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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><a name="OLE_LINK16"></a><a
name="OLE_LINK15"><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> JOB POSTING October
</span></font></a><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>24, 2011</span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Assistive Technology (AT) Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK18"></a><a name="OLE_LINK17"><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The Silicon Valley
Independent Living Center (SVILC) is searching for an Assistive Technology
Coordinator to join us in our mission to create fully inclusive communities
that value the dignity, equality, freedom and worth of every human being. We
are a cross-disability, intergenerational, and multicultural disability justice
organization that builds disability identity, culture and pride; creates
opportunities for personal and community transformation; and partners with
others to ensure that civil and human rights are protected.</span></font></a><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>The AT Coordinator is a full-time position
that reports directly to the Director of Programs and is responsible for </span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>providing services and conducting
outreach in Santa Clara County, for the purpose of</span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> developing resources in order to
provide </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Assistive
Technology outreach, demonstrations, advocacy, and information and Referral <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Summary of Essential Job
Responsibilities:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>1. Training on various AT and
mainstream technologies<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2. Assessments/evaluations of AT for
individuals<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>3. Conducting quarterly AT outreach
and demonstrations for the community<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>4. Maintaining an AT database<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>5. Participating in statewide AT
Network Training sessions for other AT advocates<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>6. Managing the AT lending Library
at SVILC<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>7. Provide appropriate AT information and referral
services to consumers<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in'><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>8. Complete
monthly and quarterly statistical tracking reports and records to funding
sources, and in-house purposes, as requested<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial;layout-grid-mode:line'>9. Participate
in meetings, tours, and presentations as needed</span></font><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in'><u><font size=3
face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Qualifications:</span></font></u><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> Candidates should have knowledge of
the variety of assistive technology available for the cross-disability
population, and be familiar with disability rights and disability law. Excellent
communication and writing skills, and the ability to work both autonomously and
collaboratively as a team player are essential. </span></font><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>An understanding of, and commitment to, disability
justice and equal opportunity within a rights-based, social justice framework.</span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Minimum educational background required - </span></font></u><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>Associate of Arts degree in
education, counseling or related field, or two years of experience as an
instructional or therapeutic aide in working with adults with
disabilities. Bachelor's degree preferred in education, counseling, or
occupational therapy. </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
Arial'>Compensation: </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:
Arial'>Depending upon candidate’s experience and track record, this
position offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 35-hour work
week and generous benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Desired Start Date:</span></font><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'> Immediately, position open until filled.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Interested candidates should email or fax a resume with a
cover letter </span></font><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>summarizing
qualifications, compensation requirements, and experience </span></font><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'>to</span></font><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Todd Teixeira, Director of Programs<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face=Arial><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Email: <a href="mailto:toddt@svilc.org">toddt@svilc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=bodytextchar><font size=3 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Arial'>SVILC is an equal opportunity
employer. People with disabilities, members of other marginalized communities,
and those with personal experience with disability are highly encouraged to
apply.</span></font></span><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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