Rehabilitative Technology Consultant - 60026366

Rehabilitative Technology Consultant

The mission of the SC Commission for the Blind (SCCB), established in 1966, is to provide quality individualized vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services, and prevention-of-blindness services to South Carolinians who are blind or have low vision leading to competitive employment and social and economic independence. Our goal is to become a national model vocational rehabilitation agency for people who are blind or have low vision, demonstrating quality services, accountability, innovation, effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you want a career doing meaningful work that has a positive impact on people's lives? Have you thought about a career in state government but weren't sure how or where to begin? The SCCB is looking for hard working passionate individuals such as you! Every SCCB employee is important and a career with the SCCB will give you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally as you play a crucial role in the delivery of services to South Carolinians with visual impairments.

The Rehabilitative Technology Consultant provides assistive technology services to individuals who are blind or have low vision by conducting comprehensive assessments, recommending appropriate assistive technology solutions, delivering and configuring equipment, providing consumer training, and documenting services in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Collaborates with counselors, employers, educators, medical professionals, and community partners to improve employment, education, independent living, and rehabilitation outcomes through the effective use of assistive technology.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive assistive technology assessments in homes, workplaces, schools, community settings, and other appropriate environments. Evaluate functional limitations related to vision loss, identify barriers to employment and independent living, determine appropriate assistive technology solutions, and document assessment findings in the agency's case management system.
• Prepare detailed assistive technology assessment reports and recommendations that support consumer rehabilitation goals. Research and recommend appropriate hardware, software, low vision devices, mobile technology, and adaptive equipment. Coordinate with counselors and other professionals regarding assistive technology recommendations and implementation.
• Configure, install, deliver, and demonstrate assistive technology equipment and software. Provide individualized instruction on the operation, maintenance, accessibility features, and troubleshooting of assistive technology devices. Provide follow-up technical support and additional training as needed.
• Document consumer contacts, assessments, recommendations, equipment deliveries, training activities, follow-up services, equipment transfers, and other required case activities in the agency's electronic case management system. Maintain complete and accurate consumer records in accordance with agency policies.
• Develop and conduct assistive technology demonstrations, workshops, presentations, and training sessions for consumers, agency staff, employers, educators, rehabilitation professionals, and community organizations. Participate in outreach activities to increase awareness of assistive technology services and resources.
• Maintain demonstration equipment, consumer assistive technology inventory, and assigned equipment. Secure, organize, transport, inspect, troubleshoot, coordinate repairs, and maintain inventory records for assistive technology devices and related equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of current assistive technology devices, adaptive software, accessibility standards, low vision technology, artificial intelligence applications, and emerging rehabilitation technologies through professional development activities, conferences, webinars, industry networking, certifications, and continuing education. Research and evaluate new assistive technology products for potential implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

The SCCB is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The SCCB offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouses, and children,
• 15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year*,
• 15 days of sick leave per year,
• 13 paid holidays,
• Paid Parental Leave,
• Relocation reimbursement**,
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs, and
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

* Employees holding FTE status earn additional annual leave the longer they remain employed with the state.

** Eligible new hires from out-of-state may receive up to $5,000 in…