[Job-Listings] Employment Opportunity: Assoc Dir, Assistive Tech; Temple University; Philadelphia, PA

Tue Apr 2 06:15:35 UTC 2024

>
><https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4145bc55a7d3b492&q=%22assistive+technology%22&l=pa&tk=1hq5c7t0slnhc800&from=ja&alid=573acc88e4b0f90143dfed62&xpse=SoCP67I3CKhBDXw9Zh0LbzkdCdPP&utm_medium=email&rgtk=1hq5c7t0slnhc800&xkcb=SoDL67M3CFQv1myzp50JbzkdCdPP>Original 
>Source
>
>
>
>
>Assoc Dir, Assistive Tech
>
>
>
><https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Temple-University-Health-System?campaignid=mobvjcmp&from=mobviewjob&tk=1hqakjmpvike5800&fromjk=4145bc55a7d3b492>Temple 
>University
>
>3.8out of 5
>
>Philadelphia, PA
>
>Hybrid work
>
>Full-time
>
>You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company 
>website to apply
>
>
>Job type
>
>
>    * Full-time
>
>
>Location
>
>
>
>Philadelphia, PA
>
>
>Benefits
>
>
>
>
>
>Pulled from the full job description
>
>
>
>    * Dental insurance
>    * Health insurance
>    * Paid time off
>    * Retirement plan
>    * Vision insurance
>
>
>Full job description
>
>
>
>Temple University's College of Education - Institute on Disabilities 
>is searching for an Associate Director of Assistive Technology.
>
>Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
>    * A hybrid work schedule
>    * Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off
>    * 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
>    * Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents 
> can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
>    * A generous retirement plan and so much more!
>
>
>Salary Grade: T27
>
>
>
>Learn more about the "T" salary structure
>
>here: 
><https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf>https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf
>
>Job Summary:
>
>The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is seeking a 
>dynamic, passionate, innovative thinker and person of action to lead 
>our statewide federal Assistive Technology (AT) Act program, known 
>as TechOWL. The Institute's team members engage in meaningful work 
>that advances individuals and communities impacted by disability. 
>The AT Program uses a social service model, providing everyone 
>served with information and resources to make informed decisions 
>regarding assistive technology.
>
>The Assistive Technology Associate Director reports to the Executive 
>Director of the Institute on Disabilities and is responsible for 
>coordinating all aspects of all AT projects and programs at the 
>Institute. The incumbent will directly supervise staff members and 
>many individual federal-and state- sponsored projects. The AT 
>Associate Director will be responsible for grant writing and project 
>implementation, program compliance, completion, and evaluation, 
>along with writing progress and final reports to funders. The AT 
>Associate Director will develop collaborative relationships with 
>state agencies as required by the 21st Century Assistive Technology 
>Act of 2022 ("AT Act"). The AT Associate Director will conduct 
>training sessions to build provider skills in AT and provide 
>technical assistance to state entities and service providers related 
>to policy and practices on the delivery of AT services. They will 
>oversee assessments and services and maintain the Institute's 
>third-party funding relationships and capacity to conduct fee- 
>for-service assistive technology and augmentative and alternative 
>communication (AAC) assessments. The AT Associate Director will 
>develop new and nurture continuing relationships with personnel 
>preparation programs. This position requires extensive experience 
>with assistive technology devices and services.
>
>Essential Functions of Position:
>    * Supervises AT staff.
>    * Oversees relationships with funders and stakeholders of all AT 
> projects with direction from the Executive Director.
>    * Ensures compliance with the AT Act by establishing 
> collaborative relationships with state agencies as required by the 
> AT Act (e.g., Dept. of Education, Dept. of Vocational 
> Rehabilitation, State Medicaid Agencies, and any other agencies in 
> PA that fund AT).
>    * Ensures that all requirements of the AT Act are included in 
> the AT Program.
>    * Coordinates with Assistant Director of AT to expand membership 
> of the AT Advisory Council to include additional representation as 
> required by the AT Act. Meets with AT Advisory Council a minimum of 
> two times per program year.
>    * Coordinates with Executive Director regarding scope and 
> implementation of deliverables under the Pennsylvania State and 
> City of Philadelphia contracts.
>    * Maintains and expands the Institute's third-party funding 
> relationships and capacity to conduct fee for service AT and AAC 
> assessments (including OVR, school districts, private pay).
>    * Develops new and nurtures continuing relationships with 
> personnel preparation programs, especially with Temple University's 
> College of Public Health,and relevant programs in the College of 
> Education and Human Development, by offering pre-service training 
> and guest lecturing.
>    * Teaches undergraduate Assistive Technology course for the 
> Special Education program.
>    * Actively seeks new funding sources to sustain or initiate 
> model AT/AAC services and projects (e.g., grant writing).
>    * Conducts training, building provider skills in AT services.
>    * Provides technical assistance to state entities as well as 
> service providers related to policy and practices in the delivery 
> of AT services and supports.
>    * Prepares grant renewal applications and program reports.
>    * Has an extensive knowledge of assistive technology equipment 
> for all disability categories.
>
>Required Education and Experience:
>
>Bachelor's degree in assistive technology or other related 
>discipline preferred. Five (5) or more years of experience in 
>program development, management, marketing, and AT service delivery. 
>An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
>
>Preferred:
>    * Master's Degree
>    * Assistive Technology Professional Certification.
>    * Lived experience and/or personal connection to disability.
>
>Required Skills & Abilities:
>    * Demonstrated abilities in grant writing, project 
> implementation, completion, and evaluation.
>    * Demonstrated ability to create and conduct individual and 
> group training sessions and build provider skills in AT/AAC services.
>    * Strong leadership and supervisory skills and ability to 
> manage, develop, motivate, and evaluate staff.
>    * Demonstrated knowledge of augmentative communication 
> technologies and ability to assess their practical use.
>    * Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and ability 
> to train and work with di verse groups of people, including persons 
> with disabilities, families, and direct support professionals.
>    * Excellent written and oral communication skills.
>    * Strong customer service orientation
>    * Strong critical thinking skills and ability to recognize 
> problems or situations without clear precedent, evaluate solutions 
> and implement change.
>    * Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage 
> time/meet deadlines.
>    * Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, the internet 
> and MS Office software programs, especially, MS Power Point, MS 
> Word, MS Excel.
>    * Willingness and ability to travel to off-site locations that 
> may not be accessible via public transportation, including 
> Commonwealth of Pa and Washington, DC,. Some overnight travel may be required.
>
>Required Background Checks & Clearances:
>    * Cash Handling
>    * PA Child Abuse
>    * Personal Identificable Information
>
>This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and 
>remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the 
>discretion of Temple University and the Department.
>
>Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for 
>all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, 
>service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to 
>discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, 
>national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including 
>pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information 
>or veteran status.
>
>Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as 
>detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to 
>avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to 
>ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict 
>with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. 
>Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with 
>applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, 
>including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their 
>essential functions cause them to interact.
>
>Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains 
>statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go 
>here to review: 
><https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report>https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report
>
>You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's 
>Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://nfbnet.org/pipermail/job-listings_nfbnet.org/attachments/20240402/b7b3fcda/attachment.html>