Assistive Technology Training Specialist

Job Description :

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 :

AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability

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 :

equipment and home modification evaluations on a fee-for-service basis.

tablet training.

Will continue to train to improve upon assessment skills.

completing vendor reports, database documentation and billing requirements.

recruitment and building relationships with potential vendors.

Disability Policy Change

Essential Functions :

public hearings and educating public officials through appropriate

means on issues relative to independent living.

legislation to legislative bodies on the local, state and federal levels.

Disability Policy Change.

Work Environment

minimal to moderate noise level.

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.

Experience and Skills :

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.'

engineering, rehabilitation counseling, or related field or

equivalent life experience may be substituted in lieu of, in full or

part of academic requirements.

and are familiar with Macintosh products.

organizational skills.

meaningful problem solving.

resources related to technology.

Rehabilitation Act, IDEA, etc.

opportunities when requested.