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Title of Position:        Assistive Technology Manager

Department/Office:   Assistive Technology

Supervisor’s Title:     Vice President of Business Development and Marketing

Purpose of Position:  Responsible for the planning, organizing, and execution of AT functions at all locations. This includes managing AT operations to meet customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing applications and development of new technical solutions.   Manage the department in order to ensure the development and implementation of cost-effective systems and efficient computer operations to meet current and future decision-making requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervise AT staff.
2. Investigate and keep current with new techniques, equipment, processing methods.  Evaluate technical requirements for hardware/software for AT.
3. Manage assistive technology resources at all CLB locations.
4. Coordinate and conduct assistive technology training as needed.
5. Recommend and plan assistive technology to support and meet company objectives based on research and evaluation.
6. Ensure users/customers are provided professional, courteous, and timely support and service.
7. Stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
8. Plan and control departmental staffing, development, organization, hardware acquisitions, and facilities to ensure that they are consistent with the business plan of the company.
9. Maintain knowledge of developments in the area of AT and systems and hardware.
10. Perform liaison duties between vendors, trainers and customers in the area of AT.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Five (5) years experience using AT including at least two years supervisory experience in a management position.
3. Experience with a comprehensive range of AT products for blind and low vision users.
4. Three (3) years experience in AT training strongly recommended.
5. Knowledge of the Section 508 program preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong detail orientation.
2. Strong supervision and management skills.
3. Strong customer orientation.
4. A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
5. The ability to think ahead and plan over a 12-24 month time span.
6. The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
7. Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
8. Ability to work in a fast paced and changing work environment.
9. Ability to work independently and to successfully manage multiple assignments concurrently and balance priorities.
10. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
11. Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment toward the job and mission of the organization.
12. Independent travel skills within the metro DC area and nationally.
13. Knowledge of disability issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act as they relate to employment.

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Title of Position:            ILS Instructor (Contract)

Department:                  Careers/Rehab

Supervisor’s Title:        Case Manager

Purpose:  ILS Instructor provides life skills training to adults with developmentally disabilities to foster skills for greater independence. Instructor works one-to-one with each person to address his or her individual goals. Training takes place within the individual's residence or community. Participation in group social activities promotes socialization skills and community involvement. 

The ILS curriculum and training includes the following subjects:

1. consumer advocacy
2. money management skills
3. shopping & nutrition skills
4. basic cooking and kitchen safety skills 
5. use of public transportation
6. accessing social services
7. Basic self care and personal environment instructions
8. & others

Responsibilities:

1. Provide ILS instruction to adult clients at an ILS center with follow up at the individual’s home.
2. Plan, implements and evaluates appropriate ILS, primarily to blind and visually impaired adults.
3. Conducts in-service training programs for agency staff and other agencies and organization in the community.
4. Works with case manager, counselors and low vision specialist to provide services to individuals with visual impairment or blindness.
5. Prepares monthly statistics and reports on the number of students seen for services, student’s progress and other relevant reports.
6. Other duties as assigned.   

Education/Experience Requirements

1. BA/BS in special education, social work, or psychology, and 2 yrs experience required.
2. Knowledge of intellectual disabilities and relevant or similar experience required.
3. Experience in Home management training, and knowledge of visual impairments required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
2. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
3. Computer literacy.
4. Ability to work independently with little supervision.