Assistive Technology Specialist
$60,000 - $65,000/Yr
Oak Hill (Legal Name: Ct Institute For The Blind) - Hartford, CT
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Hartford, CT
Administrative and Support Services
About the position
Oak Hill is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist to provide information and services regarding assistive technology. This position will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to deliver services aligned with best practices, focusing on enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities through technology solutions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct AT services to identify technology supports that align with an individual's unique abilities, preferences, environmental contexts, and barriers.
- Facilitate successful AT implementation within education, employment, home, and community settings.
- Prepare written reports that align with direct services as applicable.
- Collaborate with NEAT and Oak Hill staff along with related professionals to provide comprehensive AT solutions and services.
- Design, develop, and deliver engaging AT presentations and workshops for educational, vocational, and consumer groups at local and national levels.
- Stay current with applications in the area of practice to support the AT decision-making process.
- Exhibit innovation for adapting and modifying assistive technology tools and programs.
- Manage, troubleshoot, and utilize technology solutions across the continuum of AT.
Requirements
- Bachelor of the Arts or Bachelor of Science degree; or 4 years of related experience.
- Must possess or acquire RESNA ATP Certification, or Assistive Technology Certification from a reputable program within the first six months of employment.
- Ability to interact well with varying ages and cultures.
- Superior technical writing, time management, and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment.
- Willingness to perform frequent job-related travel.
Nice-to-haves
- Pilot License
Benefits
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
