[Job-Listings] Blue Bell PA (US): KenCrest hiring Director of IDD Assistive Technology

[David Andrews]

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>Subject: [Athen] Blue Bell PA (US): KenCrest hiring Director of IDD
>         Assistive Technology
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>If interested, please contact Sally Harrington 
>at <mailto:sally.harrington at kencrest.org>sally.harrington at kencrest.org.
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>Director of IDD Assistive Technology
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>Hybrid position, based in Blue Bell, PA
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>Do you have a special skill and passion for 
>supporting people? Â Do you believe that we are 
>better together by including everyone?
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>Join the KenCrest team to fulfill your "WHY" and 
>enjoy a generous benefits package! We offer eligible employees:
>    * Medical/Dental
>    * Life/AD&D
>    * Disability
>    * 403b Retirement Plan
>    * Employee Assistance Plan
>    * Tuition Reimbursement
>    * Paid Time Off
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>Please submit your resume to 
><mailto:Sally.Harrington at kencrest.org>Sally.Harrington at kencrest.org 
>Â or apply via <http://www.kencrest.org/careers>www.kencrest.org/careers.
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>Our Director of IDD Assistive Technology leads 
>the organization’s commitment to being a 
>‘Technology-First’ provider through 
>technology advocacy for individuals with 
>disabilities, outcome-driven technology 
>implementation, and dynamic relationship 
>building with technology developers and key 
>stakeholders. Enabling technologies are ever 
>evolving innovations that have the potential to 
>profoundly increase the independence level of 
>individuals with disabilities and to radically 
>change traditional disability supports.
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>This is a hybrid role; while mostly standard 
>Monday through Friday, Work From Home, there 
>are virtual meetings and in-office requirements 
>and as well as some travel to the community home environments.
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>Some Essential Functions of Position:Â
>    * Builds person-centered, outcome-driven 
> frameworks for technology assessment and 
> implementation to increase the independence 
> level of individuals with disabilities
>    * Develops best-practices for the provision 
> and sustainability of remote support service models
>    * Establishes tech pilot partnerships and 
> evaluates organizational impactÂ
>    * Serves on PA Technology Task ForceÂ
>    * Participates in tech first leadership 
> meetings, facilitates Enabling Technology 
> Integration Specialist Community of Practice 
> and Enabling Technology Meet Up GroupÂ
>    * Advocates for technology accessibility of 
> individuals with disabilities and articulates 
> tech first commitment to internal and external stakeholders
>    * Presents on enabling technology topics at 
> conferences and internal/external meetings
>    * Coordinates and certifies understanding of 
> technology implementation plans and manages pilot roll outs
>    * Engages tech leaders locally and 
> nationwide to understand and inform best practices
>    * Advocates for funding for the range of 
> technology needs and supports grant writing 
> efforts to build organizational resources
>    * Performs ongoing assessment of technology 
> plans and modifies accordingly
>    * Models a person-centered technology 
> approach during participation in consultations, 
> assessments, and team meetingsÂ
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>Qualifications:
>    * Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s 
> Degree preferred in Education, Occupational 
> Therapy, Speech, Special Education or related 
> Social Services, or Assistive Technology 
> Professional. Must possess or be willing to 
> complete Enabling Technology Leadership Certification.
>    * Must have at least 5 years’ professional 
> experience, including the use of enabling 
> and/or assistive technology and some 
> combination of supervisory or administrative experience.
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>IND123
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>We are requiring all new team members to be 
>fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine*, 
>except where a reasonable medical or religious 
>accommodation can be granted. Should you be 
>offered and accept a position with KenCrest, you 
>will be required to provide your proof of 
>vaccination in the form of your CDC vaccination 
>card as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.
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>KenCrest is an equal opportunity at will 
>employer and does not discriminate against any 
>employee or applicant for employment because of 
>age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, 
>sexual orientation, or national origin.Â
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>Lauren Tilghman (she/her)
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>Director of Strategic Communication & Marketing
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>960A Harvest Drive, Suite 100
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>Blue Bell, PAÂ  19422
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>M: 610 825 9360 x1120
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>C: 484-688-3639
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><http://www.kencrest.org/>www.kencrest.org
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