{"id":28929,"date":"2014-10-09T13:19:12","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T18:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=28929"},"modified":"2014-10-09T13:19:45","modified_gmt":"2014-10-09T18:19:45","slug":"job-opening-specializjob-opportunity-stap-outreach-training-wichita-falls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2014\/10\/09\/job-opening-specializjob-opportunity-stap-outreach-training-wichita-falls\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opening: STAP Outreach & Training – Wichita Falls"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Opening: Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Outreach and Training (STAP) in Wichita Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n

Deaf Action Center is accepting resumes for the position of Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Outreach and Training (STAP)<\/p>\n

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas \u2013 37.5 hours a week (Monday-Friday)<\/p>\n

The purpose of the Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Outreach and Training is to assist individuals with disabilities, whose disability interferes with their ability to access the telephone system, to obtain specialized telecommunications devices or services to facilitate access to the telephone system.<\/p>\n

Qualified Specialized Telecommunication Assistance Program Specialist shall have as a minimum:<\/p>\n

* knowledge of a variety of specialized assistive devices and software used by persons with disabilities in accessing the telephone network;
\n* knowledge of the telephone network access needs of persons with disabilities;
\n* identify potentially eligible applicants, assist them in the application process, appropriately certify qualified applicants and check applications for accuracy, thus reducing errors on the applications;
\n* provide information about specialized telecommunications devices and services and provide hands-on training for individuals regarding those devices and services. This process assists consumers in the selection of an appropriate assistance<\/span> device to meet their individual needs;
\n* public speaking experience and ability;<\/p>\n

Closing Date<\/p>\n

Please email resume to susan.dibirdik@dactexas.org
\nDirector of Operations\u00a0and Services
\n3115 Crestview Drive
\nDallas, Texas 75235
\n(O) 214-521-0407
\n(VP) 214-377-1897<\/p>\n

CONTACT PERSON NAME: Susan Dibirdik
\nCONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: susan.dibirdik@dactexas.org
\nCONTACT TELEPHONE #: (214) 521-0407<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Job Opening: Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Outreach and Training (STAP) in Wichita Falls Deaf Action Center is accepting resumes for the position of Specialized Telecommunications Assistance Program Outreach and Training (STAP) Location: Wichita Falls, Texas \u2013 37.5 hours a week…<\/p>\n

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