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Assistive Technology ManagerThe Arc of the Quad Cities Area
Job Start Date:9/29/2021Type of Position:Assistive Technology Manager
Number of Openings:1
Job Location & Contact:
4016 9th Street
Rock Island, IL61201
13097866474
Email
Job Description:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Actively support and further the Mission of The Arc of the Quad Cities Area. “To empower people with disabilities to believe in their own unique abilities and achieve their full potential by providing quality, innovative services that focus on advocacy, independence, employment, meaningful community life and personal happiness.” 2. Ensure program complies with licensing regulations as indicated through the Department of Human Services-Office of Developmental Disabilities (DHS-DD), Mental Health Board (708) grant, CARF and others as necessary, including reporting unusual incidents per OIG guidelines. 3. Ensure accurate and effective service provision and fiscal reporting, quarterly reports, satisfaction surveys and effective presentations to funding bodies including, but not limited to the Department of Human Services, and Rock Island County Mental Health Board (708). 4. Administer all components of Assistive Technology ensuring coverage of program at all times. Ensure a safe learning environment for individuals. 5. Direct, hire, train discipline, monitor, evaluate and schedule AT Lead and any other assigned staff in accordance with agency policy/procedure. Ensure maintenance of records for programs, individual’s files, and current organizational procedures. Direct staff orientation, training, and in-service training. 6. Conduct classroom instruction and on-site in-service training for agency staff, volunteers and families regarding specialized techniques or use of assistive technology equipment. Coordinate and complete the agency’s accessibility plan. Measure effectiveness by administering pre and post test surveys for each training session using Likert scale. 7. Direct, complete, and ensure timely service provision for all Assistive Technology services of The Arc. Serve as a consultant to Interdisciplinary Teams (IDT) on issues related to assistive technology for designated individuals and assist the Assistive Technology Lead to complete communication or AT assessments as necessary at each training site. Communicate and coordinate operations and services with other directors/departments providing direct training activities and monitor written assistive technology training programs for each designated individual based on outcomes of assessments. 8. Promote individual’s independence in a variety of settings, including; running their own meetings, voicing decisions and providing input into their assessments. 9. Maintain assistive technology equipment and procure funding for individual devices as recommended. 10. Maintain program in absence of supervisor including training, participation in meetings, committees, or conferences. 11. Perform all duties as assigned including training, participation in meetings, committees, or conferences.
Experience Required:
QUALIFICATIONS 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred. 2. One year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities required with a bachelors degree and 8 years of experience with developmental disabilities required without a degree. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of sign language and augmentative communication systems preferred. 4. Knowledge or experience with assistive technology preferred, ability to obtain certification if required. 5. Strength and flexibility to lift parts, equipment and supplies and to assist in lifting individuals or provide other individual related care required. 6. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing required. 7. Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with others required. 8. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks independently required.
How to Apply:
www.arcqca.org
Application Deadline:
Jan 01, 1900
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