[Job-Listings] Job Posting - Rehabilitation Technology Specialist

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Rehabilitation Technology Specialist



Education and Training Division

Location: Des Moines, IA
Salary Minimum: $55,307.20
Salary Maximum: $85,758.40
Job Type:  Full-time
Agency:  131 Iowa Department for the Blind
Job Number: 22-00717
Post Close Date:  September 27, 2021
Pointe of Contact:  <mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>Helen Stevens

To Apply:  For consideration please submit your 
resume, and cover letter to Helen Stevens 
Education and Training Director Iowa Department 
for the Blind 524 4th Street Des Moines, IA 
50309-2364<mailto:helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us>helen.stevens at blind.state.ia.us


Job Description:

This is a courtesy posting for a non-merit 
position.  Please follow instructions in the 
“To Apply” section for directions on how to apply for this position.

The Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) is 
seeking applicants for a position that will 
promote IDB’s mission, vision and values 
through providing access technology services to 
vocational rehabilitation clients across Iowa. 
Strong candidates will be adept problem-solvers 
who can explore to learn new technology, 
troubleshoot to locate and solve problems, and 
communicate with clients and employers about 
challenges and potential solutions. IDB is 
willing to provide training in the required 
blindness skill areas and blindness specific technology if needed.

Duties and responsibilities to include the following:
Complete worksite assessments and provide 
workplace support to clients, including 
transition-age youth during work-based learning 
experiences, to support the clients in successful employment.
Assist employers in determining the accessibility 
of their technology systems for blind employees.
Gather data about a work site and the technology 
that will be used on the job, and determine what 
is needed to integrate non visual access 
technology with technologies used at the work site.
Research possible solutions to problems involved 
with integrating non visual access technology into the work site.
Test and implement scripts to improve the use of 
screen access technology with programs used.
Install, test, and configure hardware and 
software to facilitate operation with speech, 
refreshable braille, and/or screen enlargement systems.
Provide on-site training and remote assistance to 
employers and clients regarding non visual access 
technology used at the work site.
Troubleshoot technical problems involving the 
integration of nonvisual access technology with 
other programs, determine what configuration 
changes, repairs, and/or upgrades may be 
necessary, and facilitate efforts to implement 
needed hardware/software acquisitions or configuration changes.
Produce written reports and case notes to document the work performed.
Obtain and review quotes for the purchase of client and loaner technology.
Set up new hardware and software including 
computers with screen access software, braille 
displays, and CCTVs to make them ready for client use.
Install updates and troubleshoot issues as they 
arise. Work with manufacturers as needed to 
troubleshoot more complex problems and arrange for the repair of devices.
Design, validate, and implement skills 
assessments and training curricula to determine a 
client's ability to use technology and teach all necessary technology skills.
Develop and/or modify technology skills 
assessments to ensure the most accurate results. 
Based on these assessments, produce written and 
verbal reports concerning a client's ability to 
use technology (with or without non visual access 
software/hardware), the client's need for 
specialized training, and the configuration of 
any equipment that the client might require.
Develop, maintain and evaluate curricula for 
effectively teaching nonvisual technology skills 
using the structured discovery methodology.
Travel statewide to provide individualized and 
group training to Vocational Rehabilitation 
clients, including transition-age youth, in the 
use of nonvisual access and mainstream technologies.
Monitor client progress during such training, 
produce written reports and case notes for client 
files, and provide prompt notification to 
counselors and/or rehabilitation teachers 
concerning client progress and impediments to client success.
Collaborate with Individualized Education Program 
teams across the state to provide appropriate 
Pre-Employment Transition Services to high school students.
Assess the skill level of the students and assist 
in developing training plans to help students 
meet their immediate and long-term goals.
Recommend and assist with the provision of 
accommodations as appropriate. Arrange for the 
loan of technology to students and provide training as needed.
Serve as a resource to parents, teachers and 
paraprofessionals as requested. Create cheat 
sheets and other resources for use by parents and 
educators to support students' technology usage.
Provide presentations to students, parents and educators as directed.

 Essential functions of this position:
Communicate effectively in person, on the phone, 
and in writing with clients, counselors, and the public.
Write clear and thorough reports on training 
provided or technology evaluated for employers, 
counselors, educators and other professionals.
Communicate technical information in a manner 
understandable to nontechnical individuals.
Travel regularly to clients’ worksites, schools and homes.
Utilize and teach others to use technology 
including smartphones, tablets and computers 
nonvisually without the need for any visual information.
Research and teach oneself to use new and updated 
technology; locating training resources as appropriate.
Read and write contracted braille accurately in 
order to provide training on the use of braille 
notetakers, braille displays and other braille-related technology.
Evaluate strengths and weaknesses of non-visual 
access technologies-including screen access 
software, screen enlargement technology, 
refreshable braille displays, braille embossers, 
tablets, smart phones, and video magnifiers-and 
make sound recommendations about which 
technologies should be used for specific 
situations and under what circumstances.
Teach individuals and/or groups how to use 
specific technologies, and vary the teaching 
method depending on the learning style that works best for each student.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical 
problems with the use of all available resources as appropriate.

 It is the policy of the Department for the Blind 
to conduct background checks on all finalist 
candidates prior to any offer of employment.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or 
university with major coursework in civil, 
industrial, mechanical, architectural, electrical 
or rehabilitation engineering and experience 
equal to one year of full-time work in the 
design, development and fabrication of mechanical 
or electrical components or assemblies for 
products such as industrial equipment, machinery, 
power equipment, service systems, machine tools and measuring instruments;
OR

an equivalent combination of education and 
experience substituting one year of professional 
work experience as indicated above for one year 
(thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the 
required education to a maximum of four years.

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