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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 1501 NW Jefferson St., Blue Springs, MO 64015.
Why you’ll love this position:
This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful programs that make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. If you are passionate about assistive technology and driven to create inclusive solutions, we encourage you to apply.- Program Administration: This position has primary responsibility for overseeing the state financing programs with opportunities to administer additional programs and services based on skill and agency need.
- Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders, including committees, state and school personnel, employers, and nonprofit organizations, to implement AT programs effectively.
- Information and Assistance: Provide guidance to consumers, businesses, healthcare providers, and agencies to enhance their understanding of AT resources and access to AT solutions.
- Compliance & Reporting: Monitor program expenditures, ensure adherence to state and federal requirements, and prepare reports for federal performance reviews.
- Data Management: Analyze program data to track progress, identify needs, and implement improvements for enhanced service delivery.
- Special Projects: Lead initiatives related to the federal Assistive Technology Act.
- Training & Presentations: Develop and deliver presentations on AT topics to diverse audiences through in-person and virtual methods.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in special education, allied health, rehabilitation, or a related field. Expertise in AT solutions, such as augmentative communication devices, computer adaptations, reading/writing aids, low-vision tools, home access modifications, hearing related assistive technology and vehicle access modifications or conversions.
OR- Four or more years of professional or technical experience in assistive technology services or related disability services. Job-based experience in identifying, explaining and applying AT solutions to individuals with various disabilities and of all ages. Experience coordinating multiple aspects of a program, including application processing, client communication, and reporting.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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State of Missouri
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