Assistive Technology Specialist

*While this position will be based in Oklahoma City this position requires frequent travel throughout Oklahoma, including extended work hours and possible overnight stays.*

Essential Functions: Position is assigned responsibilities for performing professional work in Assistive Technology services for Vocational Rehabilitation DRS consumers with physical and/or mental or other disabilities. This position will be responsible to build and maintain the assistive technology equipment in the VR Assistive Technology Demonstration Lab. This position will be required to install and update software and apps and maintain laptops and tablets in addition to acquiring and maintaining assistive technology hardware and devices. This position will be responsible for meeting in the Demonstration Lab with DRS clients and counselors to demonstrate assistive technology. This position will also be responsible for compiling, tracking, and analyzing AT tracking and demonstration data. This position will complete assessments for assistive technology and/or accommodation needs/access for home, vehicle, education, job sites, employment, computer accommodations (both hardware and software). This position will be required to write reports with detailed information on the assistive technology evaluation and recommendations. This position requires frequent travel throughout Oklahoma including extended work hours and possible overnight stays. This position will be based in Oklahoma City. 

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preference may be given to applicants currently holding a RESNA ATP certification or ATACP program certificate, background in Rehab Engineering and/or PT/OT/SLP credentials. 

Application must include transcript which shows master’s degree has been awarded and any current RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP/ATACP) certification, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) certification or documentation of eligibility to sit for above certification.

Background Check:  The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check. 

Education and Experience Requirements: 

Level I - requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree from an accredited program in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the blind, vocational evaluation, or counseling, or a master’s degree with one year of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field.

Level II - requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree from an accredited program in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the blind, vocational evaluation, or counseling or a master’s degree with two year of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field; eligibility to sit for the certification/licensure exam specific to the professional job duties such as the Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRS), the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), accreditation under the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education (ACVREP), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Professional Vocational Evaluator (PVE) will substitute for six months of required experience only. 

Level III - requirements at this level consist of a master’s degree from an accredited program in vocational rehabilitation, rehabilitation of the blind, vocational evaluation, or counseling, or a master’s degree with three years of experience in assistive technology, rehabilitation or related field; completion of appropriate certification or education as follows: a.) certification for positions in services for the blind and visually impaired: Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program or Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for Individuals Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision (CATIS); b.) certification for positions in vocational rehabilitation services: Assistive Technology Professional Certification Program (ATP);or education (both services) which includes a minimum completion of certification of 15 graduate credit hours/or one year in an accredited graduate program in Assistive Technology, Biomedical Engineering, any engineering science program, Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• 5% additional pay for the possession of an appropriate professional certification or licensure
• Training opportunities to help meet CEU requirements

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com). 

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer