Assistive Technology Specialist

Job details

Job type

In Person

Pay

$75,000 to $90,000 (based on experience)

Location

Washington, D.C.

Description

The Assistive Technology Specialist will provide comprehensive and professional assistive technology services as it relates to augmentative and alternative communication, computer access and environmental control to people with ALS, their families, and caregivers of pediatric populations with traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Please send a resume and cover letter to Jobs@ibrainnyc.org

Responsibilities

Responsible for assessing the communication and computer access needs of those diagnosed with TBI
Evaluating a student's functional status/performance using validated standardized assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis reflecting current knowledge of visual impairments and child development; able to communicate results effectively in b
Design and implements interventions that reflect knowledge of child development and specialized techniques appropriate for students with brain injury and brain-based disorders
Planning treatment and successfully modifying POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
Coordinating treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes
Participating in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
Providing accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms
Participating in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, occupational therapists, deaf/heard of hearing, physical therapists, music therapists, nursing, resea
Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills
Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
Assist in developing and implementing educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies, including IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.
Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

Research Innovation Duties

Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)
Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)
Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)
Grand Rounds to include preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (se
Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)
Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions
Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training
For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas

Qualifications

2 years' experience in Pediatrics as an Assistive Technologist Specialist (Preferred)
Must have NYS SLP/PT/OT/ license or Teaching Certificate- special education track
Research experience (preferred)
Clinical experience with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement
Assistive Technology programming experience and various AAC devices
Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Transportation Management Account