The Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist will serve as Consumer Educator
and statewide coordinator of Consumer Education and Outreach for the
Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP), conducting program
outreach at regional and statewide events such as expos, exhibits and
conferences and developing and implementing various strategies to
increase public awareness regarding the program.
The AT Specialist will provide AT-related supports to individuals with
disabilities of all ages and their families in the Southeastern
Pennsylvania region in the use of a wide variety of assistive technology
devices for telecommunication, computer access, activities of daily
living, and communication. The AT Specialist addresses the needs of
individuals of all ages with sensory, physical, and intellectual
disabilities in a variety of settings (e.g. employment, education,
community living) through device demonstrations, AT trainings, and
presentations; completes all necessary reports, meets established
deadlines, and assists with compiling reports from subcontractors for
state and federal reporting; Contributes to program
sustainability/expansion through participation in grant writing or other
program activities; and participates on committees as required. Performs
other duties as required.
Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in related field and at least three years relevant
experience working with people with disabilities or elders. An
equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) certification – or - eligibility
to obtain the certification within twenty four months is required.
Equivalent credentials that enable specialist to conduct fee-for-service
activities may be considered.
Required Skills & Abilities:
• Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology devices, such as,
telecommunications; computer access; assistive listening; low vision
devices; etc. including knowledge of device features and set-up
functions and ability to teach others how to use them.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with the internet and MS
Office software programs, especially, MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel.
• Demonstrated presentation skills, along with the ability to conduct
training sessions.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills, along with the
ability to work with a diverse constituent population, including persons
with disabilities and maintain a positive and objective approach and
attitude.
• Ability to prioritize well and focus on completion of tasks and
objectives while under stress of demanding work schedule.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Some overnight travel may be required. Ability to travel to off-site,
regional and state-wide locations that may not be accessible via public
transportation. Ability to lift/move training materials that are approx.
40lbs in weight.
Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to services for people with
disabilities and/or technology
• Master's degree.
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity
for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital
status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed
in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid
ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that
their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary
employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also
expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws,
University and. employment policies and regulations, including NCAA
regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions
cause them to interact.
To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit
our website at www.temple.edu.
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statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety and can be
found at: http://www.temple.edu/safety/asfr/
You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University’s
Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
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