Qualifications:
Experience/interest in working with individuals who have various disabilities. Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
Demonstrate skills in data entry and management, word processing and spreadsheets.
Training and/or experience in technology.
The willingness to work as a team member with a variety of individuals and take direction from supervisors.
Must have and maintain a dependable means of transportation.
Certificate/License Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalency.
A valid Kansas Driver’s License.
Reports To:
Western KS Assistive Technology Coordinator/Facilitator
Director of Special Education and/or Designee
Executive Director, NKESC
Job Goal:
To effectively provide support and services to qualifying clients serviced by NKESC/Assistive Technology for Kansans Program.
Performance Responsibilities:
- Network with service providers, clients, and/or families to identify appropriate assistive technology referrals and coordinating services.
- Review assistive technology referrals and arrange for and/or provide assessments as indicated by clients needs.
- Assist in securing assistive technology equipment.
- Provide training, information and follow-up for assistive technology (AT) equipment and/or software.
- Collect and enter data as required by department and provide reports as requested by supervisors.
- Provide information and funding options for AT Services and equipment as requested by your supervisor.
- Provide AT trainings and public awareness activities.
- Perform any other duties as directed.
- Plan to work out of the Oakley office while providing services to clients in Western Kansas (including twice a week assignment to Southwest Kansas i.e Garden City and Dodge City).
Physical Abilities:
- Ability to lift as required by job.
- Exhibits manual dexterity to dial telephone, enter data into a computer, see and read a computer screen, hear and understand speech at typical office level.
- Ability to move between buildings, schools, homes and community.
Terms of Employment: Memorandum of Employment Agreement.
Evaluation: The performance of this position will be evaluated by Executive Director and/or Designee as per board policy.
Reviewed by: Date:
Received by: Date:
Board Approved: _______________________ |