Independence First is looking to solve the problem of providing assistive technology and adaptive equipment to individuals with disabilities, and requires an Assistive Technology Specialist to coordinate the purchase and training of these technologies.
Requirements
- Knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Experience with computer software and hardware
- Experience with tablets and phones
- Ability to conduct training on assistive technology and adaptive equipment
- Ability to complete documentation and billing requirements
- Knowledge of database documentation and vendor reports
- Ability to conduct outreach and build relationships with potential vendors
Responsibilities
- Provide consumers with training on assistive technology, adaptive equipment and home modification evaluations on a fee-for-service basis.
- Provide consumers with basic and disability specific computer and tablet training.
- Complete documentation required for these activities including, completing vendor reports, database documentation and billing requirements.
- Conduct training on computers, computer software, tablets, phones and other assistive technology or adaptive equipment to individuals with disabilities.
- Provide assistive technology evaluations and services either at no cost or on a fee-for-service basis to individuals with disabilities.
- Complete agency required documentation in agency database.
- Participate in individual and systems advocacy activities at public...
Other
- Passionate About Helping Others
- 12 sick days, 13 vacation days and an additional 12 paid holidays a year
- Employer paid Dental, Life Insurance (twice annual salary), AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability
- Health Insurance Benefits (partially employer paid, depending on coverage)
- Low-cost Vision Insurance
