Assistive Technology Specialiast

OCCK, Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCCK, Inc. in Salina, KS is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist to maintain knowledge of assistive technology services, equipment, and devices and to provide high-quality technology assessments, funding, and technical assistance.

The role involves demonstrating assistive technology to empower customers, developing goals, and coordinating resources while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with safety and agency procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and demonstrate new assistive technology concepts.
• Knowledge of human services programs related to disabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Proven scheduling and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a variety of assistive technology to help customers decide.
• Develop customer goals and monitor progress toward them.
• Maintain accurate customer data records.
• Prepare purchase orders and submit for approval.
• Assist with grant and foundation activities and participate in meetings.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication

Scheduling & prioritization

Microsoft Office

Independent Living knowledge

Electronic data processing

Cloud databases

Multi-OS experience

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

MacOS

iOS

Android OS

Windows

Job description

We are looking for an Assistive Technology Specialist that will maintain knowledge of assistive technology services, equipment and devices. They will also provide high-quality technology assessments, public awareness, funding and technical assistance.

Job Requirements:

• Quality Services
  • Assistive Technology Specialist
    • Including the customer in the development of assistive technology goals,
    • Keeping goals focused on the acquisition of assistive technology,
    • Serving as a support coordinator by connecting the customer to needed resources,
    • Actively monitoring a customer's goals,
    • Maintaining accurate customer data records by collecting all appropriate demographics.
    • Demonstrating a variety of assistive technology to empower a customer to make an informed decision on what type of assistive technology will ameliorate her/his needs.
    • Ensure correct completion of required transportation
    • Report vehicle maintenance needs to the appropriate
    • When needed, develop a purchase order to request supplies and submit to the Assistive Technology Director for approval.
    • Be aware of agency mission and philosophy to the extent that casual conversation in the community can promote community awareness of
    • Be aware of customer needs and provide quality customer
    • Inform proper OCCK personnel of OCCK owned equipment
    • Contact appropriate service person for emergency maintenance
    • Be aware of and follow all OCCK safety procedures and
    • Submit safety issues and potential hazards to appropriate person as
    • Perform all job duties in a safe
    • Assist with preparing grants and foundation
    • Participate in staff meetings and committee assignments as

Job Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Must have technical aptitude in order to learn and demonstrate new concepts and technology as they become available.
    • Must have technical aptitude in order to learn local, regional, state, and federal human services programs as they relate to persons with disabilities and assistive technology upon implementation or
    • Must have excellent oral and written communication
    • Must have proven scheduling and prioritization
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office
    • Must have knowledge of Independent Living
    • Must have electronic communication, data processing, and cloud database skills.
    • Must have two years' experience with MacOS, iOS, Android OS, and Windows operating systems.
    • Must meet the eligibility requirements of the auto insurance company providing coverage for OCCK vehicles or have access to

Education Requirements

An Associate's Degree

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