What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS DVR Assistive Technology and Access Practitioner 2 position at State of Washington Dept. of Social and Health...?
Description
DSHS DVR Assistive Technology and Access Practitioner 2
Join the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and our hard-working team of professionals. In this role, you will work with disabled clients to find assistive technology solutions that aid them in pursuing vocational goals. To be successful, you will need to identify, recommend, and troubleshoot the installation and repair of assistive technology equipment to help disabled clients overcome a variety of barriers.
This is a hybrid opportunity, in person office days are based on business needs.
Some of what you'll do
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to customers, counselors, medical experts, employers and others regarding accommodations, job modifications, and assistive technology services
- Consult with DVR staff and customers regarding the interpretation of medical records or evaluations
- Develop treatment plans as part of IPE available providers and anticipated costs related to purchasing of medical/assistive technology services
- Assess or participate in an assessment to determine a customer's capabilities and environmental demands to prescribe appropriate assistive technology intervention for a customer to achieve identified vocational goal
- Prepare written assessment report with recommendations on technology intervention including product sources, training/maintenance, follow up, and estimated costs
- Plan and/or coordinate referrals for assistive technology-related services to other team members or outside assistive technology providers
- Plan and/or coordinate implementation and training on assistive technology equipment
- Provide training, education, and awareness to customers, DVR staff, community partners, and others regarding the potential of accommodation strategies and assistive technology to reduce or eliminate barriers to employment
- Establishes and maintains working relationships with providers and product representatives to enhance available resources for assistive technology assessment and/or product demonstration
- Ability to assess AT needs and direct the implementation of the required AT services
- Strong working knowledge of advances in the field of assistive technology
- Ability to maintain an up-to-date list of AT vendors, manufacturers, and community resources
- Ability to train and conduct presentations
- Ability to synthesize information and make specific recommendations for assistive technology implementation and equipment
- High mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of hardware, software, and electronic troubleshooting would be desirable
Who should apply
Professionals with a Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, rehabilitation science, psychology, counseling or a field related to vocational rehabilitation counseling (such as one that promote the physical, psychosocial. or vocational well-being of individuals with disabilities)
AND
Two years of full-time experience providing direct customer-related assistive technology services
Equivalent professional experience/education.
Questions
Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 02350.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that People find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384. 09838.
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