Digital Divide Coordinator - Temp position with State of NM

ATA Services is currently looking to hire a Digital Divide Coordinator to work on a temporary assignment with the NM Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP).

• Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour
• Start Date: ASAP
• Assignment end date: June 2024
• Location: Albuquerque

This is a temporary position to increase awareness and provide training on accessible digital platforms, accessible websites, service documents, access to broadband, Assistive Technology options, community services available, and built-in accessibility. This will be provided for individuals as well as agencies, community programs, and providers. This employee will provide accessibility information, training, and technical assistance statewide remotely and in-person, under the direction of the New Mexico TAP Manager Supervisor.

Duties:

Coordinate statewide services to reduce gaps and disparities among groups of individuals with disabilities who experience a digital divide in their communities through a lack of awareness or resources. The contractor will work with individuals with disabilities or age-related challenges as well as providers of services to understand and to increase opportunities for access to Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services, broadband services, and accessibility requirements to increase opportunities for employment, healthcare, community living, and education.

Deliverables

• Research and assess the needs of individuals to access services for health care, employment opportunities, community services, and educational pursuits. Research and assess the awareness and options of entities to provide accessible services in these areas.
• Using this data and anecdotal information to coordinate awareness and training regarding AT available, ADA-required accessibility, and services available to connect to broadband and access websites, documents, and virtual platforms needed for individuals to equitably access healthcare and engage in life.
• Provide technical consultation to government agencies and community entities to reduce disparities in healthcare, employment, community living, and education experienced by the aging population and individuals with disabilities in rural and metropolitan areas.
• Collaborate with other interested parties, groups, or agencies who are facilitating services and supports to access healthcare, decrease social isolation, prepare for emergencies, and provide equitable access to services for individuals with disabilities or age-related challenges in their local communities as requested by NMTAP Program Manager.
• Provide data entry, verbal and written reports on data collection and all activities as required.

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with various types of Assistive Technology, technical/computer skills, training small and large groups, networking, and working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities. Office equipment and space paid for by NMTAP. Some hybrid work with much of the time required to be done at the NMTAP offices with some travel around the state is also required for in-person training. Mileage reimbursement is included. Candidate must meet vehicle insurance requirements for mileage reimbursement.

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