Assistive Technology Training Specialist

Why a career with Independence First?

When you join Independence First you will be part of a
collaborative and passionate team. You will also enjoy lucrative
benefits! Independence First was selected as one of Milwaukee
Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2022 - 2025

Independence First is looking for awesome people to join our team!

You are just the person to join our growing team if you are...

*Passionate About Helping Others

Benefits include:

* 12 sick days, 13 vacation days and an additional 12 paid holidays a year

* Employer paid Dental, Life Insurance (twice annual salary),
AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability

* Health Insurance Benefits (partially employer paid, depending on coverage)

* Low-cost Vision Insurance

* Employer-matched 403(b) Retirement Account

* Fitness Center On-site

* Annual Health Risk Assessment

* Annual Flu Shot

* Comprehensive Wellness Program

* Tuition Reimbursement Program

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Assistive Technology Specialist

Status: Full Time - Hourly

Reports to: ILS Director

Position Summary:

Position coordinates the purchase of computers, computer software,
tablets, phones and other assistive technology and adaptive equipment
for individuals with disabilities. Position will also provide the
timely dispatch of invoices and billing. Position will conduct
training on computers, computer software, tablets, phones and other
assistive technology or adaptive equipment to individuals with
disabilities. Position will provide either free or fee-for-service
computer training on a 1:1 or group basis to individuals with
disabilities. Position provides assistive technology evaluations and
services either at no cost or on a fee-for-service basis to
individuals with disabilities.

Position Expected Hours of Work: This is a Full-Time
position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to
4:30 pm. Occasional evenings and weekends.

Independent Living Services Essential Functions:

1. Provide consumers with training on assistive technology, adaptive
   equipment and home modification evaluations on a fee-for-service basis.
2. Provide consumers with basic and disability specific computer and
   tablet training.
3. As time allows, will accept home modification and DVR assessments.
   Will continue to train to improve upon assessment skills.
4. Complete documentation required for these activities including,
   completing vendor reports, database documentation and billing requirements.
5. Upon request will conduct outreach for the purpose of consumer
   recruitment and building relationships with potential vendors.
6. Complete agency required documentation in agency database.

Disability Policy Change
Essential Functions:

1. Participate in individual and systems advocacy activities at
   public hearings and educating public officials through appropriate
   means on issues relative to independent living.
2. Actively participant in agency advocacy team.
3. Present written or oral testimony on disability issues on pending
   legislation to legislative bodies on the local, state and federal levels.
4. Assist consumers with advocacy.
5. Participate in activities related to
   Disability Policy Change.

Work Environment

1. Work environment is generally performed in an office setting with
   minimal to moderate noise level.
2. The work environment characteristics described here are
   representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
   essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
   made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
   essential functions.

Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to
describe the principle functions of the occupation described and
shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work
requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

As an Independent Living Center, it is required that 51% of
Independence First's staff have a disability. Independence First is
an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people with
disabilities to apply for this position.

Professional Qualifications

Must have a firm belief in consumer control, the independent living
philosophy and our agency Vision Statement:

Independence First is for full inclusion of persons with
disabilities in every aspect of our community and Independence First
commits itself toward this end.

'Empowerment is part psychological, part social, and part
political. It is the process by which individuals define their own
problems, find their own voice, develop their own plans, act on
their own behalf, and claim their own power.'

'Empowerment means more than having responsibility, but also having
the authority and ability to make one's own choices.'

1. Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, rehabilitation
   engineering, rehabilitation counseling, or related field or
   equivalent life experience may be substituted in lieu of, in full or
   part of academic requirements.
2. Must have extensive knowledge of assistive technology and adaptive equipment.
3. Excellent computer skills including MS Word 2010 or above, EXCEL,
   and are familiar with Macintosh products.
4. Excellent verbal and written communications skills, excellent
   organizational skills.
5. Have strong critical thinking skills and be interested in
   meaningful problem solving.
6. Must be able to successfully interact with a variety of individuals.
7. Knowledge of federal, state and community services and funding
   resources related to technology.
8. Knowledge of disability rights legislation including the ADA,
   Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, etc.
9. Transportationally mobile or able to arrange own transportation.
10. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision required.
11. Must be willing to pursue related certifications and educational
    opportunities when requested.