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Description

Position Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt 20 hours/week, paid holidays, paid sick leave

Key Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

Youth Empowerment Responsibilities:

Provide instruction and develop curriculum for youth with disabilities to

support their transition from student life to adulthood through workshops,

individual counseling, and other methods in areas such as independent

living and pre-employment skills.

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate youth-focused events and workshops;

assist in organizing larger-scale events such as conferences.

Establish and maintain a network of contacts with special education staff,

resource specialists, and program coordinators in local school districts

and colleges.

Serve on community advisory boards or committees as appropriate and

collaborate with community leaders to increase opportunities for youth

with disabilities.

Create and maintain accurate documentation for all youth participants,

including parental consent forms for individuals under 18.

Assistive Technology Responsibilities:

Respond to consumer inquiries related to assistive technology and provide

information and referral services via phone, email, and in person.

Gather, organize, and maintain information on a wide range of assistive

technology topics in a ready-reference format.

Build connections with local professionals in the assistive technology field

and support community-based goals and activities related to assistive

technology.

Assist with AT demonstrations for consumers and community members at

resource fairs, schools, local organizations, businesses, and agency events.

Develop and maintain an accurate inventory of assistive technology

equipment in the organizational database.

Assist in the development of annual AT program goals and strategies.

Complete all necessary Consumer Service Record (CSR) documentation

and other database entries in a timely manner.

Assemble and/or repair durable medical equipment as needed.

Stay current on emerging assistive technology trends and maintain

knowledge of resources available to people with disabilities across all

service areas.

Carry out all other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of

the organization.

Requirements

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Human Services, Education, Rehabilitation, Information Technology, or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience working with youth, individuals with disabilities, or in a social services setting.
• Familiarity with Independent Living philosophy and youth transition services.
• Experience providing assistive technology training or support to individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and delivering workshops or group presentations.
• Basic knowledge of assistive technology devices and software, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, community-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite and comfort with learning new technology tools.
• Familiarity with Zoom
• Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinar, Creating and managing registrations,
• Ability to problem solve in real time.
• Ability to set aside personal opinions in order to advocate based on the consensus of the community.
• Ability to cope with a moderate to high level of stress.
• Must demonstrate the ability to exercise initiative, ingenuity, and sound judgment in workload coordination and in technical matters.
• Self-motivated with good verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a large number of electronic service records.
• Ability to effectively present information to consumers and their family, staff, local, and state agencies, and public groups about RICV Services, Programs and issues relating to barriers and other challenges affecting people with disabilities.
• Ability to travel to and from the office, outreach events, and home visits as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the RICV's catchment area of Kings and Tulare counties as assigned.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.

NOTIFICATION:

Resources for Independence Central Valley is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Resources for Independence Central Valley is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for people with disabilities.