Assistive Tech Access Specialist - Temporary

State of Vermont • Burlington, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

HireAbility in the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living (DAIL) seeks an Assistive Technology (AT) Consultant to join our team. This grant funded position will be responsible for providing Assistive Technology Consultations for statewide clients of the HireAbility Vermont Career Advancement Project. The AT Consultant will work with the client and Career Counselor to understand the client's education and career goals along with the challenges presented by their disability(ies). Using this information and the latest research in AT, the AT Consultant will assess and recommend Assistive Technology that can help the client to achieve their goals. Fidgets to support concentration? Smart Pens to facilitate note taking? iPad applications to make textbooks and other materials accessible? These are just some of the ways you can help enable HireAbility clients to achieve success. While many consults can be performed remotely, state-wide travel is required. This position will work independently but also be highly collaborative, interfacing with Career Counselors and clients across the state as well as working as part of a diverse and dynamic team of AT professionals in the Vermont Assistive Technology Program who all share a passion and vision for improving the lives of Vermonters through assistive technology. A commitment to continuous learning in the trends and advancements in assistive technology is required. Position will also manage an inventory of AT for demonstrating and loaning to clients and will be responsible for making recommendations about what should be included in the inventory. Join our team to help make a real difference in the lives of Vermonters with disabilities.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time college coursework or an Associate's degree or higher in rehabilitation engineering or a related engineering field, computer science, education, rehabilitation sciences, or a human services field.
• Two years or more of experience in Assistive Technology and/or accommodation determination and support.
• Commitment to continuous learning in the trends and advancements in assistive technology.

Responsibilities

• Providing Assistive Technology Consultations for statewide clients of the HireAbility Vermont Career Advancement Project.
• Assessing and recommending Assistive Technology that can help clients achieve their education and career goals.
• Managing an inventory of AT for demonstrating and loaning to clients.
• Making recommendations about what should be included in the AT inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree