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Augmentative and Alternative Communication Specialist
Hartford, CT, USA Req #2489
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist for the NEAT Center at Oak Hill is responsible for supporting the needs of students and other individuals with complex communication needs throughout Connecticut. This position will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary, assistive technology team to provide services that are aligned with best practices. The capacity of NEAT’s AAC services will be expanded upon to allow provision of support for more individuals than can currently be reached in a given time period.
SUPERVISORY AND OTHER CONTACTS
- This position will report to the Senior AAC Specialist. The AAC Specialist will not have any direct reports.
- This individual works closely with the Senior AAC Specialist, other AAC specialists, as well as other NEAT staff members. Occasional collaboration with other Oak Hill departments is required.
- The AAC Specialist will foster and maintain connections with school districts, agencies, families, and other groups in the local and national communities.
- Provide AAC services in accordance with the NEAT Center’s philosophy and mission.
- Use AAC / AT frameworks to create tailored support and recommendations for individuals with complex communication needs.
- Generate written reports and training materials to guide research-based AAC implementation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
This position requires the ability to interact well with varying ages and cultures. The AAC Specialist must exhibit superior technical writing, time management, and verbal communication skills along with exceptional organizational skills application in a deadline-driven environment. This position requires a high level of analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to successfully meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Outstanding collaboration skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills are necessary to support the interdisciplinary team in assisting individuals in reaching their assistive technology goals.
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