Assistive Technology Specialist

Easter Seals of Massachusetts Inc•Haverhill, MA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Massachusetts is dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play. If you’re passionate about making a real difference, we’d love to have you on our team! Apply today and start making a lasting impact! Entry level AT Specialist to provide itinerant evaluation, training, and technical support services related to the use of assistive technology in the community to adult persons with varied disabilities. This position will be based out of the North Shore MA region - covering Haverhill, Gloucester & Lawrence.

Requirements

2 years of related experience or Bachelor's degree related to AT
Strong computer experience
Must have access to reliable transportation
Previous work with persons with disabilities
Excellent communication and organizational skills
MA CORI check, national background check, and professional references check
In order to provide direct client care, the selected candidate must be able to provide a recent physical indicating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without accommodations, proof of negative TB test, and required immunizations (including fully vaccinated status for Covid-19)
Must have excellent communication and organization skills
Must have excellent time management skills to prioritize responsibilities, meet established deadlines, and ensure the efficient completion of work assignments
Ability to travel to/between multiple work locations
Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of disability related issues preferred

Responsibilities

Perform evaluation of client’s needs for adaptive technology.
Provide training related to computer technology and adaptive equipment to individual clients and/or caregivers.
Coordinate equipment requisitions with clients, funding agencies and other interested parties, and provide installation of equipment as needed.
Provide training to clients and contracting agencies regarding assistive technology both remotely and in person at various locations based upon client’s needs and preference.
Conduct professional education programs.
Maintain appropriate documentation based on professional practice, regulatory requirements, Easterseals policies and procedures, contracting agency requirements and third-party payor guidelines.
Achieve established productivity standards based on job assignment.
Submit paperwork and billing requirements in a timely manner in accordance with agency standards and with strict adherence to deadlines.
Follow Easterseals policies and procedures.
Follow policies and procedures of contracting agency.
Performs any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.
Actively participate in team meetings.
Resolve routine administrative problems.