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January 19, 2005
Job Alert: Assistive Technology Specialist, New Jersey, Driver's License Required
Based in Northern New Jersey, De Witt & Associates has an immediate opening for a new position as Assistive Technology Associate. The individual we seek must be highly skilled possessing a wide array of assistive technology knowledge together with a proven ability to effectively train blind and visually impaired end-users. A particular strength in low vision video magnifiers and software products is necessary.
Other assistive technology products that are important to know and teach include screen readers such as JAWS or Window-Eyes and OCR software Kurzweil 1000 or Open Book. The successful candidate also must be a skilled trainer of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Outlook Express and PowerPoint. Of course, it goes without saying that the ability to provide PC/peripherals trouble shooting and support is among the skills our associates must possess.
As much as the successful candidate must demonstrate technical skills, the love and ability to teach is equally vital. A talent for writing is a clear asset. You will be joining our vocational rehabilitation team as well as working with junior high school children at home after school.
Our associates are multi-talented. We encourage and achieve a collegial work environment; just ask any one of our cohorts. A majority have been part of the company for six to twelve years. De Witt & Associates' management firmly believes in treating our associates with respect. Our compensation package is competitive with outstanding benefits and a liberal vacation/family leave policy. Both internal and external professional development opportunities are offered on a regular basis.
For this position, a valid driver's license is required and you will be using your own car, mileage and tolls/parking reimbursed, of course.
If you think you might be able to meet our standards, we'd like to hear from you. Submit your resume, with your name as part of the file name, in an MS Word, Corel WordPerfect or Lotus WordPro attachment to an Email cover letter that outlines why working with De Witt & Associates might be of mutual benefit. If initial phone conversations and additional e-mail warrants it, we'll bring you to our Midland park headquarters for a personal interview. Depending upon circumstances, we should be able to provide some financial assistance in moving yourself and family to the area.
Since working with consumers in their homes or at work is required, a valid driver's license and using your own car is essential, expenses reimbursed of course. The ability to speak Spanish is useful. De Witt & Associates is an equal opportunity employer.
De Witt & Associates is a nationally known consulting firm that helps marry the use of assistive technology with individuals with disabilities. Our greatest expertise is in blindness and visual impairment. However, we also work with individuals who have a variety of learning differences and neurological or orthopedic limitations.
The company was founded in March of 1989 by John De Witt whose assistive technology background dates from 1977. We currently have 18 full time and two part time associates on staff. Each year we serve over 1,000 blind and low vision persons.
De Witt & Associates produces a variety of training materials for use by various governmental or not for profit organizations to be used by their assistive technology specialists. "Courseware for Assistive Technology Trainers: Consistent Training Right Out of the Box," is currently in use in 15 states, from California to Rhode Island, Alaska to North Carolina and in eight Southeastern Asian nations. We market PC Talking Typing Tutor worldwide, a self voicing, enhance image interactive program for blind, low vision or LD individuals to independently learn keyboarding skills. We are currently developing a simulated business office training component for one of our major clients.
De Witt & Associates' headquarters are in Midland Park, less than one hour from New York City. Regular travel within northern New Jersey is required. The successful candidate may want to reside more centrally in Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic or Union counties.
Send an electronic resume directly to:
John De Witt, President & CEO
De Witt & Associates, Inc.
700 Godwin Avenue, Suite 110
Midland Park, NJ 07432
877/447-6500 (voice)
Posted by Nancy at January 19, 2005 09:40 AM