Assistive Technology Trainer

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The 805 Department of Rehabilitation Services in Oklahoma City is seeking an Assistive Technology Trainer to deliver instruction on assistive technology devices, software, and basic computer operation. The role may involve one-on-one or lab-based training and requires maintaining AT Lab equipment and inventory.

Level I/II responsibilities include developing lesson plans, conducting classes or workshops, evaluating participant progress, and preparing reports for supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II requires bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in training, adult education or human resource development.
• Position may be filled at Level I or II.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and instruction regarding assistive technology devices, software programs and basic computer operation to enhance technology skills to clients either on a one-on-one basis or in a lab classroom setting.
• Maintain all AT Lab equipment with software updates as needed.
• Maintain inventory for all lab equipment.
• Assesses levels of achievement and evaluates programs and further needs of clients; as indicated by need, refers clients to other community resources that are equipped to provide further specialized instruction or training.
• Maintains records on all participants as to attendance and progress; prepares regular reports for submission to project supervisor.

Skills

Assistive technology

Software programs

Computer operations

Instruction techniques

Population served

Relationship building

Training techniques

Supervision

Employee training

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Assistive Technology Trainer

Agency 805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization Dept Rehabilitation Services

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time Full time

Job Type Regular

Compensation

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual

Level I (Pay Band I) $3,608.259 $43,299.11

Level II (Pay Band J) $4,108.104 $49,297.25

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities which involve providing training and/or instruction in Assistive Technology including computer access technology for blind and visually impaired adults and transition aged clients.

Typical Functions

• Provide training and instruction regarding technology devices, software programs and basic computer operation to enhance technology skills to clients either on a one-on-one basis or in a lab classroom setting.
• Maintain all AT Lab equipment with software updates as needed.
• Maintain inventory for all lab equipment.
• Assesses levels of achievement and evaluates programs and further needs of clients; as indicated by need, refers clients to other community resources that are equipped to provide further specialized instruction or training.
• Maintains records on all participants as to attendance and progress; prepares regular reports for submission to project supervisor.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.

Level I

This is the basic level of this job family where employees perform professional level work and are primarily responsible for conducting various types of training using existing materials or materials prepared by others or provide assistance to others in the development or preparation of various training courses or programs.

Level II

This is the career level of this job family where employees are assigned full responsibility for developing and conducting various types of training and related activities in assistive technology. This will include preparing any required lesson plans or other materials, conducting classes, workshops or seminars, evaluating participant results, preparing required reports, and other related activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Level I

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include basic knowledge of assistive technology devices, software programs, and computer operations; of instruction techniques; and of the special problems of the population served.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to develop successful training techniques; and to supervise and instruct students.

Level II

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include basic knowledge of assistive technology devices, software programs, and computer operations; of instruction techniques; and of the special problems of the population served.

Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to develop successful training techniques; to supervise and instruct students; and to plan and conduct employee training programs.

Education and Experience

Level I

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education.

Level II

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in training, adult education or human resource development or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of training, adult education or human resource development for each year of the required education.

Additional Job Description

Position may be filled at Level I or II.

Position is located in the Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Oklahoma City (SBVI90).

Essential Functions: Position is responsible for developing and conducting various types of assistive technology training and the various related activities. This will include preparing any required lesson plans or other materials, conducting classes, workshops or seminars, evaluating participant results, preparing required reports, and other related activities. This position will also be responsible for maintaining technology equipment in the AT Labs and ensuring that they are in working order, and that all pertinent software updates are performed o