Assistive Technologist(Adaptive Equipment Supervisor) - Murdoch Developmental Center
About The Position
This position will provide engineering, supervisory and administrative services necessary to support: 1) the day-to-day operation and facilities of the Adaptive Equipment Shop and technical personnel, 2) adaptive product design and application and 3) research and development of promising engineering concepts. Clinically, this position requires the application of engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology to problem-solve countless barriers that exist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Design responsibilities will include, but not be limited to wheelchair design and customization, adaptive seating design or modifications to maximize health, comfort, independence and travel; resident safety equipment as related to customized helmets, protective garments and environmental protections within living, educational and vocational environments. The Adaptive Equipment Shop supervisory activities may include scheduling, purchasing, training, safety reviews, performance reviews, equipment reviews, etc. Additional administrative duties may include collaboration with the campus engineer, technical personnel, design systems and documentation, materials and acquisition management and various project management activities. Considerable project collaboration with other professional departments and staff such as Medical, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Direct Care is necessary to produce successful outcomes. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.
Requirements
- Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience working with assistive technology that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- Documented experience using industrial machinery such as vertical mill, metal turning lathe, drill press, band saw, wire welding, plastic forming equipment and industrial sewing machinery.
- Skill in the use of hand and power tools is required due to the fine tolerances needed for adaptive and special protective device fabrication and modification.
- Basic knowledge of the science of assistive technology; working knowledge of various types of assistive technology, augmentative communication and durable medical equipment.
- Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills to collaborate within a team concept from product design through fabrication to meeting end user needs.
- Work experience in an intellectual and developmental disabilities setting.
- Documented supervisory/managerial experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering, supervisory and administrative services necessary to support the Adaptive Equipment Shop and technical personnel
- Provide adaptive product design and application
- Provide research and development of promising engineering concepts
- Apply engineering principles and state-of-the-art technology to problem-solve countless barriers that exist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Wheelchair design and customization
- Adaptive seating design or modifications to maximize health, comfort, independence and travel
- Resident safety equipment as related to customized helmets, protective garments and environmental protections within living, educational and vocational environments
- Scheduling
- Purchasing
- Training
- Safety reviews
- Performance reviews
- Equipment reviews
- Collaboration with the campus engineer, technical personnel, design systems and documentation, materials and acquisition management and various project management activities
- Project collaboration with other professional departments and staff such as Medical, Psychology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Direct Care
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
