ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SUPERVISOR

California Department of Developmental Services; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Developmental Services is seeking individuals for a role focused on customizing and maintaining assistive equipment for individuals with physical disabilities. Applicants must be physically capable of performing essential functions, including lifting and working overtime.

State employees will enjoy excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits, as well as retirement benefits. This position is strictly in person and requires medical and background checks prior to hiring.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong physical capacity to perform tasks outlined in the job description.
• Ability to work in various areas of the facility as needed.
• Background investigation and medical clearance required prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders for assistive equipment.
• Alter, customize, and construct equipment based on detailed instructions.
• Train Assistive Technology trainees.

Skills

Strength and Endurance

Ability to work overtime

Lifting proficiency up to 100 lbs with assistance

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under direction, to receive orders for special positioning equipment needed by individuals with physical disabilities; to alter, customize, and construct assistive equipment from specific and detailed instructions; to maintain, repair assistive or rehabilitative equipment and devices, and supportive orthopedic appliances; to train Assistive Technology trainees; and to do related work. This position is not eligible for telework and is in person only. Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave. Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard‑to‑recruit positions.

Essential Functions

• Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement.
• Must be capable and willing to work overtime.
• Must be capable of lifting 50 lbs alone or 100 lbs with the assistance of one other employee.
• Must be able to carry out CMIT procedures.
• Must be able to work in any areas within the facility if called upon to do so.

Special Requirements

• Background investigation must be cleared prior to hiring.
• Medical clearance must be obtained prior to hiring.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective.