04/21/2023
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This position exists to provide training and support in the areas of blindness and low vision technologies to persons who have low vision, are blind, or who are DeafBlind. Technologies include computers, phones, software, and other specialized devices. The incumbent has the task of integrating mainstream and assistive technologies.
Customer ages will range from middle-school aged through older adult ages. Customers are immediately or ultimately seeking competitive integrated employment, and/or wish to improve their independence and quality of life. Instruction and support will be offered via remote instruction. Training may be one-on-one or in groups.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Adjustment to Blindness Division Director the incumbent will:
Desired Qualifications
E_mail: chris@lcfvl.org
Phone: 2186244828
Cert: Any Certification
About the Lighthouse:
The Lighthouse Center for Vital Living is a thriving independent, regional nonprofit based in Duluth, MN. We serve people across northern Minnesota, northwestern WI and beyond. Our mission: helping people challenged by disability or aging live vital lives. We provide training, technology and social/emotional supports to help people improve their safety, independence and quality of life. We provide a wide array of services, including occupational therapy, assistive technology device loans and demonstration, technology training, blindness and low vision training, support groups, community activities, transportation and more. We currently have 20 staff and 2 graduate student interns, as well as a number of adjunct professionals who work with us as needed.
Our organization is now 103 years old. We previously operated under the names: Duluth Lighthouse for the Blind and the Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss. Historically, our mission was to help individuals who are blind or visually impaired maximize their independence and quality of life. Recently, our mission expanded. In response to regional need, we now serve all older adults as well as people of all ages with any disability.
For more information about the Lighthouse, visit our website at www.LCFVL.org.
Salary range:
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 4:30 pm. Weekend or evening work may be necessary depending on customer needs.