Job Description:
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Position: AT Training Specialist
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Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt , LTE
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Reports To: AT Program Manager
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Position Summary:
Responsible to coordinate the purchase of computers, software and
tablets, including the timely dispatch of invoices and billing.
Responsible to provide training on computers, computer software,
iPhones, iPads, Android tablets and phones, Smart Pens, and other
assistive technology or adaptive equipment to individuals with disabilities.
Responsible to provide either free or fee-for-service computer
training on a 1:1 or group basis to individuals with disabilities.
Participate in activities related to
Disability Policy Change.
There may be some variability in the weekly schedule, but, typical
hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly.
Position is housed and primarily operates out the
IndependenceFirst main office. Occasional travel can be expected.
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Independent Living Services
Essential Functions:
- Provide consumers with training on assistive technology, adaptive
equipment or other related equipment on a fee-for-service basis.
- Provide consumers with basic and disability specific computer and
tablet training
- Complete documentation required for these activities including,
completing vendor reports, database documentation and billing requirements.
- Upon request will participate in the Transition Advisory Council.
- Upon request will collaborate with coworkers on transition issues
related to digital accommodations in the community, school, and work.
- Upon request will conduct outreach for the purpose of consumer
recruitment and building relationships with potential vendors.
- Complete agency required documentation in agency database.
VI. Disability Policy Change Essential Functions
- Participate in individual and systems advocacy activities by
voicing opinion at public hearings and educating public officials
through letter writing or other appropriate means on issues relating
to independent living.
- Participate in the Employment Advocacy Team.