Assistive Technology Specialist – Southeast Tennessee

JOB SUMMARY: To coordinate assistive technology services for the Tennessee Technology Access Program within Signal Centers for individuals needing technology in the fields of low vision or blind services, communication disabilities, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, physical impairments, or developmental disabilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Responsible for delivering Tennessee Technology Access Project (TTAP) services according to the scope of services outlined in the TTAP grant within the assigned region.
• Assist the Director of the AT Center by helping represent the AT Center with community partners and at networking meetings and events throughout the assigned region.
• Complete the required reports for the Tennessee Technology Access Project grant (TTAP) in a timely manner.
• Assist in the Assistive Technology Demonstrations and Assessments for TTAP. Demonstrating enabling technology to participants. Demonstrations might include schools, work sites, a participant home, as well as other similar venues.
• Conduct frequent public awareness workshops/activities disseminating information on Assistive Technology.
• Provide information and guidance to the general community on assistive and enabling technology including devices, services, and potential funding sources. This may be done by phone, virtually or in person, keeping a documented record of each contact.
• Target participants in transition, ensuring we are serving those transition to/from school and those that are transition to/from congregate and community living.
• Research new technology for AT Center clients.
• Write complete AT Evaluations for clients.
• Complete Intake information on clients.
• Complete Release of Information forms as well as Photo Releases.
• Bill clients for services in the AT Center when this is appropriate.
• Learn software and hardware available through the AT Center.  Keep up to date with new enabling technology.
• Maintain records of every contact: visits, meetings, phone, fax, e-mail for all clients.  Keep a record of this in the participants’ file.
• Keep “Monthly Activity Log” up to date with all contacts through visit, meeting, phone, fax, e-mail for all clients each month.
• Complete TTAP surveys.
• Keep Director of AT Center informed.
• Obtain/Maintain Assistive Technology Professional Certification
• Other duties as assigned by AT Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or a related field.
• Prior experience in the Assistive/Adaptive Technology field and 1 year experience working with people having disabilities, or experience utilizing Assistive and enabling Technologies is strongly preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to interact with staff, participants, and community partners professionally and respectfully.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to easily explain technology and train individuals on unfamiliar technology and confidence in public speaking.
• Must be able to prioritize duties, exhibit proficient ability to organize workload and manage details.
• Must have or be willing to complete an ATP certification through RESNA.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 

1. A personal vehicle and state required auto insurance is required for regular travel throughout the service area.
2. Completion of a background check, including state and federal registries, recognizing this person works with vulnerable populations.
3. Physical examination including TB skin test or chest x-ray required.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees with respect to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, or ability and promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.

We believe in supporting our employees and their families as they journey throughout life. We are committed to offering a rich benefits package to all full-time employees to include: 

• Competitive benefits package that includes - Health, Vision and Dental, HSA, Group Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base
• Mental Health Support
• Generous paid time off