Working for Words+
Words+, Inc. is dedicated to "unlocking the person" by improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Since 1981 Words+, Inc. has been a leader in creating state-of-the-art products that provide the highest quality communication and computer access products available. From preschool children, to kids and teens in school, to college students, to working adults, to world-renowned astrophysicist Dr. Stephen Hawking, the success of our users is both an inspiration and a testimony to the effectiveness of our systems.

Our employees and independent contractors are the key to our success and the success of our clients. We choose our team members carefully for their level of professionalism and concern for the wellbeing of our clients.

Communication Consultants
Communication Consultants are the face of Words+ in your local community and your state. As a Words+ Communication Consultant, you will be instrumental in providing the tools and training that help our clients maximize their potential. It is an exciting and rewarding job that will take you to every corner of the assigned territory.

We are seeking Communication Consultants in the following regions:
Bay area, Sacramento, Reno and other Northern California cities.

In this position, you will:

• Demonstrate Words+ equipment for clients and their families, therapists, teachers, and others in the client's support network.
• Build relationships with speech and language professionals in schools, clinics, hospitals, and evaluation centers.
• Support speech professionals who are providing evaluation and therapy services for their clients.
• Provide in-services on Words+ products to speech professionals.
• Explain funding options (though actual funding is processed by our Funding Department)
• Train and support clients in effective use of their devices.
• Work with local user groups and support chapters.

This position requires the following skills and abilities:

• Experience in any of the following areas is relevant: education, special education, assistive technology, speech pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, rehab engineering.
• Prior experience with AAC equipment, assistive technology, or PC-compatible computers is desirable.
• Previous sales experience is a plus.
• Dynamic individual with strong interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
• Must be organized to manage a list of contacts throughout the assigned territory.
• Must be a self-starter who can work from home or from our office in Lancaster, CA.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory. Requires flexible hours and overnight stays due to the size of the territory.
• Handle AAC equipment up to twenty pounds, as well as wheeled equipment cases.
• Occasional travel to national conferences.

This is a full-time employed position. Compensation consists of salary (depending on experience) and commissions. Travel and various expenses are paid. Company car or reimbursement for use of your personal car is available. Demonstration equipment is provided.

If you think this position might be right for you, we'd like to talk with you!
Please send your resume and job history to:

Human Resources Department
Words+, Inc.
42505 10th Street West
Lancaster, CA 93534

FAX (661) 723-2114
E-Mail: info@words-plus.com