Starting Date: March 2008

SALARY: $10.00/hr

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Access Technologies, Inc. is a non-profit organization whose mission is to assure that persons with disabilities in Oregon will be able to secure and effectively use assistive technologies.

As a full service assistive technology provider our team of Certified Assistive Technology Specialists have over 25 years of combined experience providing AT trainings, evaluations, and ergonomic assessments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contact businesses, service providers and consumer groups to provide information and trainings
• Disseminate brochures and information packets
• Coordinate and assist with training on assistive technology for local and state agency, business, educational, and community members
• Assist with coordination of an equipment loan library
• Set up demonstration labs as needed
• Develop training material and conduct courses
• Evaluate and train on new AT devices
• Participate in regular meetings with President
• Maintain recordkeeping system for project related activities
• Prepare project related reports
• Participate in technology related conferences and workshops
• Local and statewide travel required
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Prefer educational background in rehabilitation, occupational/physical/speech therapy, rehabilitation engineering, instructional technology; experience in the use of assistive computer and other technology for individuals with disabilities may substitute for required education; report writing; experience with recordkeeping systems; experience working with persons with varying degrees of ability; familiarity with computers and various types of adaptive equipment; excellent written and oral communication skills; must be customer oriented with customer service skills; experience in customer service related position helpful; knowledgeable in general office procedures; ability to lift, twist, bend, stoop, and kneel, repetitively; and provide own transportation for local and statewide travel.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit resume, cover letter, response to supplemental question, and two recent (within three years) letters of reference to: info@accesstechnologiesinc.org

Supplemental Question:
In one page or less, please describe how you meet the qualifications for the position and how your experience/education has prepared you to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the position’s job announcement.

Access Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE NOTICE February 29, 2008