows magnifier
Zoom for iPhone and Mac
Fusion

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

High school diploma (minimum)
Associate's degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Certification in assistive technology or completion of relevant professional training programs (highly desirable)

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee appreciation events

About the Company

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse (TAB) is a non-profit organization founded in 1934.
TAB's mission is to provide opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment.
TAB's Core Values are LIGHT: Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork.

Equal Opportunity

TRAVIS ASSOCIATION FOR THE BLIND, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
TAB provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law.
TAB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
EEO is the law. To review your rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, please visit: www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf