Assistive Technology Coach - Hartford, United States - Oak Hill

Oak Hill

Verified Company

Hartford, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893 We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals.

Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities.

Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.

About The Position:

Oak Hill is seeking an Assistive Technology (AT) Coach to work
40 hours, Monday-Friday 8a4p flexible hours required. The AT Coach will provide the community with information about various types of assistive technology by means of demonstrations, direct service delivery, and programmatic events. The AT Coach will join a multidisciplinary team to collaboratively enhance community awareness and knowledge of AT in ways that align with best practice. The AT Coach will assist the Director of AT Services at Oak Hill with projects and ancillary assignments, on an as needed basis.

Minimum Requirements**:

High School Diploma
Recognized Assistive Technology Certification; equivalent experiences in the field of disability services will be considered

Benefits

Generous Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time, Plus Paid Holidays
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Oak Hill funds up to 50% of your HSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan (Oak Hill contributes 9.5% at no cost to you)
Free and Low-Cost Life Insurance Options and Free Longterm Disability Insurance
Excellent Professional Development Opportunities; Tuition Reimbursement; Career Pathways
Staff Recognition and Appreciation
Paid Training, Education, and Certification as necessary

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct select AT services to guide individuals, support teams, and families through the AT consideration and implementation processes. Contexts include education, employment, home, and community settings. Service delivery via both remote and inperson modalities are expected. Written reports and service documentation are required as applicable.
Coordinate with NEAT and Oak Hill staff, as well as outside vendors, to manage and execute services, events, activities, and programs critical to NEAT's mission.
Develop and maintain community connections to facilitate AT awareness and expand outreach.
Design, develop, and deliver engaging AT presentations and workshops that align with evidenced based practices for educational, vocational, and consumer groups at the local and national levels.
Exhibit innovation for adapting and modifying assistive technology tools and programs.
We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.